Iarfhlaith Davoren

Iarfhlaith Davoren (born 12 May 1986) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back or left winger. Davoren is a native of Tullamore, County Offaly.

Davoren began his playing career with Tullamore Town before attracting attention from Belvedere in the Dublin District Schoolboys League (DDSL). Travelling to Dublin and school became problematic so Davoren moved to Willow Park Boys F.C. in the Athlone and District School boys league. The schoolboy club is noted for producing players for Athlone Town and Davoren became another name on the list when he signed at St. Mel's Park, making his first team debut against Dundalk in July 2004, at the age of 17.

Davoren started his career with Athlone Town in the League of Ireland First Division in 2004.

Iarfhlaith signed for Galway United in 2006 He made his debut in a 3–0 win against Finn Harps. In his fourth match for Galway United he scored his first goal for the club against Cobh Ramblers but made just three league appearances over the next eighteen months. He was sent on loan to Institute

Davoren signed for Longford Town in 2008. His stay at Flancare was short and in July 2008 he returned to Galway United.

Davoren resigned for Galway in 2008 and he played 11 games for Galway United over the rest of the 2008 season. Davoren played 16 league games during the 2009 season before he left the club for Sligo Rovers

2010: Davoren joined Sligo Rovers at the start of the 2010 season on a free transfer. Davoren settled quickly and firmly established himself as left back in the Rovers side and started the last 30 games of the season consecutively. This included playing in the victorious EA Sports Cup and FAI Cup finals giving a fantastic energetic display in the latter. Sligo Rovers finishes strongly and on the last day of the season beat St Patricks Athletic to secure 3rd position and European qualification.

2011: He continued well into the 2011 season playing the first 23 games until sustaining an injury against Bohemians that broke his run of 53 consecutive starts. Davoren scored the equalizing goal in the 2011 FAI Cup Final forcing the game to extratime and penalties. After a very impressive Cup final Davoren attracted a lot of interest from UK clubs. He would later in the year trial with Pat Fenlons Hibs, in the Scottish Premier Division. After qualifying for Europe with in the 2010 season, Sligo Rovers played FC Poltava in the Europa League Qualifiers. Sligo Rovers kept a record number of clean sheets for a season, a back four which Davoren was part of. Sligo finished 2nd and qualified for Europe for the second year consecutively.

2012: Davoren returned to Sligo Rovers in 2012. Sligo Rovers won there first Premier Division league title since 1977. Davoren was an integral part of the team. An ankle injury required surgery, meaning he missed the backend of the season. During the season Davoren competed in the Europa League against FC Spartak Trnava from Slovakia. This was his second year to play in Europe. Davoren became a viral hit after dressing up as John Terry for the League trophy presentation.

2013: Davoren returned to the Showgrounds for his fourth season. Sligo got off to a very fast start and were top of the table after the first round of games. Sligo failed to maintain the pace but managed to finish 2nd in the League of Ireland Premier Division. A historical event came to the Showgrounds in the 2013 season. After winning the league the previous year Sligo Rovers qualified for the Champions League. This was the first time the club had qualified for the Champions league. Sligo Rovers played FC Molde of Norway. The home leg was played to a sell out crowd in the Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers made it the the FAI Cup final. This was there third time to make the final in four years. Davoren started the final left back. Sligo Rovers beat Drogheda in a very memorable game in the Aviva stadium. Davoren picking up his third FAI Cup medal. Davoren left Sligo Rovers at the end of the season to pursue playing soccer in America. Davoren left Sligo Rovers winning one League of Ireland Premier Division, three FAI Cups, one EA Sports League Cup and Champions League, Europa League qualification.

Davoren pursued his American adventure to Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Davoren was spotted on a PSC pro combine where he impressed. He was offered a contract to join head coach Dave Irving and assistant coach Tom Taylor. Tulsa had a slow start to there inaugural season but finished with a flurry from June onwards. Davoren had a very impressive season playing outside back and left wing. Tulsa left it too late to make the playoffs but finished an honorable 7th, one place outside playoffs. Davoren returned for a second season and quickly became a fans favorite affectionately known as "Irish Dav"

Davoren went on trial with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian in December 2011.[1]

Davoren signed for Cork City in April 2014. Davoren made his debut for Cork City in a league game against his former club, Sligo Rovers on 11 April 2014.[2] Davoren left Cork City on 30 July 2014. He rejoined his former club Sligo Rovers the following day.

Davoren has also represented Ireland at university level whilst studying at NUI Galway

• League of Ireland (1): 2012
• FAI Cup (3): 2010, 2011, 2013
• League of Ireland Cup (1): 2010