Left back and midfielder who made his senior career debut in 2010 for Manchester City and joined Ireland's national team the same year.
He played his youth soccer for Mervue United from 2004 to 2007 and for Manchester City from 2007 to 2010.
After a few years at Manchester City where he was mostly on loan he signed a four-year contract with Bristol City on July 5, 2012.
He was born in Galway, Ireland, though he moved to England for his career.
His Premier League debut came when he was substituted for Adam Johnson.
