Dave Mooney

Shamrock Rovers

Mooney joined Shamrock Rovers, his first senior club, in 2000, while he was a pupil in Coláiste Éanna, in Dublin. He scored in every round when Rovers' won the U17 All Ireland title against Kingdom Boys in 2002. Mooney made his first team debut coming on as a sub against Longford Town on 6 April 2004. His first goal came on 24 June 2004 against Dublin City. In his fifteen months in the first team, he scored nine goals in 40 total appearances. Due to Rovers' financial position at the time players had to be sold on and Mooney moved to Longford. His last game with Rovers was against Cork City on 22 July 2005.

Longford Town

He made his Longford debut on 6 August 2005 in a 1–0 win over Bohemians. His scoring return of 19 goals in the 2007 League of Ireland Premier Division season ensured he was top scorer in the league. Mooney's goals also led Longford Town to the final of the FAI Cup. However, Longford Town were relegated to the League of Ireland First Division, albeit with a six-point deduction, and lost the FAI Cup final to Cork City. His form throughout the season resulted in a nomination for the PFAI Player of the Year and he won the FAI Player of the Year, as well as the Player of the Month award for August 2007.

Cork City

After Mooney's form throughout the 2007 League of Ireland season, he was linked to potential moves away from Flancare Park. He had been linked with a move to the Football League the following season with…

Longford Town

FAI Cup runner-up: 2007

Individual

League of Ireland Player of the Year: 2007 League of Ireland Premier Division Top Scorer: 2007, 2008