Paddy McIlvenny (footballer, born 1900)


Patrick McIlvenny, known as Paddy or Patsy McIlvenny, was an Irish professional footballer who played as a centre forward or centre half. He played in the Football League for Cardiff City, Sheffield Wednesday and Northampton Town in the 1920s, and was capped once for Ireland, against Wales on 15 March 1924 in the 1923–24 British Home Championship. He also played domestically for Distillery and in English non-league football for Boston Town and Hinckley United.
Two of his sons, Paddy and Bobby, also played in the Football League.