 Doherty captained Dublin to the All-Ireland title in 1974.He later served as joint-manager of the team with Gerry McCaul and Tony Hempenstall for one season in 1989.Doherty played his club football with a selection of clubs throughout the 1960s and 1970s, however, it was with Ballyboden Wanderers/Ballyboden St. Enda's that he enjoyed his greatest successes.