David Byrne (born 14 November 1979) in

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who last played for

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as a

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Career

Byrne started his career with Shelbourne before a move to

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side

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. During his season with United he made just one appearance, playing at

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in a 4–1 defeat to

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. Byrne moved back to Shelbourne, where he played for three years, picking up a league winners' medal. Spells at St Pat's and Derry City followed, before his move to Longford in January 2006. Byrne moved to Athlone at the start of the 2007 season. Following his departure from Athlone Town in July 2008 Byrne had a short spell back in Premier Division football with

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. Byrne most recently joined First Division strugglers

in May 2009.

Honours

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: 1 ** Shelbourne - 2001-02

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Byrne, David 1979 births Shelbourne F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players St Patrick's Athletic F.C. players Derry City F.C. players Longford Town F.C. players Athlone Town A.F.C. players Finn Harps F.C. players Kildare County F.C. players Living people Republic of Ireland men's association footballers League of Ireland players Scottish Premier League players Expatriate men's footballers in Scotland Association footballers from County Dublin Men's association football midfielders Republic of Ireland expatriate men's association footballers