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Keith Gilroy

b. 1983

Irish footballer

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About Keith Gilroy

Born 1983. Keith Gilroy is an Irish association football player.

Keith Gilroy (born 18 July 1983) is an Irish football coach and former professional footballer.

Playing career His previous clubs include Sligo Rovers, Middlesbrough, and more recently Scarborough and Darlington.

After a short spell at Sligo Rovers, Gilroy made the step up to Middlesbrough where he failed to play a first team game. After being released, he joined Scarborough for a two-year spell before leaving in the summer of 2005 to play 2 games for Darlington, after and unsuccessful spell, he joined Burton Albion.

Gilroy signed a new two-year contract after promotion to the Football League, but injuries restricted his playing time before his release in May 2011.

Coaching career Following his release by Burton in 2011, Gilroy became a coach at the Derby County academy. He later started his own driving school, called 'Gilroy Driving'. In 2019, he returned to former club Burton Albion as a coach.

In June 2025, Gilroy left his role as academy director at Burton Albion to return to work in Derby County's academy, in the role of Head of Academy Coaching.

Honours Conference National: 2009

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Keith Gilroy?

Irish footballer

When was Keith Gilroy born?

Keith Gilroy was born on 8 July 1983 in Sligo.

What is Keith Gilroy's occupation?

Keith Gilroy is an association football player.

What nationality is Keith Gilroy?

Keith Gilroy is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Gilroy

· Wikidata: Q6384403

· DBpedia: Keith Gilroy

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