Conor McCarthy (born 11 April 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Northampton Town. He has previously played for Cork City and St Mirren.
Club career A Blarney native, McCarthy began his career with local club Blarney United, before signing for Cork City. Whilst playing for Cork's under-19 team, McCarthy captained Cork to a 1–0 UEFA Youth League win over HJK Helsinki - the first victory by an Irish club in the competition's history. McCarthy signed for Scottish club St Mirren in January 2020.
Barnsley In June 2022 it was announced that he would sign for English club Barnsley on 1 July 2022, signing a three-year contract.
In January 2024, he joined League Two club Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.
He was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2024–25 season.https://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/2025/may/07/retained-list1/
Northampton Town On 23 June 2025, McCarthy agreed to join League One side Northampton Town on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Barnsley contract.
International career McCarthy has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-21 level.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCork City2016LOI Premier Division2100210000422017LOI Premier Division70403000201602018LOI Premier Division221500010213012019LOI Premier Division35421102120426Total666111613161929St Mirren2019–20Scottish Premiership9140———1312020–21Scottish Premiership3704151——4622021–22Scottish Premiership2211021——252Total68281720000845Barnsley2022–23League One700020—201102023–24League One000000—31312024–25League One2000010—30240Total27000300081381Swindon Town (loan)2023–24League Two1800000—00180Northampton Town2025–26League One3010010—613722026–27League Two000000—1010Total30100100071382Career Total20992021733121327017
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