Posted on 2022-01-282022-01-28

January 28, 2022: Shelbourne FC has today announced a new agreement with Pro-Tect Design and Technology to provide vital equipment for Tolka Park as our new Clean Air Partner. 

As part of the agreement, Shelbourne FC will now use the state-of-the-art MedicAir® air purification system to provide a safe and clean environment within our dressing rooms and The Tolka Bar to ensure clean air for our staff, players, guests and supporters. 

MedicAir® uses medical grade purification technology to purify air and has been independently tested by world accredited labs and is used in thousands of leading healthcare facilities globally. 

Shelbourne FC. Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “After our discussions with Pro-Tect, we are very excited to have them on board as our Official Clean Air partner. With the MedicAir® air purification systems they have provided us with, it will provide us with cleaner air for the players changing facilities and will allow our fans to enjoy the indoor bar facilities, in a safer indoor environment. With the new season only around the corner, we are always looking at ways that we can make the players and the Shelbourne fans feel more comfortable in Tolka Park. So with the times that we have been in and the importance of cleaner air in an indoor environment, this was something that we needed to look into.”

Pro-Tect Design and Technology, Business Manager, David Goodall said: “We here at Pro-Tect are delighted to announce our partnership with Shelbourne Football Club as their official Clean Air Partner by providing them with our MedicAir Air Purification devices. With our devices, it will provide the players, coaches and staff at Shelbourne Football Club, a clean air indoor environment to prepare for games in and will also give the patrons in the Tolka Bar an additional layer of safety and peace of mind for everyone, when using the facilities in Tolka Park. We would like to thank Keith and his team and wish Shelbourne Football Club all the best for the upcoming new season.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Shelbourne FC

Head of Communications and Media

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie

About Shelbourne Football Club

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 national cups, one 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.

About Pro-Tect Design and Technology

Our mission is to provide you with peace of mind with the highest standard of clean air quality to give you a safer indoor environment. Pro-Tect was formed with the vision of using next generation air purification technology to help businesses & organisations to provide clean safe air for occupants within their buildings. Pro-tect provides the most innovative and technologically advanced air purification solution on the market to ensure that everyone has access to the highest quality air & give them the reassurance of safer indoor spaces.

Posted on 2022-01-282022-01-28

January 28, 2022: Shelbourne FC can confirm player Ciara Grant has moved to Rangers Women’s Football Club. 

Ciara moves having been an integral part of our FAI Women’s National League title success in 2022 as well as scoring in the FAI Women’s Cup Final. 

In her two years at Shels, Ciara has broken into the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team and is on course to helping the team to a significant FIFA World Cup campaign. 

Everyone at the Club wishes Ciara further success in Scotland and thanks her sincerely for her major contribution to Shelbourne FC over the past two seasons. 

Speaking on her departure, Ciara said: “I would really like to thank everyone in Shelbourne for everything they have done for me over the last two seasons, it hasn’t been easy with COVID but the work going on behind the scenes is really starting to pay off. I wish all the staff and players the best for the upcoming season and hoping another league title arrives in Tolka.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Shelbourne FC

Head of Communications and Media

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie

About Shelbourne Football Club

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 national cups, one 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.

Posted on 2022-01-262022-01-26

 

January 26, 2022: Shelbourne FC has today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Ireland’s leading gym, FLYEfit.

As part of the partnership, the FLYEfit brand will feature on our Women’s National League U17 and U19 team’s kits as well as display signage at Tolka Park for our SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League games.

FLYEfit, whose mission is to make fitness accessible to everyone, will be the headline sponsor for our annual Summer Camp which will feature extensive digital branding and brand placement on official Summer Camp gear.

FLYEfit will have pitch side signage at the Shelbourne FC Academy at the AUL in Dublin and access to senior player’s for photography opportunities.

Shelbourne FC. Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “We are delighted to welcome FLYEfit as a club partner for 2022. FLYEfit are a household name and have embedded themselves in numerous communities over the years. Their passion to support the development of our women’s teams and the grassroots of the club is refreshing and we are looking forward to working with Orla, Ciara and the rest of the FLYEfit group throughout the year. Finally, I would like to thank them for their support.”

FLYEfit, Marketing Manager, Orla Reddy said: “We are delighted to continue our support for Shelbourne FC who share our approach to making fitness accessible to everyone and to being part of their local community. The club has a great track record of attracting women to participate in sport and we are backing their efforts to develop their women’s U19 and U17 teams. We are especially pleased to become the main sponsor of the Shelbourne Annual Summer Camp which provides a valuable platform for local young players to participate in sport and to improve their skills. These players are the lifeblood of the sport and we support the club’s approach to promoting the value of exercise from a young age. All of our gyms provide a hassle free way to work out with access to the best personal trainers, equipment and classes from just €29 per month. Shelbourne FC’s senior players are familiar faces at our gym in Drumcondra and we look forward to helping them and everyone who uses our gyms to stay on top of their fitness game.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Shelbourne FC

Head of Communications and Media

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie

About Shelbourne Football Club

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 national cups, one 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.

About FLYEfit

FLYEfit is an Irish owned chain of Supergyms, catering for all levels of fitness at an affordable price. Their mission is to make fitness accessible to everyone.

Each gym is equipped with state of the art equipment from heavy lifting areas to yoga studios and everything in between. Each gym has over 80 free classes so there is something for everyone.

www.flyefit.ie

Posted on 2022-01-252022-01-25

January 25, 2022: Shelbourne FC has today announced a renewed sponsorship deal with Avonmore Protein Milk for the 2022 season.

As part of the agreement, Avonmore Protein Milk will benefit from sleeve branding placement on the Shelbourne home and away kits in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, extensive digital media collaboration and player access through 2022.

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

Avonmore Protein Milk is a great tasting fresh milk with added whey and casein protein to support the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Avonmore Protein Milk is available in a range of delicious flavours and can be found in the dairy fridge of your local supermarket or convenience store nationwide.

Protein supports the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Shelbourne FC. Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “We are thrilled to enhance our partnership with Avonmore Protein Milk for the 2022 season. We are continuously improving our commercial offering and it’s great to see the team at Avonmore Protein Milk recognising this and backing us. We’re really looking forward to working with them on some exciting things as the season progresses and thank them for their continued support”

Avonmore Protein Milk Marketing Manager, Stuart Scott said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Shelbourne FCs senior Women’s and Men’s teams again as they go from strength to strength on the pitch following both winning their respective leagues last season.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Shelbourne FC

Head of Communications and Media

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie

About Shelbourne Football Club

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 national cups, one 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.

About Avonmore Protein Milk

We’ve added 50% extra high quality whey and casein protein to Avonmore Protein Milk – which is also low in fat, and a source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and added Vitamin D. Add in the great taste you’d expect from Avonmore, and you have a delicious source of extra protein that will fit right into your daily routine. Breakfast, lunch, tea, after training… any time you like. Now available in a range of flavours, try new Avonmore Pro-Oats, a combination of oats and Protein Milk.

Follow Avonmore Protein Milk on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvonmoreProteinMilk/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AvonmoreProtein

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avonprotein/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC98QOLgpjLOcxcPImunVDLg

Posted on 2022-01-152022-01-16

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the loan-signing of goalkeeper Lewis Webb from Swansea City FC. 

Lewis is a Wales Under-21 international goalkeeper and arrived at Swansea after making 17 first-team appearances for Martyrs. 

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Webb previously spent time in the youth ranks at Cardiff and Newport, as well as Welsh side Chepstow Town.

He featured regularly for the under-23s in all competitions during the 2019-20 season, while he also made the same number of appearances for the under-18s side.

Handed his first professional deal in the summer of 2020, Lewis has been a regular part of the matchday and travelling parties throughout Swansea City’s Championship season.

After an appearance in the win over Millwall in October, he signed a long-term deal at Swansea by putting pen to paper on a new deal through to the summer of 2024 before signing for Shelbourne for 2022.

Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff said: “Lewis fits the profile of goalkeeper that we want at Shelbourne FC. He has enormous potential and has shown his hunger by coming to the League of Ireland from Swansea. He is a great addition as it is important that we have competition in every position in the squad.”

Speaking on his announcement, Lewis told shelbournefc.ie: “It’s a great opportunity for my development to come to Shelbourne and the way of playing will really suit my game. Speaking to Damien (Duff) and the staff it has been really exciting so I’m looking forward to the year ahead. There’s a lot of exciting games to look forward to and I’m really looking forward to being apart of the team and bringing success to Shels this year” 

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 2022-01-142022-01-14

Shelbourne FC announce formation of Independent Supporters Committee 

Shelbourne FC has today announced the formation of the club’s first Independent Supporters Committee ahead of the 2022 season.

The Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) has been set up to enhance dialogue between the club and supporters, to understand all relevant matters affecting Shelbourne Football Club supporters and to ensure input from fans into the strategic long term direction of the club.

The Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) will consist of 12 members, drawn from all of the major constituencies amongst our supporter base, who will engage directly with club officials and senior leadership. One of the primary objectives of the Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) is to foster honest, constructive and consistent lines of communication between the fanbase and Shelbourne Football Club.

The formation of the Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) will be guided by best practice principles from groups like Football Supporters’ Association and Supporters Direct Europe, as well as clubs in the UK and Europe who have also developed Independent Supporter Committees, Supporter Advisory Boards or similar independent representative groups for fans.

In the coming weeks, the club will engage directly with organised supporter groups around the formation of the Independent Supporters Committee (ISC). The club is also inviting those supporters interested in joining the Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) to register their interest at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhG9xjiHX34Bq3hTIeZD7v10ksKOFR-Cd0gdVo-bUKQ2JzLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Shelbourne FC Chairman Andrew Doyle said: “The launch of the Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) reinforces Shelbourne FC’s commitment to meaningful fan engagement. It will help the club to fully understand what issues impact and concern our supporters and we will ensure that their voices are heard.”

Shelbourne FC Supporter Liaison Officer Darren Cleary added: “Today’s announcement underpins the club’s commitment to meaningful and regular engagement with the supporters. The  Independent Supporters Committee (ISC) will play a key role in advocating for a fans’ first approach and ensuring supporters play an important part in shaping the future of Shelbourne Football Club.”

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 2022-01-142022-01-14

January 14, 2022: Shelbourne Football Club has today announced the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Ireland, Off the Ball, as it’s new Official Media Partner for the 2022 season. 

The multifaceted partnership will see Shelbourne and Off the Ball join forces through exclusive feature interviews, podcast collaboration, online editorial content and exclusive access to players on both Shelbourne’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and Women’s National League teams for the 2022 season. 

With Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach, Damien Duff taking over the reigns at Tolka Park for 2022, Off the Ball will hold three exclusive feature interviews with the new Reds boss over the course of the season. 

Shelbourne FC will also benefit from use of state-of-the-art audio production facilities to record podcast material including the weekly The 1895 Podcast featuring broadcaster Darren Cleary and a wide range of Shels guests.

Other elements of the partnership will include:

• Physical pitch side branding at Tolka Park for Off the Ball
• Extensive digital media collaboration between Shelbourne and Off the Ball
• Inclusion of weekly podcast items in OTB AM / PM shows
• Shelbourne podcast items to be seeded via OTB’s Football related podcast feed

Shelbourne FC Head of Media, Gavin White, said: “This announcement is a significant moment for our Club as we look to grow the Shelbourne brand ahead of an incredibly exciting season at Tolka Park in 2022. With Damien Duff taking over our Men’s First Team and our Women’s National League team looking to defend their Champions title, as well as the UEFA Women’s Champions League campaign to look forward to, it’s an incredibly exciting time at the Club. Off the Ball are the leading sports broadcast platform in the country and thus match our vision for excellence in all facets of the Club. It also represents a milestone for our media team with superb talent from the experienced broadcaster Darren Cleary and co working tirelessly to provide value to our Club platforms. We’re very excited to work with Ger, Nathan and the whole Off the Ball team.” 

Off the Ball Managing Director, Ger Gilroy, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Shelbourne Men’s and Women’s teams as they build on their recent success. This partnership is important for us as we ramp up our coverage across all parts of the game in Ireland. Shelbourne’s brilliant supporters initiatives during the pandemic were a real signal of the depth of love that football fans in Ireland have for their clubs and our coverage will always try and reflect that. We can’t wait to help bring the stories of Shelbourne’s season alive.”

For more information:

Gavin White

Shelbourne FC

Communications and Media

gavin.white@shelbournefc.ie

About Shelbourne Football Club

Founded in 1895, Shelbourne Football Club is a leading professional football club based in North Dublin. Shels, as commonly referred to, has won 13 League of Ireland titles along with 10 national cups, one 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.

About Off the Ball

Off The Ball is the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Ireland. Founded in 2002, the company has consistently brought both the biggest names in Irish sport and the biggest stories.

Leading sporting names including Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, John Giles, Johnny Sexton, Kieran Donaghy, Kevin Kilbane, Alan Quinlan and Kenny Cunningham are a core part of Off The Ball’s daily team.

Our large portfolio of shows include:

• OTB AM

• Rugby with Brian O’Driscoll

• The Football Show

• Live Champions Cup commentary

• Monday + Wednesday Night Rugby

• Live Premier League commentary

• Thursday Football with John Giles

• The Saturday Panel

• The Sunday Paper Review

• Friday Night Racing

• Golf weekly

Off The Ball’s radio show is broadcast weeknights on Newstalk and OTB Sports Radio (7-10pm Monday–Thursday and Fridays 7-9pm), featuring sports news, review and analysis as well as providing your weekend sports fix with live commentaries and discussion on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-6pm.

OTB AM (7.30am – 9.30am) is our ever growing morning show bringing viewers analysis and previews across all sports, as well as interviews with the big names in Irish sport. The show is available across our social channels, whilst many choose to listen live on OTB Sports Radio

Moving our business model in line with a more digitally led audience, our content is delivered daily across all of our social channels.

Off The Ball is part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, the largest independent radio group in Ireland operating some of the best known radio brands throughout the country.

Whether it be Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Off The Ball or the two Spin stations, if you’re looking for music, entertainment, news or sport Bauer Media Audio Ireland is there at scale.

Across our brands we broadcast to over 1.6 million adults each and every week meaning that nearly 1 in 2 people across Ireland listen to a Bauer Media Audio Ireland station!

Off The Ball is part of Bauer Media Audio Ireland, the largest audio publisher in Ireland operating some of the best known radio brands in the country.

Including Newstalk, Today FM, 98FM, Off The Ball, Spin 1038, Spin SouthWest, and GoLoud, the home of Irish podcasts.

Across our brands we broadcast to over 1.75 million adults each and every week meaning that nearly 1 in 2 people across Ireland listen to Bauer Media Audio Ireland content.

Across our brands we broadcast to over 1.6 million adults each and every week meaning that nearly 1 in 2 people across Ireland listen to a Bauer Media Audio Ireland station!

SOCIAL CHANNELS

– facebook.com/offtheball

– twitter.com/offtheball

– youtube.com/offtheball

– instagram.com/offtheball

– instagram.com/offtheballrugby

– Website – offtheball.com

Posted on 2022-01-132022-01-13

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of forward Sean McSweeney from Treaty United ahead of the 2022 season. 

The Limerick native arrives from Treaty having previously played with Limerick FC and arrives to further bolster Shels’ attacking options. 

Sean scored six times with numerous assists for the Limerick outfit last year and previously helped Limerick FC to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and helped Treaty make the Play-Offs last season in their first ever season.

The 24-year-old is a striker who can play in numerous positions across the front. 

Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff said: “We are delighted that Sean has joined this young exciting group. He has a great presence up front, is very technical and can play a number of positions. We believe that he can add another dimension to our attacking play”

Speaking on his announcement, Sean told shelbournefc.ie: I’m delighted to join Shels and get the move over the line. We’ve a very good squad and it’s filled with exciting and hungry young players. We’re extremely eager to do well and work with the coaching staff who have been brilliant in talking to them. I want to bring goals and assists and help the team in anyway I can.”

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 2022-01-132022-01-13

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Amanda McQuillan who returns to Shelbourne after three years in the US. 

Amanda returns to Tolka Park with an FAI Women’s National League and FAI Women’s Cup already on her CV. 

The 23-year-old is well known in Reds circles and has spent the past three seasons in the US on scholarship with Central Connecticut State University. 

The Dubliner has featured at Irish Underage level on many occasions and has been part of senior Republic of Ireland camps. 

Amanda played previously with Raheny United before playing with Shelbourne before her move stateside and brings UEFA Women’s Champions League experience with her too.

After signing for Shels, Amanda McQuillan said: “The plans that the Club have now are really exciting and we’re really focused on the year ahead. I watched every Shels game I could when in the US and it’s great to be back. The standard in the league is constantly getting better and it should be a brilliant league this year. But I want to get into the squad, have a good Champions League run and look to be successful in the league again.”

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 2022-01-122022-01-12

Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Megan Smyth-Lynch from Peamount United. 

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder joins Shels having previously been with the Reds in 2015 and several successful years at Peamount. 

Megan has won two FAI Women’s National League titles and one FAI Women’s Cup and is capped at numerous international underage levels. 

Megan also brings valuable UEFA Women’s Champions League experience ahead of the Reds’ voyage into Europe in Summer 2022. 

Speaking on Megan’s arrival, Shelbourne FC Women’s First Team Head Coach Noel King said:  “I see Megan as a great capture – she has a cultured left foot that can create chances and score goals – As a former Shelbourne star she is familiar with  the players, and I believe our style of play  will suit her talents and bring the best out in her

After signing for Shels, Megan Smyth-Lynch said: I’m so happy to be back at the club I spent so many great years at. After speaking to Noel and some players I knew it was the right time to come back to the club and try to help them win the league back to back and have a good Champions league campaign. I’m so excited to get started and hopefully it’s a successful year for myself and the team!”

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