Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957), Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Irish footballer
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Place of Birth: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
About Derek O'Brien (footballer, born 1957)
- Derek O'Brien (born 11 September 1957 in Dublin) was an Irish footballer who played in the League of Ireland during the 1980s. O'Brien was a right back who played for Bohemians, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Athlone Town, Longford Town and Home Farm F.C..
- He represented Ireland at youth level and made 28 league appearances for Bohs. Derek played in all four European games during his time at Oriel Park, in ties against PSV Eindhoven and Hajduk Split. He signed for Rovers in the 1981 close season where he stayed for 2 seasons. He is the brother of Fran O'Brien and Ray O'Brien, son of Fran O'Brien Senior, (Drumcondra FC) and father of Mark and Colin.
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