Darren Kelly (born 30 June 1979) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays for Portadown as a defender. He began his career at home-town club Derry City and made nearly 150 league appearances for the team before moving to English Football League side Carlisle United, following financial difficulties at Derry. He spent two seasons with the club, which included an appearance in a Football League Trophy final, after which he was released and returned to Northern Ireland with Portadown.



