Darragh Francis O'Brien Burns was born on 6 August 2002 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.
11 Facts About Darragh Burns
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In 2018, Darragh Burns signed for St Patrick's Athletic, where he initially represented the club's Under-17 side.
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Darragh Burns made his debut in senior football on 13 July 2019 aged 16, coming off the bench in a friendly against reigning UEFA Europa League champions Chelsea in the 59th minute.
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On 23 January 2020, Darragh Burns signed a two-year deal with St Patrick's Athletic, his first professional contract.
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Ahead of the season Darragh Burns' received the number 35 as his first squad number.
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Darragh Burns made a total of six appearances over the season, all from the bench as his side missed out on a European place on the final day of the season.
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Darragh Burns changed to the number 17 shirt ahead of the 2021 season.
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Darragh Burns scored 4 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions over the season as his side were relegated to EFL League Two, with Burns' last appearance of the season coming in February 2023.
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On 26 January 2025, Darragh Burns signed for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town for an undisclosed fee on a contract until the summer of 2028, turning down a contract offer to join Shamrock Rovers on a permanent basis following his loan spell there.
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Darragh Burns initially represented Northern Ireland U17 following unsuccessful requests to the FAI from his coaches at St Patrick's Athletic to call him up for the Republic of Ireland.
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Darragh Burns made his return to a Republic of Ireland team on 22 March 2022 playing in a friendly against the Republic of Ireland Amateur side at Whitehall Stadium.