Posted on 2016-12-22

The FAI today released the fixtures for the 2017 SSE Airtricity League of Ireland. Shelbourne will start the First Division campaign at home to Longford Town on Friday, February 24th, at 7.45pm.

The FAI also announced that, from 2018, the Premier Division will be reduced to ten teams which means there will be no play-offs in the First Division this season. The winners will be promoted and 3 teams will be relegated from the Premier Division. This has a major impact on this club, and all First Division clubs who were hoping to win promotion this season, and it is more important than ever that we do everything possible to give Owen Heary and the team all the support we can.

http://sseairtricityleague.ie/images/2017_Season_SSE_Airtricity_League_First_Division_Fixture_List.pdf

Posted on 2016-12-21

Shelbourne’s new manager for the Under 19s SSE Airtricity Elite League is Wayne Groves.

Wayne comes to us from Longford Town, where he managed their U19 team to the semi-final of the Shield competition last season, where they were extremely unlucky to lose to Bohemians on penalties.

Wayne’s assistant will be Kilcock man Brendan Rooney, who was with Wayne at Longford Town in the same role.

Pictured above are new Manager Wayne Groves in red and his assistant Brendan Rooney in navy

Posted on 2016-12-142020-02-12

Martin Murray has been appointed to the new position of National League Development Officer.

As part of his role, Martin will work with the First Team Manager to recruit players for the U17 and U19 National League squads. He will also co-ordinate training arrangements for the club’s various NL teams.

Martin was previously manager of Shelbourne’s U19 National League team.

Posted on 2016-12-142020-03-12

The club will host a meeting for supporters on Monday, Dec 19th at 7.30pm, in the Regency Hotel to discuss various issues currently affecting the club and look ahead to the 2017 season.

We are aware that the meeting is being held at short notice and very close to Christmas but the Board of Management is eager to have this discussion at the earliest opportunity.

Owen Heary will be there to give his outlook on the prospects for the coming season, new signings and to answer questions from the floor.

We hope to see as many Shelbourne fans as possible there on the night, including members of the various supporters groups.

Posted on 2016-12-13

REMINDER – The Early Bird offer on Season Tickets ends at the weekend.

Season Tickets can be purchased at Tolka Park on Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.

They can also be purchased at the Club's Online Shop

2017 Prices and Benefits

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Family	€320	€350
Adult	€160	€175
Student	€90	€100
Juvenile	€55	€60
OAP	€55	€60

• Early Bird prices are available until Dec 19th.
• Student tickets are available to anyone in full time education or holding a third-level student ID that is valid until at least 30 March 2017.
• Juvenile tickets are available to those aged 14 and under on 30 March 2017.
• If you purchase any of the reduced-price tickets, you may be asked to provide evidence on collection or at the turnstile that you qualify so please bring valid student card, photo ID and/or evidence of age, as appropriate.

Should you be purchasing the ticket as a gift, please email shop@shelbournefc.ie with the name, address & email address of the recipient, as any additional special offers for season ticket holders during the season will advised by email.

Click here to purchase your season ticket.

You may also purchase your ticket in person from Tolka Park. A 5% credit/debit card fee applies in all cases where a card is used for payment (online or in person). The office will be open every Thu and Sat,10am-4pm, until Dec 17th. If you need to call the office, the phone number is 01 837 5536.

Shop Discount

Present your season ticket at the Club Shop in Tolka Park to avail of a 10% discount off club merchandise. Please note that your Season Ticket is not transferable and you must be present to avail of the discount.

Commemorative Pin Badges

Each Season Ticket holder will receive an exclusive 2017 pin badge at the beginning of the new season. Family Ticket holders will receive 4 badges

Women’s National League matches

Your 2017 Season Ticket will entitle you to free entry to Shelbourne’s WNL home matches in Tolka Park and Morton Stadium. Please note that some home matches take place in other venues, such as AUL, where the gate is not controlled by us and we cannot offer season ticket entry in these cases.

Pre-season Friendlies

Season Tickets will now be valid for any pre-season friendlies in Tolka Park in the run-up to the League of Ireland season.

Posted on 2016-12-112020-03-12

Shelbourne’s latest signing for the coming season is Derek Prendergast.

Defender Prendergast comes to Shels from Bohemians, where he has played for the past two seasons, playing in 28 league games in each of those seasons.

He joined Bohs from Athlone Town, having played with Drogheda United and Bray Wanderers, since stepping up to the League of Ireland from Bangor Celtic in June 2010.

Posted on 2016-12-10

SHELS, A Grand Old Team to Know

A History of Shelbourne Football Club since 1895

Published earlier in the year, this book by Chris Sands, covers the history of the club in 230 Pages, with chapters entitled:-

1 – In the Beginning, a Solid Start (1895- 1921)

2 – After the 'Split', a New Association (1921- 1945)

3 – Fifty Years a-Grown, a Diamond Jubilee (1945-1956)

4 – The 'Gerry Doyle Years' (1956-1966)

5 – A Feast of Football, Savouring the Sixties (1966- 1980)

6 – In the Doldrums, A New Dawn Breaks (1980- 2000)

7 – The New Millenium, Ollie's Optimism Achieves (2000- 2006)

8 – After the Fall, Down to the Basement (2007- 2015)

9 – The Overview, The Future

10- Frank Martin, Shelbourne Facts and Figures

Available from the club shop at Tolka Park (open Saturdays 1pm to 4pm) price €20 or

online at shop.shelbournefc.ie (€20 +P&P)

Posted on 2016-12-092020-03-12

Shelbourne FC legend, Dean Delany returns to Tolka Park for 2017 season.

Delany, who played with the Reds between 2005 and 2012 (with a break in 2007 when he went to Waterford), played in 177 league games and 15 FAI Cup games.

At the end of the 2012 season, Deano signed for close neighbours Bohemians, where he has been in the intervening years.

Delany becomes the 14th member of the squad for the 2017 season.

Welcome back Deano!

Posted on 2016-12-03

Make sure your there tomorrow to watch us lift the @FAI_WNL Trophy @peamountutd KO 2 PM #Champions @eflow_freeflow

Posted on 2016-12-01

Shelbourne FC would like to announce the departure of Under 19 Manager, Martin Murray.

We wholeheartedly thank Martin for all the effort and work he has put into our Under 19 squads over the last 4 years.

Success is not always measured in trophies and although we have had many good results under Martin’s reign, the biggest success is undoubtedly the progress of players into the 1^st team and this was always his primary aim. In fact he sacrificed results on occasions to facilitate the senior squad and as a consequence quite a number of his players made it through to the higher level.

We are extremely disappointed to have lost Martin as Under 19 Manager due to circumstances beyond our control, as people of his calibre and ability are hard to find.

We wish him every good luck and hope that he will consider remaining with the club in another capacity.

We would further like to thank all Martin’s back room staff over the years for all their hard work and effort.