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14 August 2025; Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers shoots to score his side's second goal despite the efforts of Gentrit Halili of Ballkani during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Ballkani at Tall

Bradley salutes Rovers' 'unplayable' Euro hero Gaffney

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley hailed Rory Gaffney after the veteran striker hit the first two goals in a 4-0 comeback win over Ballkani that sent his side into the Conference League play-offs.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Rory Gaffney (R) is sticking with Shamrock Rovers for 2024

Gaffney pens new Hoops deal, Saints tie down Melia

Speculation around Rory Gaffney's future has ended after the striker agreed a new deal with Shamrock Rovers that will keep him at the Hoops for the 2024 campaign.

Soccer • 09 Nov 23

Rory Gaffney with his PFA Ireland Player of the Year Award

Rory Gaffney named the PFAI Player of the Year

Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney has been crowned the PFA Ireland Player of the Year.

Soccer • 20 Nov 22

Hoops' Gaffney named October Player of the Month

Shamrock Rovers' forward Rory Gaffney has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for October after helping Stephen Bradley's side to clinch a third league title in a row.

Soccer • 09 Nov 22

Rory Gaffney celebrates his match-winner

Gaffney keeps his feet on the ground after dramatic win

Shamrock Rovers goal hero Rory Gaffney refused to get carried away with his last-gasp winner against Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium, as his side took another big step towards the league title.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Ronan Finn (L) salutes the crowd at Tallaght Stadium

Bullish Hoops take heart from opening-night stalemate

Ronan Finn says Shamrock Rovers are aiming for the knockout stages after their opening night stalemate in the Europa Conference League campaign.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Rory Gaffney and Aidomo Emakhu were on the scoresheet for Shamrock Rovers in Skopje

Gaffney: Ghosts of past pain key to group stage feat

Rory Gaffney believes learning the lessons from the pain of past European shortfalls was crucial in Shamrock Rovers ending an 11-year wait for a return to group stage football.

Soccer • 11 Aug 22

Rory Gaffney looks set to lead the line for Shamrock Rovers

Gaffney: Hoops must put group dreams to back of minds

Rory Gaffney has warned that Shamrock Rovers can't allow themselves to be distracted by the prospect of group stage football ahead of their Europa League second leg clash in North Macedonia.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

Rory Gaffney has moved to Tallaght Stadium

Rory Gaffney completes Shamrock Rovers switch

Shamrock Rovers have signed Striker Rory Gaffney from Salford City.

Soccer • 24 Feb 20

Rory Gaffney