Derek Doyle (born 30 April 1986) is an Irish footballer who plays for League of Ireland First Division club Drogheda United.
[1] He made his debut for the Students as a 19-year-old coming on as a second-half substitute during a 1–1 league draw against Shelbourne on 3 June 2005 at Belfield Park[2] and he scored his first goal against the same opposition at the same venue the following season on 22 April 2006.
[3] Doyle earned a reputation as an attacking midfielder contributing 11 goals and numerous assists during his spell at Belfield Park before a leg-break in a league fixture against Sligo Rovers in 2007 curtailed that season.
[5] Doyle made his Dundalk debut as second-half substitute against Wexford Youths at Oriel Park on 31 July 2008 in a 1–0 victory for the Lilywhites.
He parted company with Shelbourne at the end of 2009 and he subsequently linked up with his former UCD manager Pete Mahon at St. Patrick's Athletic for the 2010 Premier Division season.