Davitt Walsh
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Davitt Walsh is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for IFA Championship side Institute
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Walsh began his career with Fanad United
before joining Derry City
. After a season as part of Derry's Under 21 squad, Davitt and joined local rivals Finn Harps
in February 2006 where he became a regular member of Harps' First Division squad. In January 2007, he moved to Bohemians
but was soon loaned to Dublin rivals Shelbourne
in February 2007. Davitt made his Shelbourne league debut in a 2-2 draw against Kildare County
at Tolka Park
on March 9, 2007. Davitt scored his first Shelbourne goal the following week against former club Finn Harps at Ballybofey in a 2-1 defeat for Shelbourne. Walsh's loan tenure at Tolka Park
ended on July 1, 2007 after which is was loaned to Ballymena United
in July 2007. At the start of the 2011/12 season, he was signed by Institute.
Walsh loan-spell started with a hat-trick on his competitive debut against Amateur League side Orangefield Old Boys in the County Antrim Shield
. His loan spell at Ballymena Showgrounds
saw Walsh score 11 goals in 16 competitive games in all competitions. The striker subsequently signed on a permanent basis in January 2008 on a two-and-a-half year contract.
Institute F.C.
Institute F.C. is a Northern Irish intermediate football club who play in IFA Championship 1.The club, founded in 1905, are based in the Drumahoe area of Derry and play their home matches at the Riverside Stadium in the YMCA Grounds...
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Walsh began his career with Fanad United
Fanad United F.C.
Fanad United Football Club is a football club currently playing in the A Championship. The club was founded by Fr. Michael Sweeney, the current club President, in 1975 in Fanad, Co. Donegal and are one of the founding members of the league. Fanad play their home games at Tragh-a-Lough...
before joining Derry City
Derry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
. After a season as part of Derry's Under 21 squad, Davitt and joined local rivals Finn Harps
Finn Harps F.C.
Finn Harps Football Club are a professional Irish football club playing in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The club was founded in 1954 and elected to the league in 1969. They hail from Ballybofey, County Donegal and play their home matches at Finn Park. The club's colours are blue...
in February 2006 where he became a regular member of Harps' First Division squad. In January 2007, he moved to Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
but was soon loaned to Dublin rivals Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
in February 2007. Davitt made his Shelbourne league debut in a 2-2 draw against Kildare County
Kildare County F.C.
Kildare County F.C. was an Irish football club that played in the League of Ireland. The club, founded in 2002, hailed from Newbridge, County Kildare and played their home matches at Station Road. Their club colours were white and black.- 2001/2002 :...
at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
on March 9, 2007. Davitt scored his first Shelbourne goal the following week against former club Finn Harps at Ballybofey in a 2-1 defeat for Shelbourne. Walsh's loan tenure at Tolka Park
Tolka Park
Tolka Park is an Irish football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. It is currently the home ground of League of Ireland club Shelbourne...
ended on July 1, 2007 after which is was loaned to Ballymena United
Ballymena United F.C.
Ballymena United, is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club playing in the IFA Premiership. The club hails from the town of Ballymena, County Antrim and plays its home matches at Ballymena Showgrounds. Club colours are sky blue and white. Away Colours are Red and BlackThe club was...
in July 2007. At the start of the 2011/12 season, he was signed by Institute.
Walsh loan-spell started with a hat-trick on his competitive debut against Amateur League side Orangefield Old Boys in the County Antrim Shield
County Antrim Shield
The County Antrim Shield is a football competition in Northern Ireland. The competition is open to senior teams who are members of the North East Ulster Football Association , often plus intermediate teams who...
. His loan spell at Ballymena Showgrounds
Ballymena Showgrounds
The Ballymena Showgrounds is a football stadium in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is home to Ballymena United F.C.. It is owned by Ballymena Borough Council...
saw Walsh score 11 goals in 16 competitive games in all competitions. The striker subsequently signed on a permanent basis in January 2008 on a two-and-a-half year contract.