Barry Coffey (born March 27, 2001) is an Irish soccer player who plays for USL Championship club Hartford Athletic.
Career Coffey joined the academy of Scottish giants Celtic F.C. from his hometown Nenagh AFC in 2017, appearing twice for the B team in the Scottish Challenge Cup.
Loans to Cliftonville and Cork City His first loan came in 2021, where he joined Northern Irish club Cliftonville. His loan ended on June 10, after he scored 2 goals in 18 appearances across all competitions. In July, he joined Irish club Cork City on loan for the remainder of the 2021 season. In January 2022, his loan was extended until June.
Permanent move to Cork City In July 2022 following his loan spell, Coffey signed with Cork City on a permanent deal for the rest of the season. He signed a contract extension ahead of the 2023 season. He then signed another extension ahead of the 2024 season.
In total, Coffey made 101 appearances across all competitions during his time at Cork, scoring 28 goals.
Coffey left the club following the 2024 season.
Cobh Ramblers Coffey joined Cobh Ramblers ahead of the 2025 season. Coffey scored 26 goals in the 2025 season, winning First Division Player of the Year. In December 2025, Cobh Ramblers Director of Football, Conor Meade, confirmed on a podcast that Coffey would not return to the club.
Hartford Athletic In January 2026, Coffey joined USL Championship club Hartford Athletic ahead of their 2026 season.
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