Joshua Donoghue

  • Joshua Donoghue

  • Career
    Clubs

    Killorglin A.F.C,

    Kerry F.C.
  • Position
    Defender
  • Years at Killorglin
    2020-2026

Killorglin A.F.C Memories

Q
Looking back, what are your favourite memories wearing the Killorglin AFC jersey?
A
Playing with my friends and team mates.
Q
Is there one match that you will never forget? Why?
A
Fenit U14, I scored two goals.
Q
What was your proudest moment/performance at Killorglin AFC?
A
Scoring the two goals while playing up with U14.

Academy Journey

Q
What are your earliest memories of football with the club?
A
Starting at 6yrs of age, training on the Astro, meeting Batty Foley all decked out in Liverpool gear.
Q
What was your favourite part of academy football?
A
Meeting my friends and making new friends.
Q
Who were some of your closest teammates growing up?
A
Seàn Óg, Hugo, CJ & Lorcan.
Q
What lessons did academy football teach you?
A
Respect players, coaches and refs.

Coaches & Mentors

Q
Is there any advice from a coach that you still think about today?
A
One coach kept saying “Communication is key”, that has stayed with me all the time.

Fun Facts & Quick Fire

Q
Favourite football player of all time?
A
Carles Puyol.
Q
Favourite current player?
A
Virgil Van Dijk.
Q
Favourite football team outside of Ireland?
A
Liverpool.
Q
Favourite position to play?
A
Centre back.
Q
Left foot or right foot?
A
right foot.
Q
Pre-match song or artist?
A
Rein Me In by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean.

Off the Pitch

Q
Favourite food?
A
Chicken tenders & pizza.
Q
Favourite Drink?
A
Milk.
Q
Favourite movie?
A
Fast and Furious.
Q
Favourite TV series?
A
Ted Lasso.
Q
Dream holiday destination?
A
Dubai.
Q
Hidden talent that people might not know about?
A
Double jointed.
Q
Favourite school subject?
A
Maths and PE.

This or That

Q
Messi or Ronaldo?
A
Messi.
Q
Premier League or Champions League?
A
Champions League.
Q
Score a winning goal or make a goal-saving tackle?
A
Make a goal-saving tackle.
Q
Training session or match day?
A
Match day.
Q
Boots: Classic Black or Bright Colours?
A
Classic Black.

Final Reflection

Q
If you could speak to your younger self on the first day at Killorglin AFC, what would you say?
A
Learn and practice the basics all the time.
Q
In one word, describe your football journey.
A
Dedication.
Q
What is your favourite phrase or saying?
A
Success is not about reaching the top but about enjoying the climb.