| John Delamere | |
| Birth Date: | 18 February 1956 |
| Position: | Striker |
| Years1: | 1976–1978 |
| Clubs1: | Shelbourne |
| Years2: | 1978 |
| Clubs2: | Sligo Rovers |
| Years3: | 1978–1980 |
| Clubs3: | Shelbourne |
| Years4: | 1980 |
| Clubs4: | Limerick |
| Years5: | 1980–1981 |
| Clubs5: | Cork United |
| Years6: | 1981–1983 |
| Clubs6: | PEC Zwolle |
| Caps6: | 16 |
| Goals6: | 3 |
| Years7: | 1983–84 |
| Clubs7: | Shelbourne |
| Years8: | 1984 |
| Clubs8: | SV SVV |
| Years9: | 1984–1985 |
| Clubs9: | Hammond Lane |
| Years10: | 1985–1986 |
| Clubs10: | Home Farm |
| Years11: | 1986–1987 |
| Clubs11: | Longford Town |
| Years12: | 1987 |
| Clubs12: | Athlone Town |
John Delamere (born 18 February 1956) is an Irish former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Delamere played in Ireland with Shelbourne, Limerick and Sligo Rovers.[1] At Shelbourne he was their topscorer for a few seasons.[2] [3] He signed for Sligo Rovers in January 1978 to replace Mick Leonard.[4]
He also played for Cork United, Hammond Lane, Home Farm, Longford Town and Athlone Town.[5] [6]
Delamere was the top scorer in the 1978–79 League of Ireland season, scoring 2 goals for Sligo and 15 goals for Shelbourne.[7]
He spent the 1981–82 season with Dutch club PEC Zwolle.[8] Author Gerjos Weelink described Delamere as a "purebred cult figure".[9]
As of September 2009, he was the President of amateur club Galty Celtic, and also sponsored the club's kits.[3]
Delamere's step-brother Paddy Turner was also a footballer.[10]