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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool lifts the Carabao Cup trophy during the Carabao Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Gett

Kelleher's cup glory fuelling Woodman's fire

Liverpool's backup netminder Freddie Woodman says seeing images of the Republic of Ireland's Caoimhín Kelleher at the training ground is inspiring his own cup run this season.

Soccer • 28 Oct

Keith Andrews, Manager of Brentford, applauds fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brentford at London Stadium on October 20, 2025 in London, England.

Andrews finds footing ahead of Kelleher's Reds reunion

Ten weeks into his tenure, Keith Andrews' next test as Brentford manager is the visit of Liverpool to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday night.

Soccer • 25 Oct

2 September 2025; Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher during Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Next step is to qualify for major tournament - Kelleher

Caoimhín Kelleher is confident that the current Ireland squad have what it takes to to qualify for a major tournament.

Soccer • 03 Sep

Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins will see a lot of each other from next season

Collins hails Kelleher as a keeper of some stature

Nathan Collins is excited at the prospect of Caoimhín Kelleher joining him at Brentford next season, saying that the London club have now a goalkeeper of some stature.

Soccer • 11 Jun

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Kelleher: Brentford move 'a long time coming'

Caoimhin Kelleher is confident that playing on a weekly basis in the Premier League will help him to hold onto the Ireland No. 1 jersey

Soccer • 06 Jun

3 June 2025; Assistant head coach John O'Shea, right, and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland will benefit from Kelleher move says O'Shea

Caoimhin Kelleher was back training with the Ireland squad following a quick trip back to England on Monday regarding his club future.

Soccer • 03 Jun

Caoimhín Kelleher is set to bid farewell to Liverpool

Ringmahon set for €3m windfall from Kelleher move

Cork amateur soccer club Ringmahon Rangers are in line for a reported €3million payday with their former goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher on the verge of a move from Liverpool to Brentford.

Soccer • 03 Jun

Jake O'Brien was speaking after an Ireland training session in Dublin

O'Brien backs departing Kelleher to 'do great things'

Jake O'Brien believes that becoming a number one goalkeeper in the Premier League will be a good move for Caoimhin Kelleher, as the Ireland stopper edges closer to an Anfield exit.

Soccer • 02 Jun

Caoimhin Kelleher is heading for pastures new

Kelleher leaves Ireland camp as Brentford move mooted

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher's has been given permission to leave the Ireland camp as his ten-year stay at Liverpool appears to be coming to an end, with the Corkman closing in on a move to Brentford.

Soccer • 02 Jun

Transfers: Arsenal near on Zubimendi, Bees eye Kelleher

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, according to reports.

Soccer • 28 May

Ryan Hardie scored what proved to be a famous winner

Giant-killers Plymouth dump Liverpool out of FA Cup

Plymouth produced a huge FA Cup upset as Premier League leaders Liverpool were knocked out by the bottom club in the Championship.

Soccer • 09 Feb

Kelleher to return for cup 1/4 final as Slot serves ban

Caoimhin Kelleher will be back between the sticks for Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Southampton on Wednesday night, with boss Arne Slot set to serve a touchline ban after picking up another booking during last Saturday's draw against Fulham.

Soccer • 17 Dec 24

Arne Slot inspecting the Girona pitch on Monday evening

Slot: Kelleher form means we have two good goalkeepers

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Alisson Becker is available for selection for Tuesday evening's Champions League clash with Girona in Spain.

Soccer • 10 Dec 24

Caomhín Kelleher saving a penalty against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Kelleher starting spot in doubt as Alisson returns

Caomhín Kelleher's latest run in the Liverpool starting XI could be coming to an end with the return from injury of Alisson Becker.

Soccer • 09 Dec 24

Caoimhín Kelleher will start against Newcastle on Wednesday

Kelleher form means Alisson won't be rushed back - Slot

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher looks set to continue between the sticks for the Reds after manager Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson Becker is not expected to return until late December.

Soccer • 03 Dec 24

As Alisson nears a return, what next for Kelleher?

Caoimhín Kelleher further enhanced his burgeoning reputation as he played a starring role in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Kelleher's focus turns to City game he might miss

Fresh from helping Liverpool claim a statement win over Real Madrid, Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher insists that his side have no time to rest on their laurels as they prepare to face Manchester City this weekend - a game he might not feature in.

Soccer • 28 Nov 24

Caoimhin Kelleher will continue in goal for Liverpool

Liverpool can't ease up, despite their lead - Kelleher

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has told his team-mates they cannot afford to ease off after opening up a gap at the top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 23 Nov 24

Caoimhín Kelleher will start for Liverpool against Southampton

Kelleher set to continue in goal for Liverpool

Caoimhín Kelleher will continue to start in goal for Liverpool this weekend and is in line to face Real Madrid in the Champions League, as Alisson Becker is not yet ready for a return to action.

Soccer • 22 Nov 24

Caoimhín Kelleher ensured Ireland finished in third place in the group

Kelleher saves the day as Ireland edge out Finland

Evan Ferguson's first-half header proved to be the matchwinner as the Republic of Ireland edged out Finland 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Vitezslav Jaros had previously made one substitute appearance for the Reds

Slot praises former Pat's loanee Jaros after full debut

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot praised back-up goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, who marked his full debut for the club with a couple of crucial saves in the 3-2 win at Brighton.

Soccer • 31 Oct 24

Kelleher was excellent throughout against Leipzig

Kelleher happy to provide Slot with a headache

Caoimhín Kelleher said that he is happy to give Liverpool manager Arne Slot a selection headache, after the Corkman put in another strong performance in a 1-0 win away at RB Leipzig on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Caoimhín Kelleher is currently on international duty with Ireland

Kelleher set to capitalise on injury to Becker

Caoimhín Kelleher is poised for a busy period between the sticks, with confirmation that Alisson Becker will be absent from Liverpool's ranks for approximately six weeks.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson picked up the injury late on

Kelleher set for Liverpool chance after Alisson injury

Arne Slot does not expect goalkeeper Alisson to be available for Liverpool's Premier League match against Chelsea later this month after he sustained a suspected hamstring injury in their 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 05 Oct 24

Caoimhin Kelleher (L) has impressed again in his latest stint filling in for Alisson Becker

Updated Slot expects Alisson to start against Wolves

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to return from injury against Wolves on Saturday, reclaiming his place from Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher.

Soccer • 27 Sep 24