Meet the senior squad





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Players

AIDAN DONAGHY


Another Derrylaughlin man, Aidan is the younger brother of Paddy and has been with the club since the mid-2000s and in that time has established himself as a very classy and effective defender.

Aidan’s talents have been recognised by London at junior level and his has represented the county on a number of occasions, including the 2005 All Ireland semi-final against Meath.

Quietly spoken and thoughtful in his actions, Aidan nevertheless manages to deliver huge performances time and again for the club.

Aidan was senior team player / manager in 2018.

PATRICK LYNOTT

The youngest of the Lynott brothers, Patrick made his debut for the club in 2003 and by 2004 was a member of the London senior team, playing against Galway and Dublin in that year's Championship matches.

Explosively fast, blessed with great balance and a keen eye for goal, Patrick has been a key component to St Clarets' attacking options over the past number of years as well as being responsible for the fitness training of the side.
MATTHEW HEALY

Matthew is a product of the club's youth system, having first joined the club as an Under 10 in a team that was managed by Denis McCarthy. Despite playing a great deal of his under age football with other clubs, notably Tir Chonaill Gaels and Parnells, Matthew had no hesitation in returning to his first club once his underage football was over.

Thus far, Matthew's defensive talents have helped to earn him London minor and U-16 Championship medals and since his debut for the Clarets senior side against Heston when he was 16, Matthew has proven to be a player with no shortage of ability.

Always keen to listen to advise from older players, Matthew is particularly grateful for the advice he has received through the years from his former under age mentor Denis McCarthy as well as current senior player Mossie Colleran.

Matthew's long-term ambitions with St Clarets are to help them re-establish themselves as a senior club side in London.
 
LUKE KELLY

Being the son of club chairman John Kelly, the godson of club legend Martin Hession and the nephew of former players Mattie Kelly, Kieran Kelly and John Collins, Luke's DNA was always going to ensure he played a part in the St Clarets story.

Having made his debut for the senior team when he was 16, Luke has gradually forced his way into contention for many games and his versatility has been key to this, with Luke being as comfortable between the sticks as he is out the field.

Blessed with tremendous stamina, Luke should prove to be a valuable asset to the club in years to come.
 
PADDY DONAGHY

When Mick Keane first approached Tyrone man Paddy about playing football for St Clarets, little did the Derrylaughlin clubman realise, that almost a decade later, he would have becomes such an integral part of the club, nor that he would be calling Mick his father-in-law!

Paddy was was one of the first of an invasion of east Tyrone men to arrive at the St Clarets in the early 2000s, and was soon followed, firstly by his brother Aidan,  and then the likes of Paul and Michael Rouse, as well as Paddy and James Quinn. Though many have since moved on, Paddy remained and has become an integral part of the club both on and off the field.

Engaging, energetic and enthusiastic, Paddy will always put his neck on the line in the pursuit of excellence for his team and the admiration and respect that he has for key club members like Martin Hession, Tony Murphy and Colm Lynott, proves that he has a full understanding of what St Clarets is all about.

An Intermediate Championship winner in 2004, Paddy continues to provide excellent service to the club, both on and off the field.

CONOR HEALY


Conor is the latest in a line of young players to emerge from our youth system. He made is debut as an 18-year old and is in regular contention for a starting berth, along with his older brother Matthew.




 

SHANE BUCKLEY


Shane became the youngest member of the senior panel in 2013 when he progressed through from the club's Under‐16 ranks. In the past two years he has progressed on to become a regular member of the London senior football panel, making his National League debut in 2015.

Having joined the club in the mid-2000s, the young forward has shown tremendous potential throughout his youth football, under the guidance of Colm Lynott and his father Mick.

That youth career saw him win many of the honours available including minor and under‐16 Leagues and Championships in London, as well as an All Britain title with the club at Under‐14 level and U-18 level. Further to that, he has also represented London at both Under‐14 and Under‐16 grades.

Shane's progress is a welcome return to form for the club and he follows in the footsteps of some very illustrious names in the club's history, including his former youth manager Colm, as well as current senior team mates Paul Myers, Steven Sherry, Luke Kelly and Matt Healy.

Hopefully Shane's career with the club will be as long and successful as his mentor's.


 

ALFIE McNULTY


London born Alfie progressed on to the senior team in 2014, on the back of a hugely rewarding youth career with St Clarets. In 2015 he made his National League debut for the London senior team.

Just like fellow graduate Shane Buckley, Alfie enjoyed an exceptional education under the guidance of Colm Lynott and Mick Buckley and experienced huge success in the Clarets' colours.

Alfie has also represented London at various youth grades.  

LORCAN COMER


London born Lorcan is another graduate from the hugely productive youth system currently been run by St Clarets.

Lorcan joined elder brother Niall in the senior squad for the first time in 2014 and is already starting to display many of the qualities that made him such a key player throughout his youth career.

 

PAUL KEENAN


Armagh native Paul Keenan joined the club in 2015 from his native Keady Michael Dwyers.

A graduate of UUJ, Paul made his debut against St Anthonys in the McArdle Cup and lifted his first piece of silverware with the club when he came on as a sub in the final of the same competition.

Paul works as a QS.


 

CONOR MARTIN


Local lad Conor joined St Clarets senior squad in 2015 and was part of the McArdle Cup winning panel that year.

He is a keen cricketer and a fanatical QPR fan, he is due to start studying at UCFB at Wembley Stadium in September 2015.

He made his first senior appearance for the club in June 2015 against St Josephs.


 

LAWRENCE WEIR


Tyrone man Lawrence joined St Clarets in 2015 and made his debut for the club against Thomas McCurtains in the McArdle Cup in April.

He played in the McArdle Cup final of the same year.

His home club is Eglish and he is a former student at UUJ.

 

RONAN GAUGHAN


Ronan joined St Clarets in 2015 and made his senior debut against St Anthonys in March that year during the successful McArdle Cup campaign

Ronan is a graduate of Sligo IT and works as a Quantity Surveyor.

He is from the Kiltane club in Co Mayo.



 

KEITH O NEILL


Keith joined St Clarets in 2015 and made his senior debut against St Anthonys in the McArdle Cup.

He hails from the famous Clann na Gael club in Co Roscommon.



 

LIAM HEALY


Liam is one of three Healy brothers involved with the senior team.

A local born lad, of Sligo and Laois extraction, Liam began his football career with Tir Chonaill Gaels before joining St Clarets at Under 16 level.

He made his senior debut in 2015 against St Josephs in a challenge game.

 

AIDAN BRADSHAW


Aidan is yet anther member of large number of home grown talent that has progressed onto the St Clarets senior team in recent years.

His parents comes from Wexford and Sligo.

Aidan has been part of the senior panel since 2015 and is currently studying at Brunel University.

 

CATHAL HUGHES


Cathal hails from the Clonoe club in Tyrone and made his debut for St Clarets in the McArdle Cup against Tir Chonaill Gaels at the start of the 2017 season.

He works as a Quantity Surveyor.

 

RYAN O CONNELL


Ryan progressed on to the senior team after an outstanding youth career under the guidance of Colm Lynott. His honours included captaining the London minor team.

He has been a regular member of the St Clarets senior team since the 2015 season, when his appearances included playing in the Junior Championship Final.

 

JACK LAVELLE


Mayoman Jack hails from Kiltane in Co Mayo and was introduced ti the club by Ronan Gaughan.

He studied Quantity Surveying at GMIT.

Jack made his debut for the club in the McArdle Cup against Wandsworth Gaels at the start of the 2018 season.

 

JAKE LAMPORT


London born Jake is a latecomer to the sport and only picked it up in 2017.

He is a keen rugby player and turns out regularly for Uxbridge RFC.

Jake made his debut for the club in the Mullarkey Cup against Tir Chonaill Gaels at the start of the 2018 season.

 

PETER DONAGHY


After an absence of several seasons, utility player Peter returned to the club in 2018.

A native of Derrylaughlin in Co Tyrone, Peter's brothers Paddy and Aidan have been long standing members of the senior team

 

STEPHEN CURLEY


Ballaghaderreen native Stephen made his debut for the club in the McArdle Cup against Wandsworth Gaels at the start of the 2018 season.

He has been in London for several years and works as a teacher.

 

SEAN MCGORRY


Cavan native Sean McGorry hails from the Drumgoon club and joined St Clarets in June 2018.

He made his debut against Tara in the League in July 2018 .

Sean works as a project manager.

 

SEAN HILL


London born Sean joined St Clarets in 2018 although his debut was delayed until 2019 due to injury. He made his first appearance against Bros Pearse in the McArdle Cup in Match 2019.

His parents hail from Clare and Donegal.

Sean works as a Quantity Surveyor.

 

DAITHI COLTON


Monaghan man Daithi joined St Clarets in 2019.

He made his debut against Parnells in the McArdle Cup.

 

MIKEY O SHEA


London-born Mikey joined St Clarets from Tir Chonaill Gaels in 2019. He had played some youth football with St Clarets before moving to the Gaels.

He made his senior debut for St Clarets against Bros Pearse in the McArdle Cup at the start of 2019 season.

His parents hail from Kerry.

 

SEAN MCDONNELL


Mayo native Sean McDonell joined St Clarets in early 2019.

He made his debut in the McArdle Cup match against Parnells in April 2019.