 O'Connor scored his only Rovers goal in a 2-0 derby victory over Bohemians in September that year.He departed Shamrock Rovers at the end of the 2008 season and following a brief spell out of the game he joined IFA Premiership side Newry City for the 2009/10 season.Danny left Rovers at the end of the 2008 season and spent some time out of the game before joining Irish League side Newry City F.C.