Fiacre Kelleher

Fiacre Blane Kelleher (born 10 March 1996) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland First Division club Cork City.

Early and personal life Born in Cork, He has three older brothers who played hurling, as did he. He is the older brother of goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.

Club career Early career Kelleher began his career with local Cork club Avondale, before signing for Scottish club Celtic in 2012.

He signed for English club Oxford United in June 2017. He moved on loan to Solihull Moors in August 2017, extending the deal in January 2018 until the end of the season.

Macclesfield Town He joined Macclesfield Town on loan in June 2018. Kelleher made his professional debut on the first day of the 2018–19 season, starting the game against Swindon Town. After being released by Oxford at the end of the season, he returned to Macclesfield and was named captain of the side for the 2019–20 season.

Wrexham On 12 September 2020, Kelleher signed for National League side Wrexham.

Kelleher was released by Wrexham on 2 June 2021.

Bradford City On 29 June 2021 it was announced that he had signed a two-year contract with Bradford City. He later said that he was "excited" to train with his new teammates. He entered the starting line-up after an injury to captain Niall Canavan, later saying that the club's dip in form was not enjoyable.

In April 2022 he said was "gobsmacked" that the club had hired Mark Hughes as manager.

He moved on loan to Solihull Moors in July 2022, for the entire season. He was recalled by Bradford City in January 2023, with a view to making a permanent transfer elsewhere.

Colchester United The next day, he signed for Colchester United for an undisclosed fee. He had said that his time at Bradford had "not worked out", having made 11 appearances for the club. After signing for Colchester he became "in the heart of the defence".

Cork City On 12 June 2025, Kelleher returned to his hometown, signing for League of Ireland Premier Division club Cork City on a long-term contract set to commence from 1 July. On 9 November 2025, he captained the side in the 2025 FAI Cup final as they were beaten 2–0 by Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva Stadium. He made a total of 12 appearances in all competitions by the end of the 2025 season, as the club were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division after finishing bottom of the league.

International career Kelleher has represented Ireland at under-19 level.

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