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Kieron John Durkan (1 December 1973 – 28 February 2018) was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Active between 1992 and 2004, Durkan made over 250 appearances in the Football League. Born in England, he represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.

Kieron Durkan

Personal information
Full name	Kieron John Durkan[1]
Date of birth	(1973-12-01)1 December 1973[2]
Place of birth	Chester, England
Date of death	28 February 2018(2018-02-28) (aged 44)
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
000–1992	Wrexham
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1992–1996	Wrexham	50	(4)
1996–1998	Stockport County	65	(4)
1998–2001	Macclesfield Town	102	(13)
2000	→ York City (loan)	7	(0)
2001–2003	Rochdale	30	(1)
2003–2004	Swansea City	21	(1)
2004	Caernarfon Town	3	(0)
2005	Cefn Druids	3	(0)
Total		275	(22)
National team
	Republic of Ireland U21	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early and personal life

Durkan was born in Chester, Cheshire[4] and raised in nearby Runcorn.[5]

Club career

He played professionally for Wrexham, Stockport County, Macclesfield Town, York City, Rochdale and Swansea City.[6][7] Durkan later played non-League football for Caernarfon Town, Runcorn FC Halton, Leek Town and Cefn Druids.[8]

International career

He earned five caps for the Republic of Ireland national under-21 team.[9]

Later life and death

After retiring Durkan worked as a Police Community Support Officer. He committed suicide on 28 February 2018 at the age of 44.[10] [11]

References

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