Barry Molloy (born 28 November 1983, in
Derry
Derry, officially Londonderry (), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name ''Derry'' is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name (modern Irish: ) meaning 'oak grove'. The ...
) is a retired Irish footballer who played for
Drogheda United
Drogheda United Football Club ( ga, Cumann Peile Dhroichead Átha Aontaithe) is a semi-professional Irish association football club based in Drogheda, County Louth playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division. They play their home matches ...
,
Derry City
Derry, officially Londonderry (), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name ''Derry'' is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name (modern Irish: ) meaning 'oak grove'. The ...
,
Crusaders and
Finn Harps
Finn Harps Football Club ( ga, Cumann Peile Chláirsigh na Finne) are an Irish football club that play in the First Division of the League of Ireland, as of 2023. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. However, it was te ...
. He began his career as a youth player at
Derby County.
He spent the majority of his career playing with his hometown club
Derry City
Derry, officially Londonderry (), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fifth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name ''Derry'' is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name (modern Irish: ) meaning 'oak grove'. The ...
, with whom he served as captain. He is generally considered to be a club legend by the
Brandywell
The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium ( ga, Tobar an Fhíoruisce ) is a municipal football stadium with an adjoining greyhound racing track in Derry, Northern Ireland. It is the home ground of League of Ireland team Derry City F.C. and (temporaril ...
fan base.
Molloy was a member of successful Derry squads which won two
FAI Cups in 2006 and 2012, and five
League of Ireland Cups in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2011. He also played a key role in helping Derry return to the Irish
top flight after winning the
2010 League of Ireland First Division
The 2010 League of Ireland First Division season was the 26th season of the League of Ireland First Division. The First Division was contested by 12 teams and Derry City won the title.
Teams
Overview
This season the division featured 12 club ...
.
References
Living people
1983 births
Association footballers from Derry (city)
Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers
Republic of Ireland men's association footballers
Drogheda United F.C. players
Derry City F.C. players
Crusaders F.C. players
Finn Harps F.C. players
Men's association football midfielders
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