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28 August 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne, left, and head coach Joey O'Brien the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Rams

O'Brien: European double a fitting tribute to Horgan

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien believes that Thursday night's League of Ireland European double was a fitting tribute to the late Ollie Horgan.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien is interviewed for RTÉ before the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Shels boss O'Brien: 'It's still all to play for'

Joey O'Brien kept his feet on the ground after Shelbourne's 3-1 win against Linfield in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, warning: "It's still all to play for."

Soccer • 22 Aug

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 'ready to rock' as Linfield return to Tolka Park

It has been a rollercoaster European experience for Shelbourne this summer, however, manager Joey O'Brien is confident that his side will be 'ready to rock' come kick-off at Tolka Park this evening.

Soccer • 21 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien leaves the pitch after his side's defeat to St Pat's Athletic in 2025 FAI Cup third round

O'Brien disappointed by losing 'monster' FAI Cup game

While Shelbourne have the chance to extend their European adventure in the upcoming Conference League play-off against Linfield, head coach was disappointed to lose what he dubbed a "monster game" against St Pat''s Athletic in the FAI Cup third round.

Soccer • 17 Aug

O'Brien hails clinical Rijeka but rues missed chances

Rijeka scoring quality goals and Shelbourne not making the most of the chances that did come their way was how Joey O'Brien summed up his side's exit from the Europa League.

Soccer • 12 Aug

5 August 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien during a Shelbourne press conference at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupljenik/Sportsfile

O'Brien aware Tolka test will follow Adriatic adventure

While his players may have been on cloud nine after their Europa League win against Rijeka, Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien left the distinct impression in his brief post-match press conference that they would already be grounded well before they landed back in Dublin.

Soccer • 07 Aug

5 August 2025; Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien, right, and Evan Caffrey during a Shelbourne press conference at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupljenik/Sportsfile

'We hate Plan Bs' - O'Brien wants Shels to play to win

Joey O'Brien has urged his Shelbourne side to put their best foot forward against Rijeka in tomorrow night's Europa League clash, and emphasised that there is no talk of a Plan B in the dressing room.

Soccer • 06 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien applauds the supporters after his side's defeat in the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Qarabag FK at Tolka Park

O'Brien not giving up hope of Shels fightback in Baku

Joey O'Brien is eyeing a victory against Qarabag in Baku tomorrow evening, and the Shelbourne manager believes that nothing is impossible when it comes to turning the Champions League qualifier around.

Soccer • 29 Jul

O'Brien urges Shelbourne to show no fear in Baku

Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien took heart from his team, beaten 3-0, having "a right cut off" Qarabag in the second half of Wednesday night's Champions League second-round qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Jul

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

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

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien watches on from the sidelines

O'Brien not getting carried away by bright Shels start

Having been announced as Shelbourne boss on a permanent basis they day before Friday's 3-1 home against relegation battling Cork City, Joey O'Brien must have been thinking that this management business was handy as his side raced to a 2-0 lead after just six minutes.

Soccer • 05 Jul

Shelbourne assistant manager Joey O'Brien and manager Damien Duff, right, celebrate with the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division trophy after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywel

Continuity 'most obvious' option to fill post-Duff void

Withe Shelbourne facing into the difficult task of filling the void left by Damien Duff, the club would be best served pushing for Joey O'Brien to take the reins at least until the end of the season, according to Alan Cawley and David McMillan.

Soccer • 24 Jun

23 June 2025; Shelbourne interim head coach Joey O'Brien during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Shelbourne at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Interim boss O'Brien coy on subject of replacing Duff

Shelbourne interim head coach Joey O'Brien refused to be drawn on whether or not he would want the position on a full-time basis, following Monday's 2-2 draw with Waterford at the RSC.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Duff doing it his way as he steers Shels towards safety

"I'm no badge-kisser but I am a real Shelbourne man," said Damien Duff after seeing his side earn a point at home to Bohemians. Duff was pictured sprinting in front of the Shelbourne support fist-pumping the badge as he made his way into the dressing room at full-time.

Soccer • 25 Aug 22

Rogers: Lunney a great platform for Shels' dynamic duo

Gary Rogers praises Shelbourne duo Sean Boyd and Jack Moylan and also highlights JJ Lunney's role in the recent good run of form.

Soccer • 25 May 22

Joey O'Brien lifts the Airtricity League Premier Division trophy

Joey O'Brien pays tribute to 'class' Shamrock Rovers

Joey O'Brien said an emotional goodbye to the Shamrock Rovers faithful on Friday night and set his sights on a fresh challenge with Damien Duff's Shelbourne.

Soccer • 20 Nov 21

Updated Joey O'Brien links up with Duff at Shelbourne

Joey O'Brien has left Shamrock Rovers to become a part of Damien Duff's back-room team at Shelbourne, while the Reds also confirmed the departure of Ryan Brennan.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Max Murphy made it a debut to remember by scoring Shamrock Rovers' second goal

Murphy scores debut goal as Rovers beat Finn Harps

Shamrock Rovers remain undefeated in this season's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after beating Finn Harps 2-0 in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Joey O'Brien celebrates scoring the winning penalty

Double spot-kick hero Joey O'Brien on Euro mission

Shamrock Rovers penalty shootout hero Joey O'Brien said a lack of respect from European opposition is the fuel that's driving the Hoops to defy the odds this year.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

Joey O'Brien poses with his SSE Airtricity/SWAI Player of the Month Award for October

Joey O'Brien already hungry to drive Hoops title charge

Shamrock Rovers defender Joey O'Brien is already straining at the leash to get back to action and help the Hoops dethrone Dundalk as Premier Division champions.

Soccer • 27 Nov 19

Joey O'Brien (L) signs on the dotted line

Joey O'Brien 'buzzing' after joining Shamrock Rovers

Former Bolton Wanders and West Ham United defender Joey O'Brien, capped five times with the Republic of Ireland, said he's joined the club he's always supported after agreeing a deal with Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 27 Jan 18