Career
Cronin had been assistant manager to Dermot Keely at Dublin City before the club went out of business in July 2006. The following month, Gareth Cronin became manager at where he spent over two full seasons before leaving on the 17 November 2008. The Cork native took over as manager of Longford Town in June 2009 but left following the conclusion of the 2009 season.
He signed for Shamrock Rovers in 2000 where he played for two seasons making 50 total appearances.
After a spell back at Cork he signed for Kildare County in 2003 but a knee injury ended his career prematurely. He has also been capped for Ireland at every level except Senior.
As a player As a manager.