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‘’Shelbourne enjoy trip to the seaside’’

- June 12, 2019 0

Bray seafront saw big crowds on both Friday and Saturday for sporting reasons. Friday night evoked memories of 2012 when Katie Taylor brought home Olympic gold; this time she had the WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF world championship belts. A crowd of more than 2,000 gathered to welcome The Bray

It’s Tolka Park but not as you know it

- May 13, 2019 0

Tolka Park looked and felt different for Friday’s First Division encounter between Shelbourne and AthloneTown. The normal advertising hoardings [Abbey Seals, Bus Eireann, Finian McGrath TD] had been covered up with UEFA ones and the UEFA cover-up even extended to fancy drapes over the dugouts; hopefully the goings on at

Meeting ‘The President’ Michael D. Higgins at Tolka Park

- April 29, 2019 0

Blaise and myself were late heading down to TolkaPark for Shelbourne against Galway on Friday. We knew kick-off was imminent as we approached the ground and heard Pigbag’s ‘’Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag’’ booming out, a sign that the teams had taken the pitch. The sounds of the national anthem

Luke Byrne leaves Shamrock Rovers for Shelbourne

- January 15, 2019 1

Shelbourne have announced the signing of left back Luke Byrne. Byrne played with Shamrock Rovers for the last five seasons. He has represented Ireland at all underage levels up to Ireland u21's.

Ciaran Kilduff signs for Shelbourne

- January 5, 2019January 5, 2019 1

Former Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic striker Ciaran Kilduff has joined First Division side Shelbourne for the new season signing a two year deal. Kilduff left Jackson Armada in the winter and has been on the look out for a new club. The Kildare native has won 3 league titles

Ryan Brennan joins Shelbourne

- December 3, 2018 2

Shelbourne have announced the signing of Ryan Brennan for the 2019 season. Brennan played previously with St Patrick’s Athletic and Bray Wanderers.

League of Ireland legend David O’Sullivan retires

- November 28, 2018 2

Striker David O’Sullivan has announced his retirement from football. The Wicklow man was a key figure for Longford Town over the years and Shelbourne recently. Speaking to BetweentheStripes.ie, O’Sullivan said; “The rumors are true, I’m taking a step back from the League of Ireland. I’ve had a good run and I’ve enjoyed the

Shelbourne announce Ian Morris as their new manager

- November 6, 2018 0

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Morris (31) as Head Coach. Ian has had a distinguished playing career in England and Ireland, joining Leeds United in 2003 before playing spells at Scunthorpe United, Carlisle United, Chesterfield, Torquay United and Northampton Town. In 2015, Ian returned to Ireland

Another stay of execution for Tolka Park

- October 24, 2018 2

Originally the plans for the redevelopment of Dalymount Park proposed that Bohemians vacate the stadium at the end of 2017, play the 2018 and 2019 seasons at Tolka Park, then move back [along with Shelbourne] to the new Dalymount Park for the start of the 2020 season. Last year this

Shelbourne not reappointing Owen Heary

- October 16, 2018 0

Shelbourne has announced they are not reappointing Owen Heary as the clubs manager for next season. The board thanked Heary for his contribution which included he play offs this season and two consecutive Leinster Senior Cups.