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Josh Honohan
Personal information
Full name Joshua Honohan
Date of birth (2001-03-28) 28 March 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Carrigaline, County Cork, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Shamrock Rovers
Number 2
Youth career
–2018 Carrigaline United
2018–2021 Cork City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Cork City 59 (2)
2024– Shamrock Rovers 35 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:25, 15 January 2025 (UTC)

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.

Career

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Youth career

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A 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 City

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Honohan 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 Rovers

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On 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 Career

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Honohan 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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As of match played on 19 December 2024[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cork City 2019 LOI Premier Division 2 0 0 0 0[b] 0 0[c] 0 2 0
2020 0 0 0 0 – 2[c] 0 2 0
2021 LOI First Division 7 0 1 0 – – 8 0
2022 17 2 2 0 – 2[c] 0 21 2
2023 LOI Premier Division 33 0 4 2 – 2[d] 0 39 2
Total 59 2 7 2 0 0 6 0 72 4
Shamrock Rovers 2024 LOI Premier Division 35 1 1 0 13[e] 1 1[f] 1 50 3
2025 0 0 0 0 0[g] 0 0[h] 0 0 0
Total 35 1 1 0 13 1 1 1 50 3
Career total 94 3 8 2 13 1 7 1 122 7
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the Munster Senior Cup
  4. ^ 1 appearance in the Munster Senior Cup & 1 appearance in the 2023 League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Division play-off
  5. ^ 4 appearance in the UEFA Champions League; 3 appearances in the UEFA Europa League; 6 appearances, 1 goal in the UEFA Conference League
  6. ^ Appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup
  7. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Conference League
  8. ^ Appearance(s) in the Leinster Senior Cup

Honours

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Club

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Cork City
Shamrock Rovers

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ a b Fallon, John (January 30, 2024). "'I want to be the best footballer I can be' - Josh Honohan keen to make step up at Rovers". Irish Examiner.
  2. ^ "Josh Honohan switches from Cork City to champs Shamrock Rovers after relegation". echo live. November 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Joshua Honohan | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  4. ^ "Josh Honohan, central defender with Cork City FC". Cork Independent. July 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Horgan, Andrew (August 30, 2019). "Cork City make disappointing start under Fenn" – via www.rte.ie.
  6. ^ "League Report: Cork City 1 - 2 Waterford". extratime.com.
  7. ^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Honohan - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  8. ^ "Wexford FC 0-1 Cork City – Soccer". www.finalwhistle.ie.
  9. ^ "City celebrate league win in style". Cork Independent. October 26, 2022.
  10. ^ "Former Carrigaline United ace Josh Honohan heading back to Turner's Cross for 2023". echo live. December 24, 2022.
  11. ^ Journalist, Online (January 5, 2023). "Honohan And Walker Re-Sign With Cork City For Upcoming Season". Carrig.
  12. ^ "Josh Honohan signs new City contract!". Cork City FC Shop.
  13. ^ Fallon, John (November 13, 2023). "Relegated Cork City set to lose host of club's leading lights". Irish Examiner.
  14. ^ Halligan, Fiona (November 16, 2023). "Shamrock Rovers confirm signing of Josh Honohan". Irish Examiner.
  15. ^ "Honohan joins Shamrock Rovers, Kelly leaves Dundalk". November 16, 2023 – via www.rte.ie.
  16. ^ "Shamrock Rovers claim President's Cup with dominant win over St Pat's". Irish Independent. February 9, 2024.
  17. ^ Leahy, Ed (October 24, 2024). "Hoops hammer Larne to earn first Conference League win" – via www.rte.ie.
  18. ^ Costello, Lee (November 29, 2024). "Shamrock Rovers Become First Ever LOI Team To Reach European Knockout Stages". Balls.ie.
  19. ^ "Shamrock Rovers and Derry City dominate PFAI team of the year". Irish Independent. October 22, 2024.
  20. ^ "Cork City's Josh Honohan included in Ireland U21 squad". echo live. October 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "Republic of Ireland - J. Honohan - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
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