Darren Dennehy (born 21 September 1988) is an Irish former footballer who played as a defender for Everton, Cardiff City, Hereford United, Gillingham & Barnet in England, before returning home to play for Cork City, St Patrick's Athletic & Limerick in the League of Ireland Premier Division, alongside his older brother Billy at all three clubs.

Born in County Kerry, Dennehy began his career at Everton progressing from the youth system,[1] but did not make a first team appearance at the club.

[4] He made just two more appearances for Hereford, in consecutive 3–0 defeats to Scunthorpe United and Swindon Town, before his season was ended when he contracted glandular fever while away with the Republic of Ireland under-21 side.

[11] On 12 July 2010, Dennehy joined Football League Two side Barnet on a free transfer,[12] making his debut on the opening day of the 2010–11 season in a 2–1 defeat to Chesterfield.

[13] Dennehy missed the rest of the 2010–11 season after sustaining a foot injury in the 3–1 home win against Cheltenham Town on 4 September 2010.