Businessman
At the same time as managing various League of Ireland clubs, Hale also established himself as a prominent businessman in the Waterford area. In 1978 he opened a sports shop, currently trading under the name Alfie Hale’s Intersport and located at Arundal Square. He also owns a chain of pubs including Alfie Hale’s Bar in Ballybricken and Alfie Hale’s Sports Bar on Lombard Street.
In December 2008, he settled with the Revenue Commissioners for over €100,000.
At the end of the 2012 League of Ireland season Hale is tenth in the all-time League of Ireland goalscoring list with 153 league goals.
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