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The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Shelbourne announce long-term home for academy teams in ‘pivotal moment' for League of Ireland Premier Division champs
SHELBOURNE have a long-term home for their stars of the future after signing an 18-year lease on the AUL Complex in Clonshaugh. The Reds' first team already train at the facility near Dublin Airport but a deal to house their 27-team academy there has now been struck with the Athletic Union League and And the club will commit to splashing the cash by developing four pitches, including a new all-weather one, and bespoke rooms where young players can do their homework. Shels technical director Luke Byrne — who saw gaffer 'This is a pivotal moment for our club's future . With this foundation, we can now invest in raising our levels across the board and create an environment that truly reflects our club's values and vision. 'This lease allows us to invest further in a set-up that will nurture our young talents, providing them with top-class facilities. It's not just about developing players, it's about shaping the future of our club. Read More on League of Ireland 'This move demonstrates our commitment to youth development and our long-term strategy for sustainable success.' 1 Shelbourne manager Damien Duff celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match against Bohemians Credit: Ben McShane/Sportsfile
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Kate Mooney bags a brace as Shelbourne rout Wexford while leaders Athlone Town crush Sligo Rovers
KATE MOONEY scored twice as SHELBOURNE put six goals past WEXFORD at Ferrycarrig Park yesterday evening. Mooney opened the scoring for Eoin Wearen's side in the ninth minute before Aoibheann Clancy doubled their advantage five minutes later. Advertisement Mooney put the game beyond Wexford on the hour with her second, while Noelle Murray made it 4-0 with just 12 minutes of normal time remaining. Although Ellen Molloy netted a consolation for Wexford, Pearl Slattery and Jess Gargan added their names to the scoresheet in the 6-1 away win. Shels remain a point behind leaders ATHLONE TOWN who eased past SLIGO ROVERS at the Showgrounds. The reigning champions ran out 4-0 victors with Róisín Molloy and Kelly Brady scoring to set them on their way. Advertisement Read More On Irish Football A late brace from Madison Gibson sealed the points for Colin Fortune's side. Meanwhile, SHAMROCK ROVERS got the better of rivals BOHEMIANS 1-0 at Dalymount Park, thanks to an own goal from Bohs defender Fiona Donnelly. The win sends the Hoops into fourth spot — still ten points behind leaders Athlone. TREATY UNITED are now fifth after a 3-1 victory over GALWAY UNITED at Eamonn Deacy Park. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog Isabella Flocchini gave the Shannonsiders the lead minutes before the interval. Galway's Eve Dossen levelled the scores midway through the second half. Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club's history with win over Man City Treaty took the lead for a second time, thanks again to Flocchini, before Madison McGuane scored from the spot for the visitors in the 83rd minute. Ex-Ireland star Karen Duggan was on hand for PEAMOUNT UNITED as they edged past WATERFORD at the RSC. Advertisement The 1-0 win sends Peas into sixth place. And at the UCD Bowl, DLR WAVES were held to a 1-1 draw by CORK CITY. 1 Kate Mooney got on the scoresheet twice for Shelbourne The point was Waves' first of the season after eight losses on the trot had them bottom of the pile. Advertisement Aisling Meehan gave the Dubliners the lead in the 22nd minute before City levelled it on the stroke of half-time via Christina Dring. City are now ninth, a point clear of Munster rivals Waterford.
The 42
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Damien Duff suspended for Shels' meeting with Bohs after fifth yellow card of season
SHELBOURNE MANAGER DAMIEN Duff has been suspended for Shelbourne's televised League of Ireland Premier Division visit to Dublin rivals Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Friday night after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during last week's victory over St Patrick's Athletic. Duff was shown yellow in the second half for repeatedly stepping outside his technical area to cajole his players during Shelbourne's 2-1 victory over Stephen Kenny's side at Tolka Park. Advertisement The former Republic of Ireland winger will consequently be absent from the dugout when his sixth-placed champions take on fourth-placed Bohs in Phibsborough this Friday night, live on Virgin Media. Elsewhere, Cork City have confirmed that Liam Kearney and Greg Yelverton will jointly take charge of the Leesiders' trip to Richmond Park to face St Patrick's Athletic on Friday night. Liam Kearney & Greg Yelverton will oversee the Men's First Team for Friday's game away to St. Patrick's Athletic. Work on recruiting a new permanent City manager is the club's top priority, and this process is well underway. We look forward to sharing news on an appointment… — Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) May 14, 2025 City are in the process of identifying a successor to Tim Clancy, who resigned from his position as manager in the aftermath of the club's defeat to Derry City last Friday. 'Work on recruiting a new permanent City manager is the club's top priority, and this process is well underway,' read a club statement. 'We look forward to sharing news on an appointment with our supporters soon, once this process has been completed.' Joint caretaker manager Kearney is due to address the media on Wednesday afternoon.
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Shelbourne lead tributes to beloved club stalwart who ‘left a long-lasting legacy' following sad death
SHELBOURNE have paid tribute to club historian Chris Sands following his death. The beloved stalwart died on Monday after a long association with the club that started when he went to his first game in 1940 when he was three. 1 Shelbourne have paid tribute to historian Chris Sands Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Alongside an emotional video tribute to the Dubliner, Shels praised his impact on the League of Ireland Premier Division champions. A statement read: "Everyone at Shelbourne FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our long-serving club historian, Chris Sands. "Chris's work preserving and promoting our history leaves a long lasting legacy. Our thoughts are with his family and friends." This tribute initiated a number of others from fans who had spent time in Sands' company at Tolka Park or otherwise. Read More on Shelbourne Michael said: "RIP Chris Sands. "I invited Chris to contribute to the Shels match day programme over 20 years ago and he was a regular contributor over the years. "He loved to talk about Shels especially his young days going to Shelbourne Park in Ringsend." Another said: "A sad day for the club. Most read in Football "His work was very enjoyable and of great importance. "Thoughts are with his friends and family." Andy Robertson pays tribute to 'best friend' Trent Alexander-Arnold after he is booed by Liverpool fans A third posted: "Sad day for Shels & also a sad day for the whole League to lose. "As a Pats supporter- I'd like to pass my sincerest condolences to all involved, support, knew of Chris at the club, and to his family that to celebrate his brilliant life he lived. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís" Bernadette said: "RIP Chris. "A gentle man and great Shels supporters. I will always remember my time with you on the SSDG executive." Chris commented: "'Some Clubs might have it too easy. We never had…we never had.' "RIP Chris." And Kevin hailed him as a "Proper Shels man."
The 42
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Duff: 'Since Stephen got invited to the Dáil, he seems to think he can comment on everything'
SHELBOURNE BOSS DAMIEN Duff saw his champions' winless run extend to five after an early Pádraig Amond header helped Waterford take all three points from Tolka Park on Monday, and the frustrated 46-year-old was at a loss to explain just what was missing from his side in recent weeks. But events on the pitch were overshadowed by another back-and-forth between Duff and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. In the lead up to the game, and across town, the embers of another heated Dublin derby still hadn't been extinguished. In the programme notes ahead of their clash with Sligo Rovers, Hoops boss Bradley accused Duff of a 'lack of respect' for not shaking his hand after a bad tempered ending to the recent 2-2 draw in Tallaght. When pressed on his thoughts, Irish centurion Duff fired back. Advertisement 'Listen, I think since Stephen got invited down to the Dáil, he seems to think he can comment on everything at the minute,' Duff said. 'I didn't shake his hand after the game, I didn't shake any of the staffs' hands after the game because I didn't think they deserved it. I wasn't even going to shake their hands before the game because if it was a lack of respect for how he spoke about me before the game, it was a lack of respect criticising my character was the way I took it but the game was nearly two weeks ago. So if he is still going on about it, that's all I have to say about it.' Duff was frustrated with his side's performance against Waterford. 'I think it's there for everyone to see. The story of our season, near on every game is a mirror image of the next one, dominating, giving away poor goals, lots of chances and crosses but losing the game or taking a point,' he said. 'Is there an edge, a nerviness around the guys, I don't know, there's a nerviness in defence with the goals we are giving away. We had chances in the first half and second half to get back and win the game, they have done a job on us, tried to frustrate us for the whole game, slow it down, as I have said many times it's something the guys will have to get used to.' Adding: 'Is it nerves, is it doubt, is it fatigue? I don't know. Listen, it's my job, but there was certainly a flatness floating around the team in the first-half. Anyone who knows our team, who knows Shelbourne, we have more gears, we have more energy. I just love creating a team from scratch, with a buzz and an energy, because I absolutely believe that energy never lies. If you don't have energy in your teams you'll get punished. Of course there was energy to a point, but I think it was there for everybody to see, certainly in the first-half, that there wasn't enough.' Despite a number of chances to equalise, Duff was clearly unhappy at what his side produced and pulled a page from the playbook of his old manager, José Mourinho, opting for a double substitution just after the half hour mark – with JJ Lunney and Ellis Chapman being replaced by Ali Coote and John Martin. 'We were on top but I still didn't like the energy and intent of the team, as I said to the guys at half time, someone had to go,' he explained. 'I'd have done the whole lot of them if I could, putting two strikers up was the right change to make, bringing a bit more dynamism in the top pockets but we had a lack of energy and dynamism about us, the two lads who went off can't take it personally and on reflection now we still lost the game but I'd still make the same changes again.' The big games continue to roll in with another tasty looking Dublin derby against Stephen Kenny's title contenders on Friday night, and having mentioned a 'flatness' around and making the early changes, Duff was pressed on whether more were changes to come in a few days time and what might he need to do in the lead up. 'Here, basics, world-class basics, simplicity always wins. The goals we've given away are the basics of football and you'll never win any game of football giving teams a head start, certainly teams that are going to come and sit in here. 'Changes? Here, we've ended up playing a certain formation because certain personnel are missing. I do think it suits us. Yes we are dominating games, dominating games like no Shelbourne team has done certainly in recent history but it's taking care of the basics.'
