Gareth McGlynn (born 29 October 1982 in Inch, Donegal, Ireland) is a retired footballer who played for Derry City.

He made his debut in April 2001 in a 1-0 home victory over Kilkenny City with his first goal for the club arriving 10 days later during a 3-3 draw with Shelbourne.

A talented ball player, he has battled his way back into the team and impressed Stephen Kenny sufficiently to warrant a run in the side.

In September 2006, two semi-final goals from McGlynn against Limerick helped Derry win 3-0 and thus qualify for the final of the League of Ireland Cup.

[citation needed] He left Derry in December 2011 to go to Australia and signed for Stirling Lions in the Football West State League.