Keith Dunne
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Keith Dunne is an Irish footballer, currently playing for Leinster Senior League
Senior Division club Phoenix F.C.
. Dunne is a versatile right sided winger who can play on either wing and he also has experience playing as a striker.
manager, Eamon Collins in March 2003, and made a number of appearances for the Saints over three seasons in the Premier Division. During his time with Pats, he played in the 2003 FAI Cup
Final against Longford Town
at Lansdowne Road
, a game they lost 2-0. Earlier that season Dunne played a part in beating the same opposition helping Pats to victory in the 2003 League of Ireland Cup Final.
Dunne, with over 70 appearances under his belt in the top flight, then left Richmond Park
in January 2006 to spend time with his family in America, before once again returning to his native shores. And he soon found himself back in the League of Ireland
, when ex-St. Pats coach, Gerry Scully invited the Blanchardstown-based player to join him at Dundalk
.
In his first season at Dundalk, he helped the club to second place in the 2006 First Division and a 3-2 playoff win over Waterford United. In the 2007 season, Dunne again was a regular in the Dundalk first team helping them to the top of the table by mid-season. However, a decline in Dundalk's form saw the Lilywhites finish 3rd in the First Division table and they were eventually defeated by Finn Harps
in a one off 2nd vs 3rd place play-off to decide who would play Waterford United for a Premier Division spot.
Dunne was released at the end of the 2007 season by Dundalk but within a week he signed for Shelbourne
on 29 November 2007. Dunne made his Shelbourne debut during a League of Ireland Cup 1st round tie on 24 March 2008 against Sporting Fingal
at Morton Stadium
, a match Shelbourne won 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw after extra-time. He scored his first Shelbourne goal during a 5-0 league victory over Kildare County
at Tolka Park
on 16 May 2008. Dunne departed Shelbourne mid-way through the 2008 season. He made 11 league and cup appearances for Shels, scoring 1 goal in the process. He later joined Leinster Senior League side Phoenix F.C.
.
One of Keith's future hopes is to return to America, where his two kids live.
Leinster Senior League (association football)
The Leinster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Leinster Football Association. The league is the highest level of football outside the Republic of Ireland football league system...
Senior Division club Phoenix F.C.
Phoenix F.C. Navan Road
Phoenix F.C. are a football club from Fingal in Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Senior division of the Leinster Senior League. Phoenix plays at a football complex in Scribblestown. Their manager is Harry Kenny, who started his coaching career with Kinvara Boys.-History:The club was formed on 1...
. Dunne is a versatile right sided winger who can play on either wing and he also has experience playing as a striker.
Career
Keith played with junior side, Verona, before moving to the United States to take up a place on a soccer scholarship in 1999. There, he played college football in Atlanta, before returning home to Dublin where he played with another junior club, Ashtown Villa. Keith was quickly snapped up by then St. Patrick’s AthleticSt 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...
manager, Eamon Collins in March 2003, and made a number of appearances for the Saints over three seasons in the Premier Division. During his time with Pats, he played in the 2003 FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The 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...
Final against 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...
at Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
, a game they lost 2-0. Earlier that season Dunne played a part in beating the same opposition helping Pats to victory in the 2003 League of Ireland Cup Final.
Dunne, with over 70 appearances under his belt in the top flight, then left Richmond Park
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is a 2,360 acre park within London. It is the largest of the Royal Parks in London and Britain's second largest urban walled park after Sutton Park, Birmingham. It is close to Richmond, Ham, Kingston upon Thames, Wimbledon, Roehampton and East Sheen...
in January 2006 to spend time with his family in America, before once again returning to his native shores. And he soon found himself back 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...
, when ex-St. Pats coach, Gerry Scully invited the Blanchardstown-based player to join him at Dundalk
Dundalk F.C.
Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...
.
In his first season at Dundalk, he helped the club to second place in the 2006 First Division and a 3-2 playoff win over Waterford United. In the 2007 season, Dunne again was a regular in the Dundalk first team helping them to the top of the table by mid-season. However, a decline in Dundalk's form saw the Lilywhites finish 3rd in the First Division table and they were eventually defeated by Finn Harps
Finn Harps F.C.
Finn Harps Football Club are a professional Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. They hail from Ballybofey, County Donegal and play their home matches at Finn Park. The club's colours are blue...
in a one off 2nd vs 3rd place play-off to decide who would play Waterford United for a Premier Division spot.
Dunne was released at the end of the 2007 season by Dundalk but within a week he signed for 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....
on 29 November 2007. Dunne made his Shelbourne debut during a League of Ireland Cup 1st round tie on 24 March 2008 against Sporting Fingal
Sporting Fingal F.C.
Sporting Fingal Football Club was a professional football club based in Fingal, County Dublin, Ireland. The club competed in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland from 2008 to 2011. Former Shamrock Rovers manager, Liam Buckley was the club's manager while former Arsenal player, John Devine...
at Morton Stadium
Morton Stadium
Morton Stadium, or the National Athletics Stadium, is an athletics stadium in Santry, in the north of Dublin City. Often called Santry Stadium, it is the centre for athletics events in Ireland, and home track of Clonliffe Harriers. It was home to Sporting Fingal FC...
, a match Shelbourne won 6-5 on penalties after a 2-2 draw after extra-time. He scored his first Shelbourne goal during a 5-0 league victory over Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on 16 May 2008. Dunne departed Shelbourne mid-way through the 2008 season. He made 11 league and cup appearances for Shels, scoring 1 goal in the process. He later joined Leinster Senior League side Phoenix F.C.
Phoenix F.C. Navan Road
Phoenix F.C. are a football club from Fingal in Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Senior division of the Leinster Senior League. Phoenix plays at a football complex in Scribblestown. Their manager is Harry Kenny, who started his coaching career with Kinvara Boys.-History:The club was formed on 1...
.
One of Keith's future hopes is to return to America, where his two kids live.
Honours
League of Ireland Cup: 1
- 2003 - St. Patrick's Athletic