Mattie Clarke, who rendered 12 years of service at Milltown and played for Dundalk F.C. and Waterford United, is the father of Jackie Clarke who played for the Hoops in the 1970s.
Mattie Clarke (1922  6 January 1960) was a soccer player from Dublin, Ireland. His son Jackie Clarke (footballer) played for the Hoops in the 1970s. He then moved to Dundalk F.C.. In the 1950/51 season Mattie was awarded a testimonial for his twelve years service at Milltown. He signed for Waterford United in August 1954 . 
