 He played 114 league games for Tranmere, before leaving in December 1960.After a spell as manager at Sligo Rovers, Farrell became manager of Holyhead Town and, helped by a number of former Everton and Tranmere players, he guided them to the Welsh League (North) title.In September 1967 Farrell signed a one-year contract to manage St. Patrick's Athletic F.C.