John Paul Kelly (born 16 June 1987) is an Irish former professional

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, best known for his spell with

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Biography

Kelly began his career at

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, playing in its academy set-up, before returning to Ireland due to homesickness. In 2005, he signed for

, and during his time there, won the Premier Division and the

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, both in 2008. The following year, he signed 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 ...

, but left the club after twelve games. In 2017, it was reported that he had returned to football, signing for amateur club

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelly, John Paul 1987 births Living people Bohemian F.C. players Drogheda United F.C. players Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Republic of Ireland men's under-21 international footballers Men's association football midfielders Association footballers from Dublin (city)