20 Facts About Conor Hourihane

Conor Geraroid Hourihane was born on 2 February 1991 and is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Conor Hourihane is currently the head coach of EFL League One club Barnsley.

Conor Hourihane played on loan for Swansea City and Sheffield United.

Conor Hourihane was offered a new deal by Sunderland but chose to sign for his idol Roy Keane's Football League Championship side Ipswich Town, who had to offer compensation for the deal.

Conor Hourihane signed for Football League Two side Plymouth Argyle on 30 July 2011 on a free transfer after being released by Ipswich and impressing on trial.

Conor Hourihane made his professional debut on 6 August 2011, in the opening day draw with Shrewsbury Town at the New Meadow.

Conor Hourihane earned the League One Player of the Month award for August 2014, after making an impressive start to his Barnsley career.

Conor Hourihane went on to win the Championship Player of the Month for August 2016.

On 26 January 2017, it was confirmed that Conor Hourihane had left Barnsley to sign for Championship rivals Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

On 26 January 2017, Conor Hourihane joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

Conor Hourihane signed a new three-year deal in the summer of 2019 as a reward for helping the side win promotion to the Premier League.

On 10 June 2022, Conor Hourihane was released by Aston Villa at the end of his contract.

On 6 July 2022, Conor Hourihane joined recently relegated League One club Derby County on a two-year deal.

On 27 April 2024, Derby secured automatic promotion to the Championship as runners-up of League One and Conor Hourihane lifted the promotion trophy, he made 47 appearances for Derby during the season, with six goals.

On 18 May 2024, it was announced that Conor Hourihane would leave Derby at the end of his contract on 30 June 2024, after 98 appearances and 13 goals over two seasons.

Conor Hourihane returned to Barnsley on 6 June 2024 as a player-coach, on what was described as a 'multi-year deal'.

On 13 March 2025, Conor Hourihane stepped up as Barnsley head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Darrell Clarke.

Conor Hourihane won his second cap in a friendly against Mexico on 2 June 2017.

On 12 March 2025, following the sacking of Clarke, Conor Hourihane was appointed interim head coach until the end of the season.

Conor Hourihane is the second cousin of Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan.