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Devine's spell in charge at Dalymount Park has come to an end

Bohs and Devine part ways, Fenlon takes interim charge

Bohemians have parted ways with manager Declan Devine after a difficult start to the new SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season with director of football Pat Fenlon taking interim charge of the first-team.

Soccer • 11 Mar 24

Pauw had revealed that McCabe had wanted 'fresh legs' to be brought on for the final stages against Nigeria

Fenlon: McCabe 'out of order' during Pauw interaction

Bohemians director of football Pat Fenlon feels Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was "out of order" in the manner that she attempted to urge manager Vera Pauw to make changes during their draw with Nigeria at the Women's World Cup.

FIFA Women's World Cup • 05 Aug 23

Pat Fenlon arrives from Irish League club Linfield

Fenlon returns to Bohemians as director of football

Former Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon has been appointed as the club's new director of football.

Soccer • 16 Jan 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: The managerial merry-go-round

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast James O'Toole and guests discuss the player and managerial merry-go-round, Derry City's statement of intent in the transfer market and the row between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs on the delayed start of the Under-14 2022 season.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Perth's return and Tolka memories

Pat Fenlon and Tony Sheridan share their Tolka Park memories while Vinny Perth outlines his thought process after deciding to return to the Dundalk hotseat.

Soccer • 22 Jun 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Harps hero Foley savours derby joy

Adrian Eames and James O'Toole chat to Pat Fenlon and Adam Foley. Kara Kelly gets the views of Saoirse Noonan on the Republic of Ireland's World Cup draw, while the panel pays tribute to the late Alan McLoughlin.

Soccer • 04 May 21

Fenlon keen for fans 'not to panic' on Stephen Kenny

RTÉ Soccer analyst Pat Fenlon is hoping people keep faith with Stephen Kenny during the transition phase when a new batch of talent is coming through for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 17 Nov 20

Ireland last tasted victory in November of 2019

Fenlon: Ireland's problems aren't just in front of goal

Pat Fenlon tells RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport that Ireland's lack of quality all over the park is a concern after they once again failed to win on Sunday.

Soccer • 11 Oct 20

'The one thing they may have a problem with this year is scoring goals'

Pat Fenlon: Cutting edge a concern for Shelbourne

Pat Fenlon believes a lack of cutting edge in attack could hamper Shelbourne this season.

Soccer • 02 Aug 20

Cork City play Bohemians next Sunday afternoon, live on WatchLOI.ie

Fenlon and Byrne fear Cork City could be relegated

Former Shelbourne manager Pat Fenlon believes Cork City are in danger of relegation ahead of the resumption of the SSE Airtricity League on Friday.

Soccer • 26 Jul 20

Pat Fenlon wants to see the FAI step in and make some hard choices

Time for the FAI to break league impasse, says Fenlon

Pat Fenlon has warned that the FAI may have to step in and make some unpopular decisions if the League of Ireland season is to restart.

Soccer • 27 Jun 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: James Chambers on life in States

On this week's podcast Adrian Eames and James O'Toole Soccer are joined by Pat Fenlon, Aine O'Gorman and James Chambers.

Soccer • 30 May 20

Dundalk and Linfield could face each other on a more regular basis in an All-Island League

Fenlon: All-Island League 'an important conversation'

Pat Fenlon has called on proposals for an All-Island League to be given a fair hearing and said even if the plan isn't adopted there could be benefits for clubs north and south.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

Stepehn O'Donnell is mobbed after scoring against Partizan Belgrade

European dreams: 'Nights you'll remember all your life'

A blank canvas rich with possibilities lies before Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk, Cork City and St Patrick's Athletic as they gear up for their European campaigns this week. RTÉ Sport looks at the key ingredients required to defy the odds on the Continent.

Soccer • 07 Jul 19

Declan Rice training with the Irish U21 side in 2017

Fenlon: Rice saga only highlights domestic deficiencies

The Declan Rice saga only serves to highlight "a blockage" in how we are going to develop players in this country, says Pat Fenlon

Soccer • 14 Feb 19

FAI chief executive John Delaney has seen his own role questioned

'Ireland's issues go deeper than the manager'

Former Republic of Ireland Under-23 manager Pat Fenlon believes that issues within the Ireland international set-up go far beyond the manager and called for a 'root and branch' examination of what's happening in Irish soccer.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Watch Saturday Sport Extra's Premier League preview

Des Cahill and Joanne Cantwell are joined by Johnny McDonnell and Mark Kinsella for a trip around the Premier League grounds before kick-off.

Soccer • 10 Nov 18

Pat Fenlon will take up the role later in the month

Linfield appoint Pat Fenlon as general manager

Linfield have announced that Pat Fenlon will take up a role as general manager of the club in a move they say will formulate their strategic direction over the next decade.

Soccer • 05 Nov 18

Waterford FC are third in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Man arrested in connection to assault on Waterford boss

A man has been arrested in connection with an assault on Waterford manager Alan Reynolds.

Soccer • 29 May 18

Pat Fenlon is looking to the future at Waterford

Fenlon planning for long-term success at Waterford

Pat Fenlon will be hoping to bring back the glory days at Waterford but the newly appointed Director of Football has admitted that there is a lot of work to be done to ensure that the club remains sustainable in the upcoming seasons.

Soccer • 03 Jan 17

Pat Fenlon returns after a disappointing spell with Shamrock Rovers

Fenlon and Reynolds join Waterford revolution

Waterford have appointed Pat Fenlon and Alan Reynolds as part of their new management team in director of football and head coach roles respectively.

Soccer • 02 Jan 17

Stephen Kenny and his Dundalk players in a training session at Tallaght Stadium

Fenlon: Adrenaline can aid Dundalk against Zenit

Pat Fenlon is optimistic that Dundalk can get a positive result against Zenit Saint Petersburg in this evening’s Europa League clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Pat Fenlon lost his job after a 2-0 home defeat to Finland's Rovaniemi in the Europa League

VIDEO: Cawley - Shamrock Rovers living in the past

Shamrock Rovers fans and those running the club need to readjust their expectations in the wake of Pat Fenlon’s sacking, according to Alan Cawley.

Soccer • 05 Jul 16

Pat Fenlon admits Europa progression a ‘big ask’

Shamrock Rovers manager Pat Fenlon believes his team are still in with a fighting chance of reaching the next round of European football, despite the 2-0 home reversal to Rovaniemi.

Soccer • 01 Jul 16

Pat Fenlon: 'There's players coming through the system even though we don't have a lot of finances.'

Fenlon: Euro run can attract more fans to LOI

Pat Fenlon doesn't expect the Republic of Ireland's exploits in France to inspire fans to flock to domestic games, but he does believe a European run of his own could capture the public imagination.

Soccer • 30 Jun 16