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Josh Honohan
Joshua Honohan (born 28 March 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers, having previously played for Cork City, where he started his career. CareerYouth careerA native of Carrigaline, County Cork,[1] Honohan attended St Francis College Rochestown,[2] and began playing football with local side Carrigaline United before joining the academy of Cork City in 2018, where he spent a year at under 17 level, followed by another year at under 19 level, before signing his first professional contract with the club in August 2019.[3][4] Cork CityHonohan made his senior debut for Cork City on 30 August 2019, coming off the bench in the 76th minute of a 4–2 defeat at home to Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division, in newly appointed manager Neale Fenn's first game in charge of the club.[5] 3 days later he made his first start for the club, in a 2–1 defeat at home to Waterford at Turners Cross.[6] His progress at first team level stalled in 2020 however due to injury and the season being halved due to Covid-19, as the club were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division.[1] He made 8 appearances in all competitions in 2021.[7] On 22 July 2022, he scored the first senior goal of his career, in a 1–0 win away to Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park.[8] Honohan became a mainstay in the team in 2022 as he featured 21 times in all competitions, scoring twice as his side won the 2022 League of Ireland First Division to gain promotion.[9] Following their promotion back to the top flight, in December 2022 Honohan signed a new contract with the club for the 2023 season.[10][11][12] Honohan featured 39 times in all competitions in the 2023 season, scoring 2 FAI Cup goals, in a season which ended on 10 November 2023, when the side lost the 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division Play-off 2–1 to Waterford at Tallaght Stadium, resulting in relegation back to the League of Ireland First Division.[13] Shamrock RoversOn 16 November 2023, Honohan signed for Shamrock Rovers.[14][15] He made his debut for the club on 9 February 2024 in the 2024 President of Ireland's Cup, scoring his sides second goal in a 3–1 win over St Patrick's Athletic.[16] On 24 October 2024, he scored the first European goal of his career, opening the scoring after 3 minutes in a 4–1 win away to Larne at Windsor Park in the 2024–25 UEFA Conference League.[17] Honohan had an impressive first season with the club, as he featured 50 times in all competitions, scoring 3 goals as he helped the club reach the UEFA Conference League knockout stages for the first time.[18] He was voted into the 2024 PFAI Premier Division Team of the Year by his fellow professionals across the league.[19] International CareerHonohan was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time in October 2021 for their game away to Montenegro U21, but was not capped.[20] Career statistics
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