Stephen O'Halloran, Irish footballer

Stephen Edward O'Halloran (born 29 November 1987) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Stalybridge Celtic.

He began his professional career in the Premier League with Aston Villa and has earned two full international caps for the Republic of Ireland. Following two serious cruciate ligament injuries during his time at Villa Park he left the club without making a first team appearance. O'Halloran went on to play professional football with Coventry City in 2010–11 and Carlisle United in 2011–12 before moving into semi-professional football in 2012. O'Halloran has gone on to play for Nuneaton Town, Stockport County, Salford City and FC United of Manchester during his NLS career.

He is also a qualified physiotherapist having graduated from the University of Salford in 2016.