Ciarán Kelly

Ciarán Kelly (born 14 March 1980), is a former Irish professional footballer and head coach for Pearl FC in Qatar who played as a goalkeeper.[1] He last played football for Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division until 2013.

Not to be confused with the defender Ciaran Kelly (footballer, born 1998).

Ciarán Kelly
Personal information
Full name Ciarán Kelly
Date of birth (1980-03-14) 14 March 1980
Place of birth Castlebar, Ireland
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Ballinrobe Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2003 Sligo Rovers 48 (0)
2004 Derry City 8 (0)
2005 Galway United 0 (0)
2006 Castlebar Celtic ?
2007–2008 Athlone Town 43 (0)
2009–2013 Sligo Rovers 21 (0)
Teams managed
2015–2017 Castlebar Celtic
2017– Pearl FC (head coach)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

He was born and went to primary school in Roundfort, a small parish near Ballinrobe in South Mayo.

Career

Kelly started his career with Ballinrobe Town before first moving to Sligo Rovers. He then had spells with Derry City, Athlone Town and Galway United before re-joining Sligo Rovers in 2009.

On 14 November 2010 in the FAI Ford Cup final, Kelly saved four out of four penalties in a penalty shoot-out as Sligo beat Shamrock Rovers 2-0.[2][3] On 6 November 2011 in the FAI Ford Cup final, Kelly saved two penalties in a penalty shoot-out as Sligo beat Shelbourne 4-1 after being sprung from the bench at the end of extra time.

Honours

Sligo Rovers

References
  1. https://www.independent.ie/regionals/sligochampion/sport/soccer/kelly-takes-on-new-challenge-in-qatar-35715563.html
  2. "Kelly spot on as Sligo take cup". Irish Times. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
  3. "Kelly's heroics ensure Sligo win battle of Rovers". Irish Examiner. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.


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