Graham Anthony Killoughery (born 22 July 1984 in

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) is an Irish former professional

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and is currently a professional dancer.

Football career

Killoughery, a left winger, joined

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as a trainee on 1 July 2001, having been spotted by Torquay youth coach

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playing, alongside another future trainee Biju Kironde, for Lewisham against Exeter City in an

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match. His league debut came while still a trainee, on 29 March 2003 when came on as a late replacement for

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in the 1-1 draw at home to

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. He made a further appearance as a substitute against Southend United the following month and two days later started the 2-2 home draw with Leyton Orient. In the 2003 close season, Killoughery, along with four other trainees ( Kain Bond, Lucas Burgess,

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and Steven Orchard) signed professional with Torquay. He started the following season as a squad member, appearing as a substitute in the defeats at home to

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and away to

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in August 2003 and in the draw at home to

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the following month. His final first team appearance came on 14 October 2003 when he was a second-half substitute for Jason Fowler in the

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defeat away to Peterborough United. He was released by Torquay manager

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at the end of October 2003.

Dancing career

He subsequently became a professional dancer, appearing in Lord of the Dance.Troupe One
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Personal life

Killoughery has a younger brother, Iain and two elder sisters, Michelle and Shona, who is also a professional Irish dancer and was a lead dancer in the Lord of the Dance.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Killoughery, Graham 1984 births Footballers from Greater London Living people Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Torquay United F.C. players Performers of Irish dance Men's association football wingers Dancers from London