Damian Lynch
Encyclopedia
Damian Lynch is a retired Irish
professional footballer whose last club was League of Ireland
side St Patrick's Athletic. Damian was predominantly as a right sided defender though he also was known to play in midfield. His final game in professional football was away to Sligo Rovers
in a 1-0 loss for The Saints
on the 29th of October 2010. Lynch retired along with teammate Stuart Byrne
as a popular figure in the eyes of the Pats fans.
Older brother Aidan Lynch
was a footballer too, he is also retired now.
His former clubs include Drogheda United
(with whom he won the League of Ireland
), Bohemians
, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United http://www.stpatsfc.com/player.php?playerid=65. Damian signed for the Saints in 2008 from Drogheda and played an important part in their UEFA Cup 2007–08
campaign http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0930/stpatricksath_herthaberlin.html.
Scored twice in the UEFA Cup
for Drogheda in 2006 against HJK Helsinki
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=203756&cc=5739.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
professional footballer whose last club was League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
side St Patrick's Athletic. Damian was predominantly as a right sided defender though he also was known to play in midfield. His final game in professional football was away to Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers F.C.
Sligo Rovers Football Club is a professional Irish football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in the League of Ireland since 1934. The club is a co-operative venture, owned by the people of Sligo. Sligo Rovers have played at...
in a 1-0 loss for The Saints
St Patrick's Athletic F.C.
St Patrick's Athletic Football Club is a football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1929, they are based in the Dublin suburb of Inchicore and play their home matches at Richmond Park. They have won the League of Ireland title 7 times and...
on the 29th of October 2010. Lynch retired along with teammate Stuart Byrne
Stuart Byrne
Stuart "Stuey" Byrne is a retired Irish footballer, who's last club was St. Patrick's Athletic. .Byrne made his debut Shelbourne appearance against Cork City in July 2002 and frequently contributed his considerable power to Shelbourne's attack, where he played a part in three league title victories...
as a popular figure in the eyes of the Pats fans.
Older brother Aidan Lynch
Aidan Lynch (footballer)
Aidan Lynch is a former Irish football player.He began his career in the League of Ireland in 1995 when he made four appearances for college side, UCD, in the Premier Division...
was a footballer too, he is also retired now.
His former clubs include Drogheda United
Drogheda United
Drogheda United Football Club is an Irish football club currently playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club hails from Drogheda, Ireland and, since 1979, plays its home matches at Hunky Dorys Park....
(with whom he won the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
), Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United http://www.stpatsfc.com/player.php?playerid=65. Damian signed for the Saints in 2008 from Drogheda and played an important part in their UEFA Cup 2007–08
UEFA Cup 2007–08
The 2007–08 UEFA Cup was the 37th edition of the UEFA Cup, UEFA's second tier club football tournament. The final was played at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England on 14 May 2008 between Rangers of Scotland and Zenit St. Petersburg of Russia. Zenit won the match 2–0, with...
campaign http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0930/stpatricksath_herthaberlin.html.
Scored twice in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
for Drogheda in 2006 against HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi , internationally known as HJK Helsinki, is a Finnish football club, based in the capital Helsinki...
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=203756&cc=5739.
Honours
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
: 2- Bohemian F.C. - 2002/2003
- Drogheda United – 2007
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
:- Drogheda United – 2005
- Setanta Sports CupSetanta Sports CupThe Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
: 2- Drogheda United - 2006, 2007
- FA Youth CupFA Youth CupThe Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
:- Leeds United – 1997