February 28, 2022: Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport will feature on our U17
and U19 National League jersey sleeves. Given the Hotels close proximity to
Shelbourne’s Academy, it makes for a great partnership.
The hotel will also benefit from in-stadium signage at
Tolka Park for SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National
League games.
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport will also have digital
media collaboration across our matchday assets and programs and access to
player endorsements from our SSE Airtricity League Premier Division team.
Shelbourne
FC Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “We
are thrilled to announce this partnership with Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport for
2022. The hotel is right on our Academy’s doorstep and minutes from Tolka Park,
it’s a great fit and it’s great to see another well-known brand getting behind
us. Tom and Bronagh were enthusiastic from the first time we met to ensure they
were not only supporting the senior teams on the pitch but the grassroots of
the club and other aspects including employment and mentoring options for our
players. I would like to thank them for their support and look forward to
working with them this year”
Tom Doyle, General Manager, Clayton Hotel
Dublin Airport said: “We are absolutely delighted to partner with Shelbourne Football Club for
the next couple of years. Building bridges with our local community is a key
focus for us this year and into the future and sponsoring Shelbourne FC allows
us to do that through communication to both young players and supporters who
seek a career in hospitality, we have much to offer them. We look forward to
actually attending games and supporting Damien, Keith the team, and of course
the supporters of the club.’’
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.
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February 25, 2022: Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with Renault Dennehy Pro+.
As part of the agreement, Shelbourne FC will use a state-of-the-art branded van, the Renault Trafic, for the 2022 season enabling seamless transport for the Shelbourne FC equipment team across the country for the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
The company, based in Blanchardstown Dublin, will also benefit from in-stadium signage at Tolka Park for SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League games.
Renault Dennehy Pro+ will also have digital media collaboration across our match day assets and programmes.
Shelbourne FC Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “This is another exciting partnership for the Club working with Dennehy Renault Pro Plus in 2022. We’re really excited to work with them this year and would like to thank Patrick and Paul for their support, including our branded kit van.”
Dennehy Renault Pro+ General Manager, Patrick Cahill, said: “Dennehy Renault Pro Plus are delighted to be associated with such a prestigious club as Shelbourne FC for the 2022 season. With Dennehy Pro Plus being part of a family run business of over 50 years, it is an honour to be involved with a club steeped in so much local history. We hope that the Renault Trafic Kit Van provided will help Damien Duff and the lads drive their way to a successful campaign in the Premier Division. I look forward to joining the fans at Tolka Park over the coming months. Best of luck from myself and all the team here in Dublin 15.”
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.
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February 24, 2022: Shelbourne boss Damien Duff has said his side are “looking forward to Friday and Monday” as the Reds face two trips away from Tolka Park in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in the next few days.
Shelbourne play Drogheda United up first on Friday while a trip to UCD awaits on the coming Monday.
Despite Friday’s defeat against St Patrick’s Athletic, Duff said: “The players are going to have a great season. There was a lot of brilliant stuff on Friday and we have showed that to the lads.”
“The lads are positive and in great spirits,” the new Reds boss told Shelbournefc.ie.
Friday night will be Shelbourne’s second league game of the season while Drogheda will open their campaign with the league clash featuring a few familiar faces to Shels having made the move to Louth in the off season.
“I’d rather be playing than have not been playing last week but we’ll soon see if there is any benefit to that. Drogheda have had a good pre-season under Kevin. We’ll be prepared, train well tomorrow with our pre-match meetings to come and be ready,” Duff added.
Shelbourne will continue to be without JJ Lunney for a couple of more weeks while Sean McSweeney is nearing a return to training over the next week or so.
Shane Griffin is a slight doubt for Friday having come off injured last week.
Shels have no suspensions coming into the clash with Drogheda United.
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.
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Shelbourne FC and TU Dublin unveil brand new multi-faceted
strategic partnership to include WNL shirt sponsorship, facilities usage and student work placements
TU Dublin to feature as main Women’s National League front of jersey sponsor as well back-of-jersey sponsorship for U17 and U19 WNL teams
Shelbourne’s WNL team and all girls teams at the Shelbourne FC Academy will train at TU Dublin’s world class state-of-the-art sport facilities
TU Dublin students to benefit from work placement opportunities as well as discounted match tickets for Shelbourne’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI WNL matches
February 24, 2022: Shelbourne FC is delighted to reveal a new multi-faceted and mutual beneficial strategic partnership with Technological University Dublin – Ireland’s first Technology University.
TU Dublin has five facilities across Dublin, including campuses in Grangegorman, in Blanchardstown and in Tallaght, and, through its major infrastructural development plan, are currently investing over €500 million in new, state-of-the-art, technology-enabled facilities to enhance the students’ experience.
TU Dublin will feature as front of jersey sponsor of our FAI Women’s National League team, the current Champions of Ireland, and will also be back-of-jersey sponsor for our U17 and U19 WNL teams.
Shelbourne’s entire female setup will now train in state-of-the-art training sporting facilities in TU Dublin to ensure the best training environment for women’s football in Ireland.
TU Dublin students will be able to access work placement opportunities in several disciplines as well as benefit from discounted ticketing for Shels’ home games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division and FAI Women’s National League.
As part of the significant partnership, TU Dublin will benefit from extensive digital media collaboration and in-stadium signage for Shelbourne home games at Tolka Park.
Shelbourne FC, Chief Executive Officer, David O’Connor said: “We are absolutely delighted to announce this incredibly exciting partnership with TU Dublin today. This marks a significant milestone in the development of our Club, as it provides us with unrivalled access to world-class facilities and expertise for our WNL set up and much more. We are looking forward to engaging meaningfully with TU Dublin and its student base, in being able to offer work placement opportunities and in welcoming TU Dublin staff and students to Tolka Park. I would like to thank TU Dublin management for welcoming us as partners and for all of their work in forming this partnership, which is based on our shared values of community, excellence and inclusion. We believe that today is the start of a long and fruitful partnership that will deliver incredible value for both parties in its development.”
Head of Sport, Christy O’Shea, said: “TU Dublin is delighted to support Shelbourne FC Women’s WNL Team for the upcoming season. Shelbourne FC is a well-established club across Dublin, and we are excited to work with them in different aspects of community involvement, which is central to both of our organisations. By supporting the Shelbourne Women’s National League Team, we are creating pathways for women in the sport to play at an elite level, and highlighting the prospects available to them in University. I wish to thank Shelbourne FC for their time in building this partnership and look forward to celebrating the successes of our players on and off the pitch for the season ahead.”
21 February 2022; Shelbourne FC announce partnership with Technological University Dublin for 2022 season, TUD Grangegorman campus, Dublin. Picture by Eoin Smith/Shelbourne FC
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 TU Dublin
Deeply embedded in our region, TU Dublin has campuses in Dublin City Centre, in Blanchardstown and in Tallaght, and, through our major infrastructural development plan, we are currently investing over €500 million in new, state-of-the-art, technology-enabled facilities to enhance our students’ experience.
A leader in STEM disciplines, TU Dublin also supports the largest cohorts of students of business, media, culinary arts, and the creative and performing arts. We are passionate about life-long learning and, as the largest provider of part-time education, we make an important contribution to the economic life of Ireland, enabling capacity building for the future.
Our distinguished researchers and innovators are pioneers in science and technology discovery; play active roles in informing policy and standards; and contribute to the creative life of Ireland. Our award-winning technology transfer and business incubation activity have delivered over 400 new sustainable businesses with an economic value of almost €700 million.
With an international outlook, we welcome students and staff from around the world while our strong international partnerships provide opportunities for student and staff exchange programmes, major cross-collaboration research projects, and employment opportunities. We are immensely proud of our network of 100,000+ TU Dublin graduates who are making their careers here in Ireland and in 70 countries worldwide.
Joining the ranks of exceptional technological universities around the world, TU Dublin is planning an exciting future… Infinite Possibilities.
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Shelbourne Football Club secures significant new investment
New investors include senior Irish and US business figures
February 17, 2022: Shelbourne FC has secured significant equity investment from Closebreak Ltd. Closebreak shareholders include existing US based Board member Chris Farrell, leading Irish businessman Joe Devine and a group of prominent American professionals working in finance, media and law. These include Steve Silver and Gavin Baiera, who are both Senior Managing Directors with Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and Justin Breen, Head of Leverage Finance at Proskauer Rose. As a result of the investment Joe Devine has joined the Board and Gavin Baiera becomes a Board Observer.
The investment will support the achievement of Shelbourne’s strategic vision and the implementation of our five-year plan.
The majority control of the Club remains with the existing shareholders who include Brian McGovern, Ricky Walsh, Mickey O’Rourke, Andrew Doyle and the SMT Trust.
Andrew Doyle, Chairman of Shelbourne FC, said:“This is a very welcome investment which brings finance and new skill sets to Shels and which validates the ambitious plans we have set out for the Club. Our goal is to have a positive impact on Irish football, in both sporting and social terms and we are making good progress.”
David O’Connor, Shelbourne FC CEO said:“Being able to introduce business people of this calibre is a tangible example of the changes we are driving at Shels. The addition of Joe and Gavin will further strengthen our already accomplished and highly driven Board. We have an incredibly dedicated group of volunteers and the most passionate and loyal fan base in the country. I am looking forward to working with all of them as we collectively drive the Club forward.”
Director Chris Farrell, who was instrumental in arranging the investment, said:“We believe that the club is well positioned to achieve success with both the male and female setup. This investment demonstrates our belief in Shelbourne as well as the prospects and opportunities for Irish football. We are honoured to be a part of this journey.”
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.
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February 18, 2022: Shelbourne FC is delighted to confirm Blåkläder as our back of jersey sponsor for the second year running in a new enhanced sponsorship agreement.
Blåkläder were an integral part of our success in 2021 when Shels won both the SSE Airtricity League First Division and the FAI Women’s National League and continue to be a significant part of the Shelbourne family enabling us to look forward to an exciting season.
As well as featuring on the back of our SSE Airtricity League Premier Division jersey for 2022, Blåkläder will take partial sponsorship of the banners at the top of the Main Stand at Tolka Park.
Blåkläder will also benefit from extensive digital media collaboration across our match day assets and programmes as well as pitch side advertising.
Shelbourne FC Commercial Director, Keith McDarby said: “Blaklader have been a great supporter of the club over the last number of years and we are delighted to enhance our partnership with them for 2022. Blaklader is another well known brand and it’s great to see them recognise that we offer partnerships with a purpose. I’d like to thank Gerry and all the team at Blaklader for their continued support.”
Blåkläder Country Manager Gerry Nathan, said: “We are delighted to be on-board as a back of jersey partner this year. Shelbourne is a club with an incredible history and fantastic traditions and a fan base that is a perfect fit for our brand. We’re excited to continue to build our relationship with the fans and staff at Shels. Finally I would like to wish Damien Duff, his Staff and the team every success for 2022.”
For more information:
Gavin White
Shelbourne FC
Head of Communications and Media
00 353 87 318 2749
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.
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We’re extremely excited to be back to SSE Airtricity League Premier Division action this Friday night with a Dublin derby against St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park.
Ahead of this special occasion, we would like to update fans and match attendees on regulations and logistical processes before Friday night.
Season Tickets
We have been blown away by the uptake in Season Tickets so far this year which has amounted to the highest we’ve ever had since we were founded in 1895.
With thanks to our volunteers we have been processing these orders and another batch has been sent out on Monday February 14. If you have not received your card by Friday, your name will be on the Season Ticket register list at the home entrance turnstile granting you entry – please bring photo ID with you to assist the process in this case.
We would also urge supporters to arrive at the ground early to avoid congestion as the game is set to sell out.
Pyrotechnics
As we approach the 2022 season, our new manager Damien Duff, his back-room team and his squad are looking to our fans to ensure Tolka Park is a fortress for the upcoming season of Premier Division football. For this, we look to our fans, whom we have missed dearly throughout the pandemic. Full crowds at Tolka are back and we need your help.
Last month, we were delighted to announce the formation of the Independent Supporters Committee, to enhance dialogue between the club and supporters, to understand all relevant matters affecting our supporters and to ensure input from fans. In this regard, we have a notice regarding the use of flares.
We are now bringing to the attention of our fans that the use of flares is having a substantial financial impact on the club, thus reducing the squad budget. We appreciate that flares add atmosphere and colour to match night, but the risk involved, both in terms of health and safety, as well as financial, far outweighs the justifiable benefit. Therefore, it has been decided that a new zero tolerance will be implemented. We would ask fans to self police this new policy, to do what is best for the club. Although we hope intervention is not required by security personnel, they have been given the instruction to remove fans who put the rest of the fans in jeopardy. Any fans evicted will be given a ban for the 2022 season, which we hope we never have to do.
Once again, we thank our fans for bringing this matter to our attention and look forward to making Tolka Park a venue no opposition will want to visit.
Thank you and see you on Friday.
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Shelbourne signs New Zealand defender Adam Thomas
Shelbourne FC has today announced the signing of New Zealand defender Adam Thomas ahead of the 2022 season.
Thomas joins the Reds after training with Shels during the off-season after previous spells at Team Wellington and most recently Oakleigh Cannons in Australia.
The 29-year-old versatile defender played at the 2012 Olympics for New Zealand as well as being capped at several underage levels for the Kiwis.
Thomas came to Europe in the last few months after leagues were halted in Australia due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and joins Shelbourne having trained in Sweden before coming to Ireland and linking up the Shels first team.
Shelbourne FC Men’s First Team Head Coach Damien Duff said: “Adam has shown amazing desire to come to Europe off his own back to pursue a career here. He has trained really well with us and has settled brilliantly with the squad. He has a lot of quality and has the versatility to play many positions. He is a great addition to the group”
Speaking on his announcement, Adam Thomas told shelbournefc.ie: “Training has been class with the standards really high along with the intensity and focus on position which I have really enjoyed. I’ve talked to a couple of people I know in the league and I’m looking forward to the new challenge. It’s a huge opportunity for myself to be coached by Damien Duff and from a defenders point of view with Joey O’Brien who is top class. It’s very exciting.”
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.
Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of Kate O’Dowd from Peamount United.
The Mayo native has just turned 18 years of age and is a Republic of Ireland international.
Kate has played with Kiltimagh Knock United, Sligo Rovers and Peamount United and is currently studying at DCU.
Amongst underage caps, Kate was part of the Republic of Ireland Under 15 schools team that captured the Bob Docherty Trophy in Belfast.
Shelbourne FC Women’s First Team Manager Noel King said: “Kate is a midfielder with a lot of potential. She’s extremely hard working, focused and is targeting getting into the first team here at Shels. We’re looking forward to having her here at Tolka.”
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.
Shelbourne FC is delighted to announce the signing of highly rated teenager Aoife Kelly.
Aoife, from Carlow, is a Republic of Ireland U17 international and at 15 has already garnered an impressive reputation within the game.
Aoife is a central midfielder and arrives to Tolka Park from St Patrick’s Carlow for her maiden season in the FAI Women’s National League.
Kelly featured in all of Ireland’s victories against Norway, Hungary, and Bulgaria in the under-17 European Championship qualifiers last October helping Ireland finish 2021 as the best-ranked team in Europe.
Shelbourne FC Women’s First Team Manager Noel King said: “We’re delighted that Aoife has chosen to sign with us. She is an exciting talent and we’re looking forward to having her in the squad which will be a great year for her development.”
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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