John O'Neill (Irish footballer)

John O'Neill (Irish footballer)

John O'Neill is an Irish former professional footballer.

Born in Dublin on 9th September 1935, he was a defender who played with Drumcondra F.C. in his native city before moving to Preston North End in 1958. He eventually went to replace the legendary Joe Walton at left back and played for Preston 50 times before moving to Barrow F.C..

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 on 28th September 1960 against Wales at Dalymount Park.


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