Johnville F.C. (Dublin)

Johnville F.C. is an Irish association football club based in Dublin and active during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The club had a tradition of being a nursery club for both Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne.

Jem Kennedy, the namesake of the SFAI Kennedy Cup, was devoted to Johnville FC, he trained and scouted many notable players.

Notable former players

Republic of Ireland internationals

• Tommy Dunne
• Arthur Fitzsimons
• Dessie Glynn
• Tommy Hamilton
• Gerry Mackey
• Ronnie Nolan

Republic of Ireland B internationals

• Eamonn Darcy

League of Ireland XI representatives

• Mickey Burke
• Eamonn Darcy

Manchester United players

• Paddy Kennedy

Honours

• FAI Youth Cup
  • Winners: 1945–46, 1952–53: 2
  • Runners Up: 1949–50, 1957–58, 1968–69: 3

Source:[1][2]

References

1. "FAI Umbro Youth Challenge Cup Previous Winners". www.fai.ie. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
2. Mark Herbert, Donie Butler (1994–95). FAI Yearbook & Diary 1995. Dublin: Sportsworld Ltd.