Ciarán Kelly (born 14 March 1980), is an Irish former professional footballer and head coach for Lusail SC in Qatar who played as a goalkeeper. He last played football for Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division until 2013.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ciarán Kelly | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Roundfort, near Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ballinrobe Town | |||
| Castlebar Celtic | |||
| 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) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Castlebar Celtic | ||
| 2017– | Lusail SC (head coach) [1][2] | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life edit
He was born and went to primary school in Roundfort, a small parish near Ballinrobe, in south County Mayo.
Career edit
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.[3][4] 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 edit
Sligo Rovers
- League of Ireland (1): 2012
- FAI Cup (3): 2010, 2011, 2013
- League of Ireland Cup (1): 2010
References edit
- ^ "Kelly takes on new challenge in Qatar". The Sligo Champion. 20 May 2017.
- ^ "FAI Cup penalty king Ciarán Kelly keeping his eyes on prize in prominent Qatar role".
- ^ "Kelly spot on as Sligo take cup". Irish Times. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
- ^ "Kelly's heroics ensure Sligo win battle of Rovers". Irish Examiner. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.
External links edit
- Ciarán Kelly at Soccerway
- [1]