[1] He signed a two-year professional contract near the end of the 2008–09 season during which the club were promoted to the Premier League.
[2] In January 2011 he headed for a loan spell at League Two side Barnet,[3] where he made his professional debut in a game against Southend.
[4] He made three appearances for the Bees as they battled relegation from the Football League before suffering ligament damage during training that ended his season.
[6] In late August 2011, Dunleavy joined Major League Soccer club Vancouver Whitecaps on trial until 7 September 2011.
[7] In January 2012, Dunleavy joined Cork City where he captained the club for a number of seasons, however injuries curtailed most of his likely appearances.