Andrew Quinn

Andrew Quinn (born 24 January 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United. His previous clubs are Dundalk, Bray Wanderers and Shelbourne.

Career Youth career Dunshaughlin, County Meath man Quinn signed for the academy of League of Ireland club Dundalk in 2018, initially playing with their under-17 side before working his way through the ranks up to first team level,

Dundalk Quinn made his senior debut for Dundalk on 27 September 2020, in a 4–0 defeat at home to Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park in what proved to be his only senior appearance for the club.

Bray Wanderers loan On 22 February 2021, it was announced that Quinn had signed for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for the club on 2 April 2021 in a 3–3 draw away to Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the opening game of the season. On 9 July 2021, he scored the first senior goal of his career, a 94th-minute equaliser in a 2–2 draw away to Cork City at Turners Cross. He made 28 appearances in all competitions during his loan spell with the club.

Drogheda United On 18 December 2021, he signed for Louth rivals Drogheda United ahead of the 2022 season. He made his debut on 25 February 2022 in a 2–0 defeat at home to Shelbourne. He made 32 appearances in all competitions during the season.

Shelbourne On 18 November 2022, Quinn signed for Shelbourne for the 2023 season. He made his debut for the club on 6 March 2023, in a 2–1 defeat away to his former club Dundalk at Oriel Park. He made 19 appearances for the club in all competitions before departing at the end of the season in search of more regular game time.

Return to Drogheda United In December 2023, Quinn returned to Drogheda United. He scored his first goal for the club on 16 March 2024, in a 3–1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. On 10 November 2024, Quinn opened the scoring in the 2024 FAI Cup final with a back post volley to help his side on their way to a 2–0 win over Derry City at the Aviva Stadium. On 16 November 2024, he helped his side to a 3–1 win over Bray Wanderers at Tallaght Stadium in the 2024 League of Ireland Premier Division Promotion/Relegation Playoff. Quinn signed a new contract with the club on 8 December 2024. On 7 February 2025, he featured in his side's 2–0 loss to former club Shelbourne in the 2025 President of Ireland's Cup.

International career Quinn was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for their game away to Montenegro U21 on 12 October 2021, but was not capped.

Career statistics

Honours Club Drogheda United FAI Cup: 2024 Individual Drogheda United Supporters Player of the Year: 2025 Drogheda United Goal of the Season: 2025