Month: December 2019

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Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Gary Deegan from Cambridge United FC.

Having began his career at Shels in 2006, Deegan has played for Hibernian FC, Coventry City and Northampton Town after leaving for the UK in 2010.

The 32-year-old has played in the UEFA Intertoto Cup for the Reds as well as the UEFA Champions League for neighbours Bohemian FC.

Deegan won the League of Ireland and FAI Cup double with Bohs in 2008 and also won the English Football League Two Play-Offs with Southend United in 2015.

Deegan played 41 times for Cambridge United in the 2018/2019 season and 42 times the season previous in the EFL League Two.

The Dubliner was also voted onto the 2009 League of Ireland PFAI Team of the Season before being signed by Chris Coleman’s Coventry City.

Shels boss Ian Morris said Deegan arrives set to “help drive us on.”

“I’m really pleased, he’s the one that I’ve been keeping an eye on for quite a while. He brings a wealth of experience to us with attitude, mentality and ability as well, so I’m delighted to get him in,” Morris said.

“He’ll be a big help and drive standards as well adding to what we have in the building. We’ve got a lot of experience in there and I think he’ll be the final piece of the puzzle,” he added.

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As we finish a year of great success for Shelbourne Football Club, and enter our 125th year, we would like to send a message of thanks to our sponsors, volunteers and supporters. 

With the SSE Airtricity League First Division title, promotion to the Premier Division, FAI Women’s National League Cup title and a great year for our academy, 2019 has been a year to remember. 

We would like to say a special word of thanks to our sponsors Dublin City University, FLYEfit, Daniel Whelan’s Tiling and Bathrooms, Feehan Consultancy Group and EISports, without whom we would not have achieved such great success.

We owe another special thanks to our dedicated and wonderful supporters with attendances at Tolka Park almost doubling in 2019 as we secured our return to the top flight. 

As our men’s first team manager, Ian Morris, frequently referred to several times in the year, the bond between players and fans was remarkable throughout the year both home and away. 

A club is only as good as it’s volunteers, so to all those who provide so much of their spare time to the betterment of the club, we would also like to thank every single volunteer for their terrific work again this year. 

With so much to be excited about in 2020, our 125th year, we would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and an even better new year.

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The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixtures have been released and the Reds face a trip to Turner’s Cross to play Cork City on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2020.

Among some great fixtures for fans to look forward to, we have our first Dublin Derby on February 28, when we host St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park and travel to Dalymount the week after to play Bohemian FC.

Our first home game at Tolka Park will be against reigning champions Dundalk on February 21.

Please see the full fixtures here: https://cms.sseairtricityleague.ie/sites/default/files/inline-files/2020%20Season%20SSE%20Airtricity%20League%20Premier%20Division%20Fixture%20List.pdf

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The Shels Club Shop is open this Saturday, December 21, from 10:30 to 14:00. We will also have a visit from Santa to help all young Shels fans celebrate Christmas at Tolka Park!

There will be a once off special offer on a 125 Year Gift Pack for Saturday only.

For €60 the pack includes:

  • Scarf
  • Reversible Beanie
  • Anniversary Pins x 3
  • Lanyard
  • Teddy Bear 
  • Magnet
  • 125th Engraved Key Ring

Our Umbro Ireland Shelbourne FC 2020 gear will also be available along with much more. This will be the final day before Christmas it will be open.

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FAI NATIONAL DRAW 2019
SHELBOURNE FC CLUB DRAW RESULTS

2 x Premium Match Tickets and accomodation for a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: DAN DONNELLAN Ticket No: 37021 Seller: Donal Donnellan

2 x Premium Match Tickets and accomodation for a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: DYLAN CASSIDY Ticket No: 37859 Seller: Shelbourne FC Academy

2 tickets to a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: CLIONA MC HUGH Ticket No: 36976 Seller: Shelbourne FC WNL Team

2 tickets to a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: CHARLES MC DONNELL Ticket No: 37716 Seller: Charles Mc Donnell

2 tickets to a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: SUSAN GROTEWOLD Ticket No: 37706 Seller: Tom Murray

2 tickets to a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: MICHAEL FORAN Ticket No: 37753 Seller: Shelbourne FC Academy

2 tickets to a 2020 Men’s Senior International Match

Winner: JAMIE CULLEN Ticket No: 37559 Seller: Shelbourne FC Academy

Republic Of Ireland Jersey

Winner: TERRY GOODSON Ticket No: 37649 Seller: Paddy Goodson

Republic Of Ireland Jersey

Winner: JENNY HANNON Ticket No: 37031 Seller: Jenny Hannon

FAI Summer Soccer Schools place

Winner: SINEAD DONNELLAN Ticket No: 37211 Seller: Shelbourne FC WNL Team

FAI Summer Soccer Schools place

Winner: KEVIN KIMMAGE Ticket No: 37770 Seller: Shelbourne FC Academy

FAI Summer Soccer Schools place

Winner: TONY KENNEDY Ticket No: 36951 Seller: Anto Clarke

FAI Summer Soccer Schools place

Winner: RICHARD DUFFY Ticket No: 37779 Seller: Shelbourne FC Academy

The main draw took place in the Aviva Stadium on Thursday the 5th of

December and the full list of winners can be viewed be visiting www.fai.ie

Shelbourne FC did have two winners in the main draw. 

Congratulations to KEN BUCKMASTER who wins himself a SIGNED IRELAND JERSEY. And

Also to GRAINNE MC MANUS who wins an IRELAND JERSEY.

A very big thank you to everyone who either bought or sold tickets for the draw on behalf of the club. Your support is very much appreciated

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The Shels Club Shop will be open this Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 with new limited edition merchandise marking our 125th anniversary.

We will have our new Umbro range ready for the 2020 season as well as other Shels related merchandise.

Beanies, hats, scarves, mugs, pins, lanyards, tee shirts and our 2020 Home Kit all available as well as much more.

The Shels Club Shop is located inside Tolka Park.

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Our SSE Airtricity League Premier Division team will take on a team of former Shels youth player Izzy Dezu’s team mates tonight at the AUL Complex.

Kick off is 19:30 and all support is welcome to mark this special occasion.

Izzy Dezu passed away at just 16-years-old after collapsing while playing for Shels in a Dublin and District Schoolboys League (DDSL) under-16 match against St Kevin’s Boys on December 12, 2017.

Izzy is remembered everyday as a fantastic and wonderful friend, player, sibling and son as tonight’s match will go some small may of celebrating his life.

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Open training for the U17 WNL team will take place at Blanchardstown IT Astro Turf at 20:00 on Tuesday, December 10.

This is for players born in 2003, 2004 and 2005 and we would ask interested players to pre-register by sending an email to u17wnl@shelbournefc.ie with name, date of birth, contact number and current club by Monday, December 9.

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Shelbourne FC is delighted to host a party celebrating our 125th anniversary and our return to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in 2020. 

To celebrate our rich musical history amongst our fanbase we are excited to host several eclectic acts in The Workman’s Club in Dublin on January 18, 2020.

Former player and current League of Ireland pundit Stuart Byrne will play his first ever live performance to mark the occasion after releasing his debut record to great acclaim. 

Fan favorites Oski Bravo will perform after several well received gigs at Tolka Park in recent years. 

The Guilty Party, featuring In Tua Nua’s Paul Byrne (father to Luke Byrne), will also play on the evening promising to bring their renowned set of classics to the Workman’s. 

Topping off the night will be DJ’s from the Reds fan base including White Collar Boy, DJ Tony Bones and more TBA,

We will have Reds merchandise on sale to mark the occasion too. The venue has limited capacity and advance purchase of tickets is advised.

Doors: 19:00

Tickets: EUR 10 (Print confirmation email)

Line Up

Stuart Byrne (Live)

Oski Bravo (Live)

The Guilty Party (Live)

White Collar Boy (DJ)

Tony Bones (DJ)

Plus more TBA

Tickets can be purchased online here: https://shop.shelbournefc.ie/products/the-shels-social-celebrating-125-years