Conor McCarthy (born 11 April 1998) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Northampton Town. He has previously played for Cork City and St Mirren.
A Blarney native, McCarthy began his career with local club Blarney United, before signing for Cork City. Whilst playing for Cork's under-19 team, McCarthy captained Cork to a 1âÂÂ0 UEFA Youth League win over HJK Helsinki - the first victory by an Irish club in the competition's history. McCarthy signed for Scottish club St Mirren in January 2020.
In June 2022 it was announced that he would sign for English club Barnsley on 1 July 2022, signing a three-year contract.
In January 2024, he joined League Two club Swindon Town on loan until the end of the season.
He was released by Barnsley at the end of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
On 23 June 2025, McCarthy agreed to join League One side Northampton Town on a two-year deal upon the expiration of his Barnsley contract.
McCarthy has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-18 and under-21 level.