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Gavan Holohan (born 15 December 1991) is an Irish footballer who plays for Hartlepool United.
History
Holohan came through the ranks with Kilkenny City in his native Ireland and was picked up by Hull City in 2008. He went on to spend the next four years with the Tigers but failed to make an appearance, only making the bench once for an FA Cup tie against Wigan Athletic. Holohan was signed by Alfreton Town in 2012 following his release from Hull. He also trialled with Carlisle United and Hibernian.
After being released by Alfreton, Holohan signed for League of Ireland side Drogheda United. Holohan enjoyed a successful campaign in the 2014 season, scoring 8 goals in 32 games and winning the supporters' player of the year award. He helped Drogheda progress to the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup by scoring 3 goals in 3 games but was one of three Drogheda players sent off in their exit against the eventual champions Derry City. In November 2014, Holohan left to sign for Cork City.During his two years at Cork, Holohan won the FAI Cup in 2016 and scored in the President of Ireland's Cup final to help his side win 2–0.
Holohan later joined Galway United and scored his first career hat trick in a 4–1 win over his former side Drogheda United. After suffering relegation with Galway United, Holohan signed for Waterford following their promotion to the top flight. He helped the club finish fourth and while this would have qualified the club for the Europa League first qualifying round, Waterford were ruled by UEFA to have not passed the "three-year rule" as the club were reformed in 2016.
Holohan signed with English National League club Hartlepool United on a short-term contract in 2019. Having had to wait for international clearance before being able to play, Holohan eventually broke into the first team and scored his first goal in English football in a 1–1 draw against Aldershot Town in April 2019, an equaliser which ultimately relegated his opponents.Holohan impressed in the 7 games that he played and did enough to earn an extended contract.
Career statistics
- As of 14 March 2020
| Club | Season | Division | League | Domestic Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Drogheda United | 2013 | Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | Premier Division | 27 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 8 | |
| Total | 31 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 8 | ||
| Cork City | 2015 | Premier Division | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | Premier Division | 20 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 4 | |
| Total | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 5 | ||
| Galway United | 2017 | Premier Division | 27 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 |
| Waterford | 2018 | Premier Division | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
| Hartlepool United | 2018–19 | National League | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | National League | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 9 | |
| Total | 36 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 10 | ||
| Career total | 162 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 187 | 36 | ||
Honours
Cork City
- League of Ireland Premier Division runner-up: 2015, 2016
- FAI Cup: 2016
Individual
- Drogheda United Supporters' Player of the Year: 2014