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Kerr McInroy reacts after Rijeka score their second goal of the night against Rijeka

Shels ready to go again for next European assignment

It was a case of so close, yet so far as Shelbourne's Europa League dream ended on a dramatic and memorable night at Tolka Park, yet ambitions of Conference League football will now become the focus of attention.

Soccer • 13 Aug

Shelbourne's Harry Wood reacts at the final whistle

Shels undone at the death as Europa League run ends

Shelbourne's Europa League dream died on a sultry night in Drumcondra, but the Conference League group stages remain very much achievable after a second leg in Tolka Park that will reign long in the memory.

Soccer • 12 Aug

Toni Fruk celebrates Rijeka's first goal against Shelbourne at Tolka Park

Europa League qualifying: Shelbourne 1-3 Rijeka (3-4)

Read how it all unfolded as Rijeka got the better of Shelbourne at Tolka Park to advance to the Europa League play-off, while it's the Conference League play-off for Joey O'Brien's side.

Soccer • 12 Aug

Shelbourne players celebrate after their victory in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg match against Rijeka, August 2025

Shelbourne shock Rijeka on the road in Europa League

Second-half goals from Sam Bone and John Martin saw Shelbourne come from behind and defeat Croatian champions Rijeka 2-1 away from the home in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round meeting at the Stadion HNK Rijeka.

Soccer • 07 Aug

Shelbourne players celebrate goal scored by Sam Bone against Rijeka in Europa League

Europa League qualifier recap: Rijeka 1-2 Shelbourne

Read how it all unfolded as Shelbourne recorded a famous win in Croatia.

Soccer • 06 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.