[1] A full back, Tommy made his League of Ireland debut for Home Farm against Longford Town on 25 November 1990.

Dunne joined Shamrock Rovers in 1997 where he stayed for 5 years making 2 appearances in European competition.

His father Theo won the FAI Cup with Shels in 1960 and was assistant manager at Glenmalure Park from 1974 to 1976.

[4] Tommy Dunne got Galway promoted to Premier Division in his first season in charge and guided United to the EA Sports Cup final, losing narrowly to St.Pats on penalties.

Managerless Galway United were subsequently beat 5-0 by Cork City a few days later in Eamonn Deacy Park.