When we last spoke to Aaron Doran, he had just assisted Evan Ferguson to help Bohemian’s win the U-17 League of Ireland.
Fast forward almost five years, and the Ratheniska man is still playing the sport that he loves.
While some of his teammates from that game are plying their trade in England, Italy and Scotland, the midfielder’s journey has taken him around Ireland.
When his time at Bohemian’s came to an end, Doran signed for First Division club Wexford FC.
After a difficult 2023 season in the sunny South East, Aaron received the news that his contract would not be extended and he found himself without a club for the first time ever.
But rather than pack it in, the former Portlaoise AFC man dropped into the Leinster Senior League and rebuilt his career with Maynooth – a place where he was also in college at the time.
A successful spell there saw him score a move to Longford Town this season where things took off again.
Operating in midfield, Doran led his side up the table and they just missed out on a place in the playoffs.
In the off season, Doran was named the club’s Player of the Year and in the middle of his off season, Aaron joined Alan Hartnett for a chat.
He tells his story so far and offers some advice to young players who find themselves facing situations like he did.
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