Ciaran Brennan

Irish footballer

Ciaran BrennanPersonal information

Full name|  Ciaran Thomas Brennan[1]
Date of birth|  (2000-05-05) 5 May 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth|  Sheffield, England
Height|  1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)|  Defender
Team information

Current team

|  Newport County
Number|  6
Youth career
2013–2018|  Sheffield Wednesday
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2018–2024|  Sheffield Wednesday|  11|  (0)
2019|  → Gainsborough Trinity (loan)|  4|  (0)
2021|  → Notts County (loan)|  4|  (0)
2022–2023|  → Swindon Town (loan)|  17|  (0)
2023–2024|  → Hartlepool United (loan)|  4|  (0)
2024–|  Newport County|  26|  (0)
International career‡
2017|  Republic of Ireland U18|  2|  (0)
2019|  Republic of Ireland U19|  1|  (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:04, 18 April 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:57, 16 September 2020 (UTC)

Ciarán Brennan (born 5 May 2000) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Newport County.

## Career

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### Sheffield Wednesday

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Brennan joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2013, joining the U14 group, before progressing through the clubs youth academies.[2] He would sign his first professional contract on 3 May 2018,[3] later renewing his contract at the club for a further year at the end of 2019 season and again in 2020.[4][5] 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.[6] The club activated a one-year extension to his contract on 20 May 2021.[7] 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.[8][9] On 17 May 2024, it was confirmed he would be released following the expiration of his contract.[10]

#### Loan Spells

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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 clubs player of the month award.[11][12] On 22 September 2021, Brennan joined Notts County on a short term loan until 27 November.[13] The loan was cut short on 8 November 2021 after featuring 5 times in all competition.[14] On 1 July, it was announced that Brennan had joined Swindon Town on loan for the season.[15] He made his Swindon debut against Harrogate Town on the opening day of the season.[16] He would pick up a season-ending shoulder injury against Harrogate Town on 25 February 2023 and would return to his parent club.[17] On 4 December 2023, Brennan joined Hartlepool United on a short term loan.[18] He made his Hartlepool debut on 9 December in a 5–1 FA Trophy win against City of Liverpool.[19] On 5 January 2024, it was announced that his loan spell with Hartlepool had ended.[20]

### Newport County

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On 25 June 2024, Newport County announced Brennan would join them on 1 July 2024 signing a two-year deal.[21] He made his debut for Newport on 10 August 2024 in the 3-2 EFL League Two defeat to Cheltenham Town.[22]

## International career

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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.[23] However he would later have to withdraw from the squad due to illness.[24]

## Career statistics

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As of match played 18 April 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | FA Cup | League Cup | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Sheffield Wednesday | 2019–20[25] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
2020–21[26] | Championship  | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0
2021–22[27] | League One | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 14 | 0
2022–23[28] | League One  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
2023–24[29] | Championship  | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Total  | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0
Gainsborough Trinity (loan)  | 2019–20[25] | Northern Premier League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0
Notts County (loan)  | 2021–22[27] | National League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0
Swindon Town (loan)  | 2022–23[28] | League Two | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 21 | 0
Hartlepool United (loan)  | 2023–24[29] | National League  | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 5 | 0
Newport County | 2024–25[30] | League Two  | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 0
Career total  | 66 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 84 | 0

1. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
2. ^ Appearances in FA Trophy

## References

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1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Sheffield Wednesday" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 24. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
2. ^ "Ciaran Brennan". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
3. ^ "Ciaran Brennan signs pro Owls deal". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
4. ^ "Owls sign up academy youngsters". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
5. ^ "New deals for seven young Owls". Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
6. ^ "Report: Rochdale 0–2 Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
7. ^ "Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
8. ^ "Ciaran Brennan extends Owls contract". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
9. ^ "Brennan enjoying every minute!". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
10. ^ "Owls confirm retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
11. ^ "Owl lands as Blues boost squad". Gainsborough Trinity F.C. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
12. ^ "Brennan buoyed by Trinity loan". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
13. ^ "Ciaran Brennan joins Notts County on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
14. ^ "Loan update as Owls trio return". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
15. ^ "Ciaran Brennan joins Swindon on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 1 July 2022.
16. ^ "Rampant Town Open the Season in Style". Harrogate Town AFC. 30 July 2022.
17. ^ "Injured Sheffield Wednesday loanee Ciaran Brennan out for the season". Swindon Advertister. 12 March 2023.
18. ^ "Brennan joins Hartlepool on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
19. ^ "Match Report: Pools progress in Isuzu FA Trophy". Hartlepool United FC. 9 December 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
20. ^ "Loan player movements". Hartlepool United FC. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
21. ^ "Newport County confirm signing of Ciaran Brennan". Newport County AFC. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
22. ^ Brennan Newport debut
23. ^ "Crawford names 26-man squad for Marbella friendlies". FAI. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
24. ^ "'Gutted' Brennan pulls out of Ireland squad". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
25. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
26. ^ "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
27. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
28. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
29. ^ a b "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
30. ^ "Games played by Ciaran Brennan in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 September 2020.

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Newport County A.F.C. - current squad

* 1 Townsend
* 3 Glennon
* 4 Baker
* 5 Clarke
* 6 Brennan
* 7 Kamwa
* 8 Martin
* 9 Baker-Richardson
* 10 Greaves
* 11 Antwi
* 12 Thomas
* 13 Carney
* 14 Whitmore
* 17 K. Evans
* 19 McLoughlin
* 20 Barton
* 21 Spellman
* 23 Jameson
* 24 Wildig
* 25 Hudlin
* 26 C. Evans
* 28 Davies
* 30 Mawene
* 32 Warner
* 33 Babah
* 35 Hopkins
* 36 Webb
* 37 Bony
* 38 Patten
* 44 Ajiboye
* Manager: Jardim

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*[Barton]: Dan Barton
*[Babah]: Amani Babah
*[Hopkins]: Bailey Hopkins
*[Webb]: Lewis Webb