John Byrne (born 29 August 1962) is an Irish former football player, who was active during the 1980s and 1990s.
Byrne played for Home Farm, Bohemians, Sligo Rovers and St Patricks Athletic during his career in the League of Ireland.
He moved to St Pats from Sligo Rovers in 1993, signing for Brian Kerr under whom he won a league winners medal in 1995/96.
John currently works as a full-time sports lecturer in Technological University Dublin, a position he has held since 2002.
He is a holder of the UEFA B License and currently coaches for Hartstown Huntstown based in Mulhuddart.