Posted on 2021-12-262021-12-26

Shelbourne signs midfielder Aodh Dervin from Longford Town 

Shelbourne FC has today announced the signing of midfielder Aodh Dervin from Longford Town ahead of the 2022 season. 

The 22-year-old hails from the midlands and has played at Bishopsgate since 2015. ​​Aodh played with Longford Town’s U17 squad for the 2015 and 2016 seasons before becoming a mainstay since joining their senior team helping them to promotion in the 2020 campaign. 

At just 21, Aodh had won the Player of the Season for the midlanders in their promotion season before playing a full campaign in the Premier Division last season. 

Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff said: “We are delighted to welcome Aodh to Tolka Park. He has played a lot of games for one so young, so he is a brilliant addition to our midfield options. He is tenacious, technical and has an infectious appetite for the game. He will fit perfectly into the dressing room”

Speaking on his announcement, Aodh Dervin told shelbournefc.ie: “Look when Damien Duff rings you, it’s a great feeling. It had been In the works for a while and it was the right time on all sides. I’m hungry to be involved in what is going to be a ruthless environment. I’m obsessed with hard work and will be fully focused on it now. It’s a great Christmas present to get it over the line. I’m all Shels now.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Head of Communications and Media

Shelbourne FC

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie 

About Shelbourne FC

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as the club is commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 National Cups, two Women’s National League and one FAI Women’s Cup. The Tolka Park side compete in both the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League and has a thriving Academy based at the Athletic Union League in North Dublin with over 400 boys and girls.

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Aodh Dervin

Posted on 2021-12-212021-12-21

Shelbourne FC is delighted to present the 1895 Pale Ale, the new Official Beer of Shelbourne FC in collaboration with Dublin brewery Hope Beer. 

With the brewery located in Dublin’s Northside near Kilbarrack and Raheny, Hope Beer is one of the capital’s newest institutions. 

The new 1895 Pale Ale sees one of Dublin’s oldest clubs meet one of its newest breweries to create an easy-drinking, malty pale ale with a subtly hop-kick. 

Hope Beer started out in 2015 when the brewery was founded by four friends with a passion for beer and business. What began as a series of late-night kitchen table discussions is now a state-of-the-art brewery, producing an extensive range of award-winning premium craft beers.

Hope produces a core range of five distinct beer styles which are available all year round as well as two seasonals and a wide range of limited-edition beers.

All Hope beers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged at Howth Junction on Dublin’s Northside and are crafted to be the perfect accompaniment to food. 

The 1895 Pale Ale will be available prior to Christmas from Tolka Park from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 22 December and from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, 23 December. 

It will also then be available from local off-licences and from the Tolka Bar during the 2022 Season where Shels will feature in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League.

Posted on 2021-12-212021-12-21

Shelbourne FC will open the defence of our FAI Women’s National League campaign at home to Bohemian FC at Tolka Park on Saturday, March 3, 2022. 

The Reds will face a first clash with Sligo Rovers FC in the WNL on April 2 at home while a first game against Peamount United will be at home on Saturday, May 7. 

Shels will close their campaign against Wexford Youths on October 29, 2022.

Posted on 2021-12-202021-12-20

Shelbourne FC will face St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park in a Dublin Derby for our first game back in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

The Reds’ first away trip of the 2022 season will be away to Drogheda United on February 25 followed by a trip to UCD three days later. 

Other fixtures include Dublin Derbies with Bohemian FC on March 14 at Dalymount Park and Shamrock Rovers at home on April 8. 

The Reds conclude their campaign with a trip to Inchicore on November 4. 

Get your Season Ticket now here.

Posted on 2021-12-202021-12-20

December 20, 2021: Shelbourne FC has today announced a new sponsorship deal with MANSCAPED™, the leader in male grooming and hygiene. 

As part of the agreement, MANSCAPED will benefit from digital media collaboration, player access and designation as the exclusive grooming partner of Shelbourne FC. 

MANSCAPED has become a leading consumer lifestyle brand admired and trusted by over four million men worldwide, and is the global leader in men’s grooming, hygiene, and self-care. Founded by Paul Tran in 2016 in San Diego, California, MANSCAPED tapped a space within men’s grooming, sparking a fresh conversation that was once taboo, and creating a new category of its own.

Today, MANSCAPED’s diversified line of precision-engineered tools, unique formulations, and accessories provide the essentials for male self-care, while moving men forward by unlocking their confidence and elevating lives.

Also included in the partnership in-stadium advertising signage at Tolka Park for Shelbourne FC’s home match days. 

Shop now online for Holiday specials – https://eu.manscaped.com/

Shelbourne FC. Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “It’s great to partner with an international brand like MANSCAPED for next season, it really shows the direction that the club is going. It’s really encouraging to see brands like MANSCAPED seeing that we offer partnerships with a purpose.  I’m really looking forward to working with Lucas and the team at MANSCAPED into 2022 and thank them for their support.”

Posted on 2021-12-192021-12-19

 Shelbourne FC has today announced the signing of Welsh forward Daniel Hawkins after his spell with Finn Harps last season. 

Born in Cardiff, Hawkins spent time with Swansea City and Hull City before signing his first professional contract for Salford City. 

The 20-year-old comes to Tolka Park having played in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division with Finn Harps last season. 

Hawkins particularly impressed towards the end of last season and becomes Head Coach Damien Duff’s latest signing ahead of the 2022 season. 

Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff said: “Dan has had a great footballing education with clubs in the UK. He then went and impressed in the second half of the season last year in the League Of Ireland. He is highly technical and will bring another dimension to our attacking play.”

Speaking on his announcement, Daniel Hawkins told shelbournefc.ie: “I can’t wait to get going. I’m buzzing to get over and start what is a brilliant opportunity for myself. Learning about the project from Damien and management has been really exciting and we want to push up as high as possible in the league. The sky’s the limit for us as a group.” 

For more information:

Gavin White

Head of Communications and Media

Shelbourne FC

00 353 87 318 2749

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie 

About Shelbourne FC

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as the club is commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 National Cups, two Women’s National League and one FAI Women’s Cup. The Tolka Park side compete in both the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League and has a thriving Academy based at the Athletic Union League in North Dublin with over 400 boys and girls.

www.shelbournefc.ie

Twitter: @shelsfc

Instagram: @shelsfc

Facebook: shelbournefc

Posted on 2021-12-172021-12-17

Shelbourne FC has today announced lifelong supporter Darren Cleary as it’s new Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) at the Club. 

Darren is a lifelong Shelbourne fan and an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, the Dubliner would be well known to Reds supporters for his media work with the club. Cleary hosts The 1895 Podcast and Post Match show, as well as serving as club commentator for LOITV broadcasts alongside Steven Doody. 

As part of his role, Darren will be responsible for acting as a key conduit between the Club and its supporters and will focus on the following key tasks during his tenure:

• To serve as a bridge between the club and supporters, while providing a two-way flow of information on key issues. The SLO will proactively engage with the fanbase on matters of strategic importance to both Shelbourne Football club and its supporters.
  
  
• The SLO will oversee and examine new structural ways of bringing further fan representation within the Club

• Gather feedback and suggestions regarding strategy around improvement of the match day experience at Tolka Park
  
  
• Play an active role in helping to advocate fan opinions and considerations in the development of club policy and processes.

Cleary currently works in media, leading podcast strategy and development across the Bauer Media Ireland group as managing editor, digital audio. 

Darren has extensive experience in sports, events, communications and content.  Prior to joining Bauer Media. He served as Global Director of Sport at Web Summit, the largest business, technology, and sports conference in the world. Cleary led the sports programming at events in Europe, Asia, and America. The Dublin 1 native also chaired the selection committee for the prestigious Web Summit Innovation In Sport Award, the international mark of excellence in the sports business community.

An award-winning journalist and broadcaster, prior to joining Web Summit, Cleary has also worked with Off The Ball, Ireland’s leading independent sports broadcaster. During his time there he was named Sports Broadcaster of the Year at the IMRO National Irish Radio Awards in 2018. Prior to joining Off The Ball, Cleary worked as a broadcast journalist with eir Sport, RTÉ, 98FM, Today FM, Newstalk, and FM104.

The Club would like to thank outgoing SLO Lee Daly for his support in the role previously.

Shelbourne FC Supporter Liaison Officer Darren Cleary said: “I’m delighted to be appointed Supporter Liaison Officer by Shelbourne FC. As a Shelbourne supporter, above all else, I understand how critical it is to enhance and strengthen the connection between the club and our fanbase. Shels fans are the heart and soul of this football club, it’s vital that honest, constructive and consistent lines of communication between supporters and the club exist. I would like to sincerely thank the board of Shelbourne FC for the opportunity.” 

For more information:

Gavin White

Head of Communications and Media

Shelbourne FC

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie 

About Shelbourne FC

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as the club is commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 National Cups, two Women’s National League and one FAI Women’s Cup. The Tolka Park side compete in both the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League and has a thriving Academy based at the Athletic Union League in North Dublin with over 400 boys and girls.

www.shelbournefc.ie

Twitter: @shelsfc

Instagram: @shelsfc

Facebook: shelbournefc

Posted on 2021-12-172021-12-17

Shelbourne Football Club has today announced Academy player Jad Hakiki has signed his first professional contract with the Club after a hugely successful season with the Shelbourne U17M League of Ireland team last year. 

The attacking midfielder has impressed with the U17M team winning the Shield in 2021 and has also made appearances for Republic of Ireland U18M recently, scoring with two further assists in a 7-1 win over Malta. 

At just 17, Jad has played with our U17M and U19M teams at League of Ireland level and has worked with Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff and First Team Captain Luke Byrne within the Shelbourne FC Academy. 

Jad also won U17M League of Ireland Player of the Year in 2021 for Shelbourne. 

Prior to joining the Shelbourne FC Academy in 2020, Jad had played for Belvedere FC and Bray Wanderers.

Damien Duff, Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach said: “The future of Shelbourne Football Club has to be built on a strong academy. Jad was without doubt the best player in the U17M LOI last year. He is top class on and off the pitch and thoroughly deserves his first professional contract.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Head of Communications and Media

Shelbourne FC

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie 

About Shelbourne FC

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as the club is commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 National Cups, two Women’s National League and one FAI Women’s Cup. The Tolka Park side compete in both the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League and has a thriving Academy based at the Athletic Union League in North Dublin with over 400 boys and girls.

www.shelbournefc.ie

Twitter: @shelsfc

Instagram: @shelsfc

Facebook: shelbournefc

Posted on 2021-12-152021-12-15

Shelbourne signs defender Conor Kane from Drogheda United 

Shelbourne FC has today announced the signing of Conor Kane from Drogheda United ahead of the 2022 season. 

The 23-year-old left-back first joined Drogheda from St. Patrick’s Athletic ahead of the 2017 season.

Kane went on to make over 100 appearances for the Boynesiders in five seasons including 31 games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division last year. 

The Dubliner was also named in the 2020 PFA Ireland First Division Team of the Year and has represented the Republic of Ireland at U18 and U19 level. 

Speaking on his announcement, Conor told shelbournefc.ie: “I’m delighted to get it over the line. The way Damien was speaking to me about the Club and where we want to go is the same as where I want to. I want to go up another level by working with the management team and the platform we have at Tolka Park so hopefully we can bring success back to the Club.” 

Damien Duff, Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach said: “Conor fits perfectly into the way we want to play. He’s young, fit and hungry to learn. He loves defending and attacks with speed and quality. He is desperate to be challenged and join a full time environment. He will no doubt bring another dimension to the team. The board of Shelbourne FC have been top class in getting this deal over the line”

For more information:

Gavin White

Head of Communications and Media

Shelbourne FC

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie 

About Shelbourne FC

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as the club is commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 National Cups, two Women’s National League and one FAI Women’s Cup. The Tolka Park side compete in both the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League and has a thriving Academy based at the Athletic Union League in North Dublin with over 400 boys and girls.

www.shelbournefc.ie

Twitter: @shelsfc

Instagram: @shelsfc

Facebook: shelbournefc

Posted on 2021-12-102021-12-10

Shelbourne FC is delighted to reveal next year’s Home Jersey for our SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and Women’s National League teams. 

Proudly sponsored by Hamptons Homes, the Umbro kit features a striking modern design with umbro lapels on the sleeve too.

The 2022 season will see our most sustainable kits to date, the shirts are constructed using recycled polyester fabric, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. 

These advanced fabrics also include Moisture Wicking and Anti-Microbial Treatment. 

The Shelbourne FC 2022 Jersey is available now online and will be available in the Shels Club Shop from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, December 10, 2021.