Niall O'Reilly
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Niall O'Reilly is an Irish footballer currently playing for Longford Town
. O'Reilly plays as a right-back.
. Niall signed for Bohemians
in 2005 and made rapid progression up to the Bohs
First Team. O'Reilly made his league debut for Bohemians
on 11 August 2005 against Bray Wanderers. He spent 2 seasons at the club and after a brief trial at UCD
he signed for Shelbourne
in February 2007. Niall made his Shelbourne
league debut against Kildare County
at Tolka Park
on 9 March 2007. Despite becoming a regular name on the teamsheet for Shels, by the mid-point of the 2007 season O'Reilly found himself out of favour at Shelbourne and became part of the Reds' under 21 panel for the remainder of the season. O'Reilly was released by Shelbourne at the end of the 2007 season. O'Reilly made 15 league and cup appearances during the 2007 Season
for the Tolka Park
club. After a spell at St. Patrick's Athletic
in which he did not make the breakthrough to the first team he joined Athlone Town in July 2009. He joined Longford Town
in February 2010.
As a part time footballer O'Reilly makes his living as a member of Irish police force
having passed out in October 2009.
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...
. O'Reilly plays as a right-back.
Career
O'Reilly's playing days started at local club Skerries Town FC, before moving on to the Dublin schooolboy team, Belvedere FCBelvedere FC
Belvedere Football Club is an Irish youth football club based in Fairview, Dublin. Originally founded in 1971, the club plays in the Dublin & District Soccer League...
. Niall signed for Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in 2005 and made rapid progression up to the Bohs
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
First Team. O'Reilly made his league debut for Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
on 11 August 2005 against Bray Wanderers. He spent 2 seasons at the club and after a brief trial at UCD
University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club known commonly as UCD is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 1895 was elected to the league in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have...
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....
in February 2007. Niall made his 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....
league debut against 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 9 March 2007. Despite becoming a regular name on the teamsheet for Shels, by the mid-point of the 2007 season O'Reilly found himself out of favour at Shelbourne and became part of the Reds' under 21 panel for the remainder of the season. O'Reilly was released by Shelbourne at the end of the 2007 season. O'Reilly made 15 league and cup appearances during the 2007 Season
Shelbourne F.C. Season 2007
In the 2007 season, Shelbourne finished 5th in the League of Ireland First Division.-Club Information:-Commercial partners:-Coaching and Medical staff:-Exodus:This is the squad that completed the 2006 season, winning the Premier Division in the process....
for the 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...
club. After a spell at St. Patrick's Athletic
St 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...
in which he did not make the breakthrough to the first team he joined Athlone Town in July 2009. He joined 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...
in February 2010.
As a part time footballer O'Reilly makes his living as a member of Irish police force
Garda Síochána
, more commonly referred to as the Gardaí , is the police force of Ireland. The service is headed by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Irish Government. Its headquarters are located in the Phoenix Park in Dublin.- Terminology :...
having passed out in October 2009.