03/2009: Derek Kavanagh ist U-18 Nationalspieler für Irland.

2010: Irish under 18 international Kavanagh made his transfer from crumlin united to bohemians in may 2010. The strong center half is dominant in the air and skill full with the ball at his feet. His pace is one of his main assets. Kavanagh can also play as a right back or a center midfielder.