14 Facts About Denis Behan

Denis Behan was born on 2 January 1984 and is an Irish football coach and former player who played as a forward.

Denis Behan spent many years playing for League of Ireland clubs Cork City and Limerick, as well as in the English Football League for Hartlepool United.

Denis Behan has been capped for the Republic of Ireland at U16, U17, U18, U21 and U-23 levels.

Denis Behan scored in City's two successful U21 league finals, against Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic.

Denis Behan became a regular first team squad member and was known for his knack of scoring spectacular goals, he is currently the all-time top scorer in the Setanta Cup.

Denis Behan came on in the penultimate game of the 2005 LOI season against Derry City, and provided an assist as Cork City won only their second League of Ireland title.

In September 2007, Denis Behan recorded his first senior hat trick for Cork City in their FAI Cup quarter-final Replay at home to local rivals Waterford United.

Denis Behan scored the winner in the 2007 FAI Cup Final when Cork City took on Longford Town.

However, only Denis Behan signed as Healy accepted a late offer from Championship side Ipswich Town.

Denis Behan signed for Limerick on 23 June 2011 along with Joe Gamble.

Denis Behan had signed for College Corinthians earlier in the week but was released from his contract once Cork City became interested.

Denis Behan had his contract cancelled by mutual consent on 30 July 2013.

Denis Behan was raised in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland, but was born in Tralee, County Kerry.

Denis Behan managed an under-15 Carrigaline United schoolboy side during his time at Cork City.