Ciarán Brennan (born 5 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for club Newport County. He is a former Republic of Ireland under-19 international.
Career Sheffield Wednesday Brennan joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2013, joining the U14 group, before progressing through the club's youth academies. He would sign his first professional contract on 3 May 2018, later renewing his contract at the club for a further year at the end of 2019 season and again in 2020. On 15 September 2020, he would make his first team debut at Sheffield Wednesday, starting the game against Rochdale in the second round of the EFL Cup. The club activated a one-year extension to his contract on 20 May 2021. After his Notts County loan, he would break into the first time on a more regular basis, which would see him sign a new contract until the summer of 2024. On 17 May 2024, it was confirmed he would be released following the expiration of his contract.
Loan Spells On the 20 September 2019, Brennan was sent out on a one month loan to Gainsborough Trinity, which would see him play five games before returning to Sheffield Wednesday with the club's player of the month award. On 22 September 2021, Brennan joined Notts County on a short term loan until 27 November. The loan was cut short on 8 November 2021 after featuring 5 times in all competition. On 1 July, it was announced that Brennan had joined Swindon Town on loan for the season. He made his Swindon debut against Harrogate Town on the opening day of the season. He would pick up a season-ending shoulder injury against Harrogate Town on 25 February 2023 and would return to his parent club. On 4 December 2023, Brennan joined Hartlepool United on a short term loan. He made his Hartlepool debut on 9 December in a 5–1 FA Trophy win against City of Liverpool. On 5 January 2024, it was announced that his loan spell with Hartlepool had ended.
Newport County On 25 June 2024, Newport County announced Brennan would join them on 1 July 2024 signing a two-year deal. He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.Brennan Newport debut In June 2026 Brennan accepted a contract extension at Newport.Brennan Newport extension
International career Brennan got his maiden call-up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team for the first time on 25 May 2021 to play in games against Switzerland, Denmark and Australia. However he would later have to withdraw from the squad due to illness.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSheffield Wednesday2019–20Championship00000000002020–21Championship00202000402021–22League One1100000301402022–23League One00000000002023–24Championship0000000000Total110202030180Gainsborough Trinity (loan)2019–20Northern Premier League4010000050Notts County (loan)2021–22National League4010000050Swindon Town (loan)2022–23League Two17010003 0210Hartlepool United (loan)2023–24National League4000001050Newport County2024–25League Two2701010203102025–26League Two2302010302902026–27League Two90001000100Total590303050680Career total99080501201240
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