Greg O'Halloran
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Greg O'Halloran is an Irish
footballer who plays for and captains Cork City in the League of Ireland
. O'Halloran is primarily a central midfielder but has also played regularly in defence. He was assistant manager to Tommy Dunne
in the Cork City set-up in 2010. He has six Munster Senior Cup
medals to his name, as well as two League of Ireland Premier Division titles.
in July 2007, signing from Derry City whom he had joined only a few months earlier in February 2007; this was after a year-long spell with Shelbourne
where he won a League winners medal. The player had joined Shelbourne in December 2005 after spending eight seasons at Cork City. Having spent the beginning of his career at Crosshaven AFC, he moved to Leeds United
and then to Hull City
before moving to his home country.
Formerly a captain with Cork City, he has previously had a loan spell at Longford Town
, before speculation of a move to Waterford United was quashed following his move to Shelbourne.
O'Halloran rejoined former club Shelbourne on loan from Galway United for the first half of 2008 season
. O'Halloran was on the Galway United transfer list from July 1, 2008 when his loan period with Shelbourne ended. He immediately joined Cobh Ramblers in July 2008 for the remainder of the 2008 season.
On 2 March 2010, it was confirmed that he would sign for Cork City and would act as player/assistant manager for the club signing a one-year contract. In October 2010 he signed a new contract with City, but will not be continuing in his role as assistant manager so that he can concentrate on playing. Greg was named as club captain of Cork City in February 2011.
Under-21 caps under his belt - against Ghana
and Portugal
. Represented his country at the UEFA U-19 Championship
in Sweden in 1999 where he won a bronze medal http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1999/0717/Pg032.html#Ar03202:22550026B51A.
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,...
footballer who plays for and captains Cork City in 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...
. O'Halloran is primarily a central midfielder but has also played regularly in defence. He was assistant manager to Tommy Dunne
Tommy Dunne
Tomás Dunne is an Irish hurling coach and former player. He is the current coach of the Tipperary senior hurling team....
in the Cork City set-up in 2010. He has six Munster Senior Cup
Munster Senior Cup
The Munster Senior Cup is a provincial soccer tournament played among senior soccer clubs from Munster in the Republic of Ireland. The competition is run by the Munster Football Association, which is affiliated to the Football Association of Ireland.-History:...
medals to his name, as well as two League of Ireland Premier Division titles.
Club career
The well travelled O'Halloran joined Galway UnitedGalway United
Galway United F.C. was founded as Galway Rovers in 1937. They are a football club currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top tier of the Irish football....
in July 2007, signing from Derry City whom he had joined only a few months earlier in February 2007; this was after a year-long spell with Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
where he won a League winners medal. The player had joined Shelbourne in December 2005 after spending eight seasons at Cork City. Having spent the beginning of his career at Crosshaven AFC, he moved to Leeds United
Leeds United A.F.C.
Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional association football club based in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, who play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system...
and then to Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
before moving to his home country.
Formerly a captain with Cork City, he has previously had a loan spell at Longford Town
Longford Town F.C.
Longford Town F.C. is an Irish football club playing in the League of Ireland First Division. The club, founded in 1924 and elected to the league in 1984, hails from Longford, County Longford and play their home matches at Flancare Park...
, before speculation of a move to Waterford United was quashed following his move to Shelbourne.
O'Halloran rejoined former club Shelbourne on loan from Galway United for the first half of 2008 season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2008
In the 2008 season, Shelbourne finished 2nd in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-First team squad 2008:...
. O'Halloran was on the Galway United transfer list from July 1, 2008 when his loan period with Shelbourne ended. He immediately joined Cobh Ramblers in July 2008 for the remainder of the 2008 season.
On 2 March 2010, it was confirmed that he would sign for Cork City and would act as player/assistant manager for the club signing a one-year contract. In October 2010 he signed a new contract with City, but will not be continuing in his role as assistant manager so that he can concentrate on playing. Greg was named as club captain of Cork City in February 2011.
International career
O'Halloran has two IrishRepublic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
Under-21 caps under his belt - against Ghana
Ghana national football team
The Ghana national football team, popularly known as the Black Stars, is the national association football team of Ghana and is controlled by the Ghana Football Association...
and Portugal
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
. Represented his country at the UEFA U-19 Championship
UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship
The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...
in Sweden in 1999 where he won a bronze medal http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1999/0717/Pg032.html#Ar03202:22550026B51A.
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- Cork CityCork City F.C.Cork City Football Club is an Irish football team that plays in the League of Ireland. Founded and elected to the league in 1984 to continue the long tradition of Association Football in Cork, City's traditional colours are green and white with red trim, and the crest is a variant of the Cork...
- 2005 - ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
- 2006
- Cork City
External links
- O’Halloran makes Galway move from eleven-a-side.com
- Greg O'Halloran's stats from the official website of Shelbourne F.C.
- O'Halloran on CityWeb
- see him take the mick out of pat dolan