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8 March 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates with teammates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Wexford at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath. Photo by Thomas Flinko

Fortune sounds rallying cry for Athlone's Euro return

Excitement is building in Athlone as a club with a storied European tradition returns to the big stage.

Abdellah Zoubir of Qarabag in action against Mark Coyle of Shelbourne during the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Qarabag FK at Tolka Park

Coyle: That's the difference, that's European football

Mark Coyle had to stew on the bench for the first half of Shelbourne's Champions League second-round qualifier defeat to Qarabag last night, but he made his presence felt once called upon by boss Joey O'Brien at half-time.

Soccer • 24 Jul 25

Nariman Akhundzade of Qarabag scores his side's third goal despite the efforts of Shelbourne goalkeeper Lorcan Healy during the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Qarabag FK at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo

Qarabag show class to ruthlessly punish Shels at Tolka

Qarabag rolled into Tolka Park and left with a professional, and impressive, 3-0 victory to leave Shelbourne with an enormous mountain to climb in the Champions League second-round qualifiers.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25

Pedro Bicalho of Qarabag in action against Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne - Champions League, July 2025

Champions League recap: Shelbourne 0-3 Qarabag

Read how it all unfolded as the concession of two late goals leaves Shelbourne with a huge formation to climb in the second half.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25

9 July 2025; Shelbourne goalkeeper Conor Kearns during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Injury to Kearns sees Shelbourne bring in Speel on loan

Shelbourne must plan without first choice goalkeeper Conor Kearns for Wednesday's Champions League second round qualifying first leg tie against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 22 Jul 25

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien during a Shelbourne press conference at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels ready to take a swing with safety net below them

It's a big ask for Shelbourne tonight in their European journey, but they square up to Qarabag with the comfort of a lucrative safety net beneath them.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25

Jack Henry-Francis of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry.

Henry-Francis signing a 'real coup' for Shels - Cawley

Former Shelbourne midfielder Alan Cawley believes the club's signing of midfielder Jack Henry-Francis is a "real coup".

Soccer • 21 Jul 25

LOI trio's Euro challenges and Euro 2025 final furlong

Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo as Shelbourne, St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face European first legs, Euro 2025 reaches the semi-final stage, Evan Ferguson looks set to sign for AS Roma and crucial LOI fixtures await after the FAI Cup weekend.

Soccer • 21 Jul 25

16 July 2025; Ali Coote of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Bel

Shelbourne learn possible third round European ties

The winner of the second round Champions League qualifying tie between Shelbourne and Qarabag will take face Romanian side FCSB or Macedonian outfit KF Shkendija in the next round.

Soccer • 21 Jul 25

16 July 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien after his side's victory in the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by

O'Brien: Shels want to get group stages

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien insisted that their aim was to secure group stage football in Europe in 2025 after his side navigated the challenge of Linfield to guarantee themselves at least three more European ties.

Soccer • 17 Jul 25

16 July 2025; Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne and teammates after their side's victory in the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. P

Shels overcome Linfield after composed Belfast display

Shelbourne eased past Linfield over two legs to set-up a European Champions League qualifier at Qarabag next week

Soccer • 16 Jul 25

16 July 2025; Matthew Orr of Linfield is tackled by Ali Coote of Shelbourne during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Pho

Champions League recap: Shels progress in Belfast

The action as it happened from this evening's second leg between Linfield and Shelbourne at Windsor Park

Soccer • 16 Jul 25

Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Euan East of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels go north aiming to close out Champions League tie

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien takes his side to Linfield with a slender lead as they seek to progress to the second round of the Champions League qualifying stage.

Soccer • 16 Jul 25

Linfield manager David Healy consoles Matthew Orr after the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield

Healy backs Linfield to turn tie around against Shels

Linfield manager David Healy believes that his side can find an extra gear to turn the tie around when they take on Shelbourne in Wednesday's second-leg of their Champions League first-round qualifier.

Soccer • 16 Jul 25

Sean Boyd during a Shelbourne training session at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Towell urges front-footed Shels approach at Linfield

Another front foot performance from Shelbourne on Wednesday should be enough to finish off the job against Linfield in their Champions League tie, according to Richie Towell.

Soccer • 16 Jul 25

9 July 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

O'Brien: 'Loads has changed, but not a lot has changed'

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien was keen to keep the focus on his players and next week's trip to Windsor Park after enjoying a 1-0 win at home over Linfield in the first leg of their Champions League first qualifying round tie.

Soccer • 09 Jul 25

9 July 2025; Mipo Odubeko of Shelbourne during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

'This is far from over' - Odubeko braced for showdown

Mipo Odubeko gave Shelbourne a crucial Champions league advantage over Linfield on Wednesday night but afterwards warned "this is far from over" ahead of the return leg in Belfast next week.

Soccer • 10 Jul 25

9 July 2025; Mipo Odubeko of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates with teammates Daniel Kelly, left, and Kameron Ledwidge after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfie

Odubeko strike gives Shels slim advantage over Linfield

Mipo Odubeko's 58th-minute goal earned Shelbourne a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Linfield in their Champions League first-round qualifier at a raucous Tolka Park.

Soccer • 09 Jul 25

9 July 2025; James Norris of Shelbourne in action against Kirk Millar of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Champions League: Shelbourne 1-0 Linfield recap

Shels have beaten Linfield at Tolka Park in the first leg of their Champions League first qualifying round showdown. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 09 Jul 25

JJ Lunney of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Cork City at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shelbourne v Linfield: All you need to know

Shelbourne host Linfield on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie, with the match live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 09 Jul 25

Head coach Joey O'Brien poses for a portrait during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park

O'Brien urges Shels players to write their own history

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien has urged his players to write their own chapter of European history as they embark on their Champions League qualifying campaign at home to Linfield this evening.

Soccer • 09 Jul 25

Mark Coyle during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Coyle keen to make new memories with Shels' new sheriff

Shelbourne captain Mark Coyle says their squad retain "love" for old boss Damien Duff but are relishing "making new memories' with his successor Joey O'Brien as they look towards Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Soccer • 08 Jul 25

Mipo Odubeko of Shelbourne, centre, celebrates with Paddy Barrett, left, and Harry Wood, right, after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Cork City at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels tempo key to getting better of Linfield - Towell

Richie Towell says Shelbourne must use the disparity in match sharpness to their advantage when they face Linfield in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier first leg at Tolka Park, which will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 08 Jul 25

Shelbourne v Linfield, delightful Derry and Euro 2025

Richie Towell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo to preview Shelbourne v Linfield and St Pat's v Hegelmann and review the latest LOI action, while Shels' Rachel Graham talks Euro 2025 takeaways and the latest domestic developments.

Soccer • 07 Jul 25

Confidence heading into European duty a necessity

Strong domestic performances now can be the difference between going into Europe with rhythm or retreating with regrets.

Soccer • 04 Jul 25