Jackie Hennessy
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Jackie Hennessy was an Irish footballer who played with St. Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne and Derry City during his career.[1] He also earned 5 international call-ups to the Republic of Ireland team,[2] debuting during the 1965-66 League of Ireland season against West Germany.[3] In 1960, he scored twice on his only Republic of Ireland B appearance. In 1962 Hennessy scored Shelbourne's first ever goal in European Competition in the 1962-63 European Cup against Sporting CP.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | John Hennessy | ||
Date of birth | (1940-10-05) 5 October 1940 (age 83) | ||
Position(s) | Utility | ||
Youth career | |||
1956–1957 | Manchester United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1958 | Cork Hibernians | 2 | (2) |
1958–1966 | Shelbourne | 150 | (39) |
1966 | Derry City | ? | (?) |
1966–1969 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 49 | (4) |
1969–1970 | South Coast United | ? | (?) |
1970–1972 | Derry City | ? | (?) |
International career | |||
1964–1968 | Republic of Ireland | 5 | (0) |
1960 | Republic of Ireland B | 1 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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