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Colm Horgan
Personal information
Full name Colm Horgan
Date of birth (1994-07-02) 2 July 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Galway, Ireland
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Fullback
Team information
Current team
 Galway United
Number 21
Youth career
–2011 Salthill Devon
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2013 Salthill Devon 61 (0)
2014–2017 Galway United 122 (2)
2018–2019 Cork City 39 (1)
2020 Derry City 11 (0)
2021–2022 Sligo Rovers 48 (1)
2023– Galway United 35 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:40, 7 May 2025 (UTC)

Colm Horgan (born 2 July 1994) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a fullback for League of Ireland Premier Division club Galway United. He previously played for Salthill Devon, Cork City, Derry City and Sligo Rovers.

Career

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Youth career

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Galway man Horgan began playing football with the Academy of then local League of Ireland club Salthill Devon, where he was a regular right up to under-19 level.[1]

Salthill Devon

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Horgan made his first team debut for Salthill Devon on his 16th birthday, 2 July 2010, coming off the bench in the 72nd minute of a 2–0 loss away to Monaghan United at Gortakeegan, in which he played alongside his brother Daryl Horgan who also came off the bench.[2] He went on to make a total of 9 appearances in the second half of the season, including in both legs of the all important 2010 League of Ireland First Division Promotion/Relegation Playoffs as his side beat Cobh Ramblers home and away to maintain their place in the League of Ireland First Division.[3] The side finished bottom of the league in each of his 4 senior seasons at the club, but he gained significant experience at a young age by making a total of 67 appearances in all competitions during his time there.[3]

Galway United

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After Salthill Devon pulled out of the League of Ireland First Division, Horgan signed for the newly reformed Galway United side set to take their place in the division from 2014 onwards.[4][5] He scored the first senior goal of his career on 16 August 2014 in a 2–1 win away to Longford Town.[6] On 31 October 2014, he was part of the team that defeated UCD 3–0 at Eamonn Deacy Park in the 2014 League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Playoffs to secure promotion back to the top flight for the club.[7] At the end of the season, was voted into the PFAI First Division Team of the Year for 2014 by his fellow professionals across the league.[8] On 22 November 2014, he extended his contract.[9] On 19 September 2015, Horgan was part of the Galway side that took on St Patrick's Athletic in the 2015 League of Ireland Cup final at Eamonn Deacy Park but was defeated on penalties despite scoring his penalty in the shootout.[10] He signed a new contract with the club on 28 October 2015.[11] On 30 October 2015, he played alongside his brother Kevin for the first time at senior level, as he made his senior debut for the club in goals in a 1–0 loss to St Patrick's Athletic.[12] On 21 November 2016, he signed a new contract with the club, after helping the team to avoid the Releagtion Playoff place by 2 points during the 2016 season.[13] He was named club captain on 27 January 2017.[14] On 28 October 2017, he was part of the side that were defeated 4–3 at home to Dundalk, which resulted in the club being relegated to the League of Ireland First Division.[15][16]

Cork City

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On 9 November 2017, he signed a 2 year contract with League of Ireland Premier Division champions Cork City.[17][18][19] On 11 February he made his debut for the club in the 2018 President of Ireland's Cup as his side defeated Dundalk 4–2 at Oriel Park.[20] His first goal for the club came on 20 April 2018, in a 2–0 win away to Bohemians at Dalymount Park.[21] He picked up an injury in a 2–1 defeat away to Dundalk on 29 June 2018 that would rule him out for the rest of the season, missing out on his side's European fixtures as well as their run to the 2019 FAI Cup final at the end of the season.[22] On 22 March 2019, he was part of the side that won the 2018–19 Munster Senior Cup by beating Midleton 3–1 in the final at Turners Cross.[23] He made the first European appearances of his career in July 2019, playing at home and away in his side's UEFA Europa League tie against Progrès Niederkorn of Luxembourg as they were defeated 3–2 on aggregate.[24]

Derry City

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On 21 January 2020, Horgan signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.[25] He made just 14 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club as the season was halved due to COVID-19 restrictions.[3]

Sligo Rovers

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On 7 February 2021, he signed for Sligo Rovers.[26][27] Horgan scored his first goal for the club on 25 February 2022, opening the scoring in a 2–1 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.[28] He made 52 appearances in his 2 seasons with the club.[3]

Return to Galway United

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On 20 January 2023, Horgan returned to his hometown club Galway United in the League of Ireland First Division.[29][30][31] He stated that he wanted to rejoin the club to help them gain promotion, having been club captain when they were relegated in 2017.[32] On 24 April 2023, he scored his first goal since returning to the club, in a 4–1 win away to Kerry.[33] On 22 September 2023, the team secured promoted back to the Premier Division by winning the 2023 League of Ireland First Division title following a 4–0 win over Kerry at Mounthawk Park.[34][35] He made 15 appearances in all competitions in the club's first year back in the League of Ireland Premier Division in 2024.[3]

Personal life

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Horgan comes from a footballing family, being the second oldest of 4 boys that have all played professionally, his older brother Daryl Horgan is a former Republic of Ireland international and the two played together at Salthill Devon, while he also played with a younger brother Kevin Horgan, who is a goalkeeper, at Galway United and the youngest is Christopher Horgan, who has played in the League of Ireland with Treaty United.[36]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 5 May 2025[37]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Salthill Devon 2010 LOI First Division 7 0 0 0 0 0 — 2[c] 0 9 0
2011 19 0 0 0 0 0 — — 19 0
2012 10 0 1 0 1 0 — — 12 0
2013 25 0 1 0 1 0 — — 27 0
Total 61 0 2 0 2 0 — 2 0 67 0
Galway United 2014 LOI First Division 28 1 2 0 3 0 — 4[d] 0 37 1
2015 LOI Premier Division 31 0 2 0 5 0 — — 38 0
2016 31 1 1 0 0 0 — — 32 1
2017 32 0 3 0 3 0 — — 38 0
Total 122 2 8 0 11 0 — 4 0 145 2
Cork City 2018 LOI Premier Division 19 1 0 0 0 0 0[e] 0 2[f] 0 21 1
2019 20 0 2 0 1 0 2[g] 0 3[h] 0 28 0
Total 39 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 5 0 49 1
Derry City 2020 LOI Premier Division 11 0 2 0 – 1[g] 0 – 14 0
Sligo Rovers 2021 LOI Premier Division 27 0 0 0 – 2[i] 0 – 29 0
2022 21 1 0 0 – 2[i] 0 – 23 1
Total 48 1 0 0 – 4 0 – 52 1
Galway United 2023 LOI First Division 20 1 0 0 — — — 20 1
2024 LOI Premier Division 14 0 1 0 — — — 15 0
2025 1 0 0 0 — — — 1 0
Total 35 1 1 0 — — — 36 1
Career Total 316 5 15 0 14 0 7 0 11 0 363 5
  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup
  2. ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup
  3. ^ Appearance in the 2010 League of Ireland First Division Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
  4. ^ Appearances in the 2014 League of Ireland Promotion/Relegation Playoffs
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in the UEFA Champions League & UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ 1 appearance in the President of Ireland's Cup; 1 appearance in the Munster Senior Cup
  7. ^ a b Appearance(s) in the UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ Appearance(s) in the Munster Senior Cup
  9. ^ a b Apprearance(s) in the UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

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Club

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Cork City
Galway United

Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "Colm Horgan | Stats | History | Career Details | Images | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  2. ^ "Monaghan United 3 - 0 Salthill Devon". extratime.com.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Republic of Ireland - C. Horgan - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". ie.soccerway.com.
  4. ^ Flaherty, Terry. "Horgan joins up with Galway FC". extratime.com.
  5. ^ "Galway FC make crucial signings ahead of pre-season". Galway Advertiser.
  6. ^ "Longford Town 1 - 2 Galway United - UPDATES | 2014 League of Ireland First Division | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com.
  7. ^ "Galway FC promoted to Premier Division; UCD relegated". extratime.com.
  8. ^ "Dundalk dominate PFAI team of the year". October 21, 2014 – via www.rte.ie.
  9. ^ Team, Media (November 22, 2014). "Horgan extends his stay". Galway United.
  10. ^ "EA Sports Cup Final Preview: Galway United -v- St. Patrick's Athletic". extratime.com.
  11. ^ Team, Media (October 28, 2015). "Connolly and Horgan pen new deals with United". Galway United.
  12. ^ O'Connell, Cian (October 30, 2015). "Saints secure Europa League place" – via www.rte.ie.
  13. ^ Team, Media (November 21, 2016). "Horgan and Ludden sign new deals!". Galway United.
  14. ^ GBFM, Sport (January 27, 2017). "Colm Horgan appointed Galway United Captain". GalwayBayFM.
  15. ^ "Galway go down fighting in seven-goal thriller". October 27, 2017 – via www.rte.ie.
  16. ^ Team, Media (October 28, 2017). "United relegated after Dundalk loss". Galway United.
  17. ^ "Cork City make another signing as they swoop for Galway's Colm Horgan". Irish Independent. November 9, 2017.
  18. ^ "Cork City announce Colm Horgan as third new signing this week". Irish Examiner. November 9, 2017.
  19. ^ O'Toole, Fintan (November 9, 2017). "Cork City's signing spree continues as they snap up Galway United defender". The 42.
  20. ^ McLaughlin, Gavin (February 11, 2018). "Stunning Cork comeback sees them claim President's Cup" – via www.rte.ie.
  21. ^ Donnelly, Dave (April 20, 2018). "Cork far from fluent in taking the points against Bohs" – via www.rte.ie.
  22. ^ Dollery, Paul (July 16, 2018). "Double injury blow for Cork City but McNulty could return for crunch Champions League clash". The 42.
  23. ^ "Munster Senior Cup Final Report: Cork City 3 - 1 Midleton". extratime.com.
  24. ^ "REPORT: Progrès Niederkorn 1-2 Cork City (3-2 agg)". www.leagueofireland.ie.
  25. ^ "Horgan Joins City Ranks". January 21, 2020.
  26. ^ "Colm Horgan joins Sligo Rovers". February 7, 2021 – via www.rte.ie.
  27. ^ "Colm Horgan signs for Rovers – Sligo Rovers". February 7, 2021.
  28. ^ Goulden, David (February 25, 2022). "Former Saint Keena haunts old club on Sligo debut" – via www.rte.ie.
  29. ^ Corcoran, Paul. "Colm Horgan returns to Galway United after five season absence". extratime.com.
  30. ^ GBFM, Sport (January 20, 2023). "Colm Horgan signs for Galway United". GalwayBayFM.
  31. ^ "Colm Horgan returns to Galway United". Midwest Radio. January 20, 2023.
  32. ^ Corcoran, Paul. "Colm Horgan: 'I suppose there's a sense of coming home and righting the fact that I was captain when we got relegated'". extratime.com.
  33. ^ Haverty, Alan (April 24, 2023). "MATCH REPORT: Kerry FC 1-4 Galway United (Men's First Division)". Galway United.
  34. ^ Murphy, Murt (September 22, 2023). "Galway United gain promotion to the top flight in style". Irish Examiner.
  35. ^ Ward, Johnny (September 22, 2023). "Galway seal promotion with routine victory in Kerry" – via www.rte.ie.
  36. ^ Blake, Ben (April 13, 2017). "Galway captain Horgan one of four brothers making a name for themselves in the game". The 42.
  37. ^ "Republic of Ireland - C. Horgan - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
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