Joe Martin (Irish footballer)

Joseph Martin (30 May 1931 – 17 January 2023) was an Irish football player who played for Dundalk in the League of Ireland.

Martin was a noted goal-scorer from his days in the local Minor and Junior Leagues, once scoring a nine goals in one game.

A planned two-month trial with Derby County in 1949 was cut short when Dundalk claimed he was registered with the club.

An unsuccessful two months with Bangor was followed by a spell with Tandragee Rovers before returning to Dundalk for two more years after which he retired at the age of 29.

Martin also appeared on RTÉ's Live at 3 and hosted his own radio show on Dundalk FM.