11 Facts About Conan Byrne

Conan Byrne was born on 10 July 1985 and is an Irish retired footballer.

Conan Byrne later spent six seasons with St Patrick's Athletic, three seasons with Sporting Fingal, three seasons with Shelbourne, before ending his career with NIFL Premiership club Glenavon.

From Swords, Dublin, Conan Byrne began his schoolboy days with local sides Swords Rovers and River Valley Rangers before joining UCD in 2005.

Conan Byrne made his League of Ireland debut in the Carlisle Grounds on 16 September 2005.

Conan Byrne was remodelled as a right winger during the 2007 season and re-established himself in that berth since Patrick Kavanagh's departure to Birmingham City.

In January 2008 Conan Byrne departed UCD to sign for newly formed League of Ireland First Division side Sporting Fingal where he took up the position as Marketing Manager for the club.

Conan Byrne finished his first season with 9 goals from midfield having played every game for the club and was voted the Supporters Player of the Season for the second year in succession.

Conan Byrne played in every game bar one Leinster Senior Cup tie during Sporting Fingal's short history.

Conan Byrne continued his pre-season form into the start of the season in competitive games, setting up Kenny Browne to score a header against Bangor Celtic in the Leinster Senior Cup and Shane McFaul's winner against Drogheda United on the opening day of the 2013 League of Ireland season in front of Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

Conan Byrne rejoined Shelbourne for the 2019 League of Ireland First Division season, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier Division as champions.

On 29 April 2021 Conan Byrne announced his intention to retire at the end of the season.