Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 29/02/2008 |
| Age | 18 years |
| Birthplace | Manchester, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Rory Finneran
29/08/2026
Rory Finneran joined EFL League One club Notts County on a season-long loan from Newcastle United. He was eligible to play in the club's Sky Bet League One match against Burton Albion on the day of signing.
08/06/2026
Rory Finneran made his first Under-21s start for Newcastle United in June 2026. He had earlier been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21s squad for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar in Zagreb.
16/05/2026
Rory Finneran made his senior Republic of Ireland debut as a substitute in a 5-0 friendly win over Grenada in Murcia, Spain. The 18-year-old Newcastle United midfielder had been called up for the first time shortly before the match. He described the experience as an unbelievable feeling.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rory James Finneran |
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| Known For | Defensive midfielder who has played for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United U21; senior Republic of Ireland international. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.77 m |
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| Foot | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Ambrose College, Altrincham |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Rory James Finneran |
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Family
| Father | Irish national (name not confirmed) |
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Career
| Position | Defensive midfielder |
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| Youth Career | Blackburn Rovers academy; earlier youth spells included Manchester United, Manchester City, and Burnley. |
| Senior Career | Made senior debut for Blackburn Rovers in January 2024; later joined Newcastle United U21 in 2024. |
| International Career | Represented the Republic of Ireland at youth levels and received a senior call-up in 2026. |
| Current Loan | Season-long loan to Notts County (EFL League One) from Newcastle United, announced 29/08/2026; wears squad number 27. |
| Senior International Debut | 16/05/2026 vs Grenada (5-0 friendly win, Murcia, Spain), coming on as a substitute. |
Style Quotient
| Playing Position | Defensive midfielder |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became Blackburn Rovers' youngest-ever senior player in January 2024. | |
| 2. Born in England but represented the Republic of Ireland internationally. | |
| 3. Attended St Ambrose College during his school years. | |
| 4. Captained the Republic of Ireland U17 side at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar, where they reached the last 16. |
