Niall Sharkey
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Niall Sharkey is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays as a defender for Glyde Rangers[2] and the Louth county team.
Sharkey was Senior Footballer of the Year in the 2022 season.[3] He played for Louth in the 2023 Leinster Senior Football Championship final when Mickey Harte managed.[4] He also played for Louth in the 2024 Leinster Senior Football Championship final when Ger Brennan managed, which was in May of that year.[5] After announcing his intention to go travelling the following month,[6] Sharkey returned to Ireland play for his club in the 2025 Championship.[7] Other commitments prevented him from immediately rejoining the inter-county set-up, although Brennan's replacement Gavin Devlin was interested in him.[8][9] He had missed the 2025 Leinster Senior Football Championship final, which Louth won.[10]
References
- ↑ Keys, Colm (7 June 2024). "'I'm 27... I feel now is the right time, it's just unfortunate' – Niall Sharkey sticks to travel plans despite Louth's progress". Irish Independent.
- ↑ "Sharkey back in harness as Louth eye up Meath clash". 6 February 2024.
- ↑ "Season ends for Sharkey as Louth defender heads Down Under". 4 June 2024.
- ↑ "Mickey Harte believes Dublin have found an angst in their game again after 21-point trimming". Irish Times. 14 May 2023.
- ↑ Lochlainn, Rónán Mac (12 May 2024). "Dublin pushed hard by Louth in adding to Leinster haul". RTÉ.ie.
- ↑ "Season ends for Sharkey as Louth defender heads Down Under".
- ↑ "Niall Sharkey Returns for the Glyde' as They Eye Christy Bellew Title – Louth GAA". 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Former Louth defender Sharkey returns to Ardee Celtic". 17 December 2025.
- ↑ Murray, PJ (22 December 2025). "Early Christmas presents for Ardee Celtic as Paul Walsh appointed manager and Niall Sharkey returns". Irish Independent.
- ↑ Keane, Paul (11 May 2025). "Louth land Leinster crown to end 68-year famine". RTÉ.ie.