Keith James O'Halloran is an Irish

Republic of Ireland

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 professional football

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er.

A right winger

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, O'Halloran began his career with Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough F.C.

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 in 1994. He remained at Ayresome Park

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 for three years, making just four league appearances.

After loan spells at Scunthorpe United

Scunthorpe United F.C.

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 and Cardiff City

Cardiff City F.C.

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, he joined Scottish

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 club St. Johnstone, then managed by Paul Sturrock

Paul Sturrock

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, for a £50,000 fee. In three years at McDiarmid Park

McDiarmid Park

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, O'Halloran made 71 appearances, netting three goals along the way.

In 2000 he returned south of the border

England

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 to join Swindon Town

Swindon Town F.C.

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. He left Town in 2003 with 46 appearances and seven goals to his name. He then signed for Shamrock Rovers and in his two seasons scored 4 goals in 43 total appearances. Made his Rovers debut on the 19th of March.