He was a trainee and youth player at English clubs Gillingham and Carlisle United, but began his professional career in 2004 with Cobh Ramblers in the League of Ireland, scoring on his debut vs Athlone Town.
[1] He transferred to Kilkenny City prior to the 2007 campaign for a compensation fee because he was under the age of 23, and was made club captain upon arrival.
During his time playing in Ireland he attracted interest from Swindon Town, but opted to sign a contract with Otago United in New Zealand under ex-Irish international Terry Phelan, who would become his agent.
[4] On 25 February 2010, it was announced that Falvey would be returning to USL league in America to sign a one-year contract with the Charleston Battery.
After leaving Charleston at the end of the 2014 season, Falvey announced he would be signing with Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League for the final months of his contract with the Battery.