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{{Short description|Irish footballer and coach}}
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| fullname = Iarfhlaith Davoren
| fullname = Iarfhlaith Davoren
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|5|12|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|5|12|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Ballinasloe]], Ireland
| birth_place = [[Ballinasloe]], Ireland
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| height = {{convert|1.83|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
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| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]] / [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]] / [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Tullamore Town F.C.|Tullamore Town]]
| youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = [[Tullamore Town F.C.|Tullamore Town]]
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| youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = Willow Park
| youthyears3 = | youthclubs3 = Willow Park
| years1 = 2004–2006 | clubs1 = [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] | caps1 = | goals1 =
| years1 = 2004–2006 | clubs1 = [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] | caps1 = | goals1 =
| years2 = 2006–2007 | clubs2 = [[Galway United F.C. (1937–2011)|Galway United]] | caps2 = 3 | goals2 = 0
| years2 = 2006–2007 | clubs2 = [[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]] | caps2 = 3 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2007 | clubs3 = → [[Institute F.C.|Institute]] (loan) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 2
| years3 = 2007 | clubs3 = → [[Institute F.C.|Institute]] (loan) | caps3 = 8 | goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2008 | clubs4 = [[Longford Town F.C.|Longford Town]] | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 4
| years4 = 2008 | clubs4 = [[Longford Town F.C.|Longford Town]] | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2008–2009 | clubs5 = [[Galway United F.C. (1937–2011)|Galway United]] | caps5 = 40 | goals5 = 1
| years5 = 2008–2009 | clubs5 = [[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]] | caps5 = 40 | goals5 = 1
| years6 = 2010–2013 | clubs6 = [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] | caps6 = 128 | goals6 = 2
| years6 = 2010–2013 | clubs6 = [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] | caps6 = 128 | goals6 = 2
| years7 = 2014 | clubs7 = [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] | caps7 = 14 | goals7 = 0
| years7 = 2014 | clubs7 = [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] | caps7 = 14 | goals7 = 0
| years8 = 2014 | clubs8 = [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] | caps8 = 9 | goals8 = 0
| years8 = 2014 | clubs8 = [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] | caps8 = 9 | goals8 = 0
| years9 = 2015–2016 | clubs9 = [[Tulsa Roughnecks FC|Tulsa Roughnecks]] | caps9 = 40 | goals9 = 1
| years9 = 2015–2016 | clubs9 = [[FC Tulsa (USL)|Tulsa Roughnecks]] | caps9 = 40 | goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2017 | clubs10= PSC | caps10= | goals10=
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| nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = [[Irish Universities Football Union|Irish Universities]] | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 =
| years11 = 2019 | clubs11= [[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]] | caps11= 7 | goals11= 0
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| nationalyears1 = | nationalteam1 = [[Irish Universities Football Union|Irish Universities]]
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| club-update = 4 October 2016
| club-update = 4 October 2016
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'''Iarfhlaith Davoren''' (born 12 May 1986) is an Irish former professional [[Association football|football]] player. He played as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left back]] or [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]]. Davoren is a native of [[Tullamore]], [[County Offaly]].

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'''Iarfhlaith Davoren''' (born 12 May 1986) is an [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|left back]] or [[Midfielder#Winger|left winger]]. Davoren is a native of [[Tullamore]], [[County Offaly]].


==Youth==
==Youth==
Davoren began his playing career with [[Tullamore Town F.C.|Tullamore Town]] before attracting attention from [[Belvedere F.C.|Belvedere]] in the Dublin District Schoolboys League (DDSL). Travelling to Dublin and school became problematic so Davoren moved to Willow Park Boys F.C. in the Athlone and District School boys league. The schoolboy club is noted for producing players for [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] and Davoren became another name on the list when he signed at [[St. Mel's Park]], making his first team debut against [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]] in July 2004, at the age of 17.
Davoren began his playing career with [[Tullamore Town F.C.|Tullamore Town]] before attracting attention from [[Belvedere F.C.|Belvedere]] in the Dublin District Schoolboys League (DDSL). Travelling to Dublin and school became problematic so Davoren moved to Willow Park Boys F.C. in the Athlone and District School boys league. The schoolboy club is noted for producing players for [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] and Davoren became another name on the list when he signed at [[St. Mel's Park]], making his first team debut against [[Dundalk F.C.|Dundalk]] in July 2004, at the age of 17.

He studied at [[NUI Galway]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.extratime.ie/articles/22736/iarfhlaith-davoren-interview/|title = Iarfhlaith Davoren Interview}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==

===Athlone Town===
===Athlone Town===
Davoren started his career with [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] in the [[League of Ireland First Division]] in 2004.
Davoren started his career with [[Athlone Town F.C.|Athlone Town]] in the [[League of Ireland First Division]] in 2004.


===Galway United===
===Galway United===
Iarfhlaith signed for Galway United in 2006 He made his debut in a 3–0 win against [[Finn Harps F.C.|Finn Harps]]. In his fourth match for Galway United he scored his first goal for the club against [[Cobh Ramblers F.C.|Cobh Ramblers]] but made just three league appearances over the next eighteen months. He was sent on loan to [[Institute F.C.|Institute]]
Iarfhlaith signed for Galway United in 2006. He made his debut in a 3–0 win against [[Finn Harps F.C.|Finn Harps]]. In his fourth match for Galway United he scored his first goal for the club against [[Cobh Ramblers F.C.|Cobh Ramblers]] but made just three league appearances over the next eighteen months. He was sent on loan to [[Institute F.C.|Institute]].


===Longford Town===
===Longford Town===
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===Galway United return===
===Galway United return===
Davoren resigned for Galway in 2008 and he played 11 games for [[Galway United F.C. (1937–2011)|Galway United]] over the rest of the 2008 season. Davoren played 16 league games during the 2009 season before he left the club for [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]]
Davoren re-signed for Galway in 2008 and he played 11 games for [[Galway United F.C. (1937–2011)|Galway United]] over the rest of the 2008 season. Davoren played 16 league games during the 2009 season before he left the club for [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]].


===Sligo Rovers===
===Sligo Rovers===
Davoren and joined [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] at the start of the 2010 season on a free transfer. After struggling with injuries early in his time at the [[The Showgrounds, Sligo Town|Showgrounds]] Davoren settled quickly and firmly established himself as left back in the Rovers side and started the last 30 games of the season consecutively. This included playing in the victorious [[League of Ireland Cup|EA Sports Cup]] and [[FAI Cup]] finals giving a fantastic energetic display in the latter. He continued well into the [[Sligo Rovers 2011 Season|2011]] season playing the first 23 games until sustaining an injury against [[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemians]] that broke his run of 53 consecutive starts. Davoren scored the equalizing goal in the [[2011 FAI Cup Final]] forcing the game to extratime and penalties.
Davoren and joined [[Sligo Rovers F.C.|Sligo Rovers]] at the start of the 2010 season on a free transfer. After struggling with injuries early in his time at the [[The Showgrounds, Sligo Town|Showgrounds]] Davoren settled quickly and firmly established himself as left back in the Rovers side and started the last 30 games of the season consecutively. This included playing in the victorious [[League of Ireland Cup|EA Sports Cup]] and [[FAI Cup]] finals giving a fantastic energetic display in the latter. He continued well into the 2011 season playing the first 23 games until sustaining an injury against [[Bohemian F.C.|Bohemians]] that broke his run of 53 consecutive starts. Davoren scored the equalizing goal in the [[2011 FAI Cup Final]] forcing the game to extratime and penalties.


===Hibernian trial===
===Hibernian trial===
Davoren went on trial with [[Scottish Premier League]] club [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in December 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/hibernian/286130-hibernian-take-defender-on-trial/|title=Hibernian take defender on trial|work=STV|publisher=STV Group|date=8 December 2011|accessdate=8 December 2011}}</ref>
Davoren went on trial with [[Scottish Premier League]] club [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]] in December 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/hibernian/286130-hibernian-take-defender-on-trial/|title=Hibernian take defender on trial|work=STV|publisher=STV Group|date=8 December 2011|accessdate=8 December 2011}}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===Cork City===
===Cork City===
Davoren signed for [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] in April 2014. Davoren made his debut for Cork City in a league game against his former club, Sligo Rovers on 11 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2014/04/05/davoren-signs-for-city/|title=Davoren Signs for City|work=Cork City F.C.|publisher=Cork City F.C.|date=5 April 2014|accessdate=5 April 2014}}</ref> Davoren left Cork City on 30 July 2014. He rejoined his former club Sligo Rovers the following day.
Davoren signed for [[Cork City F.C.|Cork City]] in April 2014. Davoren made his debut for Cork City in a league game against his former club, Sligo Rovers on 11 April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2014/04/05/davoren-signs-for-city/|title=Davoren Signs for City|work=Cork City F.C.|publisher=Cork City F.C.|date=5 April 2014|accessdate=5 April 2014}}</ref> Davoren left Cork City on 30 July 2014. He rejoined his former club Sligo Rovers the following day.

===Return to Galway United===
In January 2019, Davoren linked up with former team-mate Alan Murphy by signing for [[Galway United F.C.|Galway United]] in the [[League of Ireland First Division]] as a player-coach. He was returning to the club despite a decade having passed from his last appearance for the club.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://galwayunitedfc.ie/davoren-joins-united-as-player-coach/|title=Iarfhlaith Davoren joins United as player-coach!|work=Galway United F.C.|publisher=Galway United|date=18 January 2019|accessdate=18 January 2019}}</ref>


===International===
===International===
Davoren has also represented Ireland at university level whilst studying at [[National University of Ireland, Galway|NUI Galway]].
Davoren has also represented Ireland at university level whilst studying at [[NUI Galway]].


==Honours==
==Honours==
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}




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Latest revision as of 22:30, 12 November 2024

Iarfhlaith Davoren
Personal information
Full name Iarfhlaith Davoren
Date of birth (1986-05-12) 12 May 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Ballinasloe, Ireland
Position(s) Left back / Winger
Youth career
Tullamore Town
Belvedere
Willow Park
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 Athlone Town
2006–2007 Galway United 3 (0)
2007 → Institute (loan) 8 (2)
2008 Longford Town 11 (4)
2008–2009 Galway United 40 (1)
2010–2013 Sligo Rovers 128 (2)
2014 Cork City 14 (0)
2014 Sligo Rovers 9 (0)
2015–2016 Tulsa Roughnecks 40 (1)
2017 PSC
2019 Galway United 7 (0)
International career
Irish Universities
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 October 2016

Iarfhlaith Davoren (born 12 May 1986) is an Irish former professional football player. He played as a left back or left winger. Davoren is a native of Tullamore, County Offaly.

Youth

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Davoren began his playing career with Tullamore Town before attracting attention from Belvedere in the Dublin District Schoolboys League (DDSL). Travelling to Dublin and school became problematic so Davoren moved to Willow Park Boys F.C. in the Athlone and District School boys league. The schoolboy club is noted for producing players for Athlone Town and Davoren became another name on the list when he signed at St. Mel's Park, making his first team debut against Dundalk in July 2004, at the age of 17.

He studied at NUI Galway.[1]

Career

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Athlone Town

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Davoren started his career with Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division in 2004.

Galway United

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Iarfhlaith signed for Galway United in 2006. He made his debut in a 3–0 win against Finn Harps. In his fourth match for Galway United he scored his first goal for the club against Cobh Ramblers but made just three league appearances over the next eighteen months. He was sent on loan to Institute.

Longford Town

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Davoren signed for Longford Town in 2008. His stay at Flancare was short and in July 2008 he returned to Galway United.

Galway United return

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Davoren re-signed for Galway in 2008 and he played 11 games for Galway United over the rest of the 2008 season. Davoren played 16 league games during the 2009 season before he left the club for Sligo Rovers.

Sligo Rovers

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Davoren and joined Sligo Rovers at the start of the 2010 season on a free transfer. After struggling with injuries early in his time at the Showgrounds Davoren settled quickly and firmly established himself as left back in the Rovers side and started the last 30 games of the season consecutively. This included playing in the victorious EA Sports Cup and FAI Cup finals giving a fantastic energetic display in the latter. He continued well into the 2011 season playing the first 23 games until sustaining an injury against Bohemians that broke his run of 53 consecutive starts. Davoren scored the equalizing goal in the 2011 FAI Cup Final forcing the game to extratime and penalties.

Hibernian trial

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Davoren went on trial with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian in December 2011.[2]

Cork City

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Davoren signed for Cork City in April 2014. Davoren made his debut for Cork City in a league game against his former club, Sligo Rovers on 11 April 2014.[3] Davoren left Cork City on 30 July 2014. He rejoined his former club Sligo Rovers the following day.

Return to Galway United

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In January 2019, Davoren linked up with former team-mate Alan Murphy by signing for Galway United in the League of Ireland First Division as a player-coach. He was returning to the club despite a decade having passed from his last appearance for the club.[4]

International

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Davoren has also represented Ireland at university level whilst studying at NUI Galway.

Honours

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Sligo Rovers

References

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  1. ^ "Iarfhlaith Davoren Interview".
  2. ^ "Hibernian take defender on trial". STV. STV Group. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 8 December 2011.[permanent dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Davoren Signs for City". Cork City F.C. Cork City F.C. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Iarfhlaith Davoren joins United as player-coach!". Galway United F.C. Galway United. 18 January 2019. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
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