Garry Breen

Garry Breen (born 17 March 1989 in Kilkenny) is an Irish footballer currently playing for Galway United. His regular position is at centre back.

Club Career

Breen started his career playing for his local youth club in Kilkenny, and moved to Dublin to play for Belvedere in 2003. After winning two All-Ireland medals with the club he moved to England at the age of 16 to join Manchester City.

He was signed by League One side on 1 July 2008, after being released by City for whom he played in the 2006 FA Youth Cup final.. However, he left the club by mutual consent on 3 February 2009 having failed to make a competitive appearance for the club during his seven month spell. He has since joined Galway United ahead of the 2009 Irish League season.

International Honours

Breen has also been capped for Ireland at several youth levels, up to the Under 21s, who he played his first match for on August 19, 2008, coming on for Darren Dennehy at half time against Austria.