Jackie Hennessy was an Irish footballer who played with St. Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne

Shelbourne F.C.

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 and Derry City

Derry City F.C.

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 during his career. He also earned 5 international call-ups to the Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland national football team

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 team, debuting during the 1965-66 League of Ireland

League of Ireland

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 season against West Germany. In 1960 he scored twice on his only Republic of Ireland B

Republic of Ireland national football team

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 appearance. In 1962 Hennessy scored 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....

's first ever goal in European Competition in the 1962-63 European Cup against Sporting CP.