Ex-Ireland and Lions back row Slattery dies aged 77

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Fergus Slattery, a former Ireland and British and Irish Lions back row who earned 61 caps for his country, has died at 77, according to an announcement from Blackrock College. Slattery played during a golden era for Irish rugby in the 1970s and 80s, when the national team competed at the highest level. He was also selected for the Lions, one of rugby union's most prestigious honors, representing the combined nations of Britain and Ireland. The Blackrock College community mourned the loss of the former player who had deep ties to the Dublin institution.