About Alec Kirkland
Born 1900. Alec Kirkland was an Irish association football player.
Alec Kirkland (born 26 August 1900, date of death unknown) was an Irish footballer who played as a full-back.
Born in Dublin, he joined Shamrock Rovers in 1923 and stayed for five years at Glenmalure Park. Was part of the unbeaten league sides of 1925 and 1927.
Kirkland was in the first League of Ireland XI team to play an Irish League XI on 13 March 1926, at Dalymount Park. Subsequently, went on to win five league caps in total.
He won one cap for the Irish Free State in the home international at Lansdowne Road on 23 April 1927, against Italy.
Honours Shamrock Rovers League of Ireland: 1924–25, 1926–27 FAI Cup: 1925 League of Ireland Shield: 1924–25, 1926–27 Leinster Senior Cup: 1927
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Alec Kirkland?
Irish footballer
When was Alec Kirkland born?
Alec Kirkland was born on 26 August 1900.
What was Alec Kirkland's occupation?
Alec Kirkland was an association football player.
What nationality was Alec Kirkland?
Alec Kirkland was Irish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alec Kirkland. https://biography.guide/alec-kirkland/
MLA: "Alec Kirkland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alec-kirkland/.
Chicago: "Alec Kirkland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alec-kirkland/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC