John O'Neill is an Irish former professional footballer.

He was a defender who started his career with Drumcondra in his native city before moving to Preston North End

Preston North End F.C.

Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...

 in April 1958 along with team-mate Alan Kelly

Alan Kelly, Sr.

Alan Kelly was an Irish international football goalkeeper who played for Bray Wanderers and Drumcondra in his home country, and most notably for Preston North End in England...

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He eventually went on to replace the legendary Joe Walton

Joe Walton (footballer)

For the fooballer of the same name see Joe Walton Joseph Walton was an English professional footballer....

 at left back and played for Preston 50 times before moving to Barrow.

He spent just the one season at Barrow before emigrating to Hakoah in Australia where he played out his career.

John O'Neill won his only cap for the Republic of Ireland national football team

Republic of Ireland national football team

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 on 28 September 1960 against Wales at Dalymount Park

Dalymount Park

Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...

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