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21 August 2025; Sidney Lima of CD Santa Clara reacts after his side's defeat in the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between CD Santa Clara and Shamrock Rovers FC at the Estadio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Photo by Ben M

Irish duo aim for Conference spot: All you need to know

History could be made tonight as two Premier Division teams look to qualify for a European competition outright for the first time. Here is all you need to know.

Soccer • 28 Aug

23 August 2025; Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates after scoring her side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfi

Athlone return to league summit with success over Shels

Athlone Town returned to the summit of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division with an impressive 2-1 victory over title rivals Shelbourne.

Soccer • 23 Aug

Classics tee up most monumental night in LOI history

After one of the great European nights in League of Ireland history, Eoin Doyle says we are no longer asking whether our clubs can compete; now we're asking how far they can go.

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

12 October 2024; Stephanie Zambra of Shamrock Rovers in action against Jessica Gargan of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Spor

Shels star Gargan: Rovers rematch feels like Cup final

Women's FAI Cup holders Shelbourne continue the defence of their title this weekend, and their date with rivals Shamrock Rovers is easily the plum tie of the round.

Soccer • 15 Aug

11 August 2025; Head coach Joey O'Brien poses for a portrait during a Shelbourne Media Conference at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Brien: Shels will not sit on lead at Tolka Park

Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien has denied any notion his side will sit on their lead over Rijeka going into Tuesday night's Europa League third round qualifying second leg at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 11 Aug

6 August 2025; Shelbourne players celebrate after their victory in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg match between Rijeka and Shelbourne at HNK Rijeka Stadium Rujevica in Rijeka, Croatia. Photo by Igor Kupjlenik/Sportsfile

Preview: Shelbourne on cusp of European breakthrough

Shelbourne enter the biggest European night at Tolka Park in a generation as Croatian side Rijeka come to Dublin in a Europa League third round play-off second leg.

Soccer • 12 Aug

10 August 2025; Jessica Gargan of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Waterford at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Shels hit the summit after comeback win over Waterford

Shelbourne recovered from a first-half scare to go top of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division with a 2-1 win over Waterford at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 10 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

16 July 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne in action against Ben Hall of Linfield 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. P

Shels may face Linfield rematch in European decider

Shelbourne could be on track for a rematch with Linfield for a place in the league stage of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 04 Aug

30 July 2025; Kate Mooney of Shelbourne pictured with her SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for June/July at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Mooney wins monthly award after run of goals

Shelbourne striker Kate Mooney has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for June and July.

Soccer • 30 Jul

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 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

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

We have been asking for European nights like these

It's nice when League of Ireland clubs walk into European ties with not just hope, but expectation.

Soccer • 11 Jul

Rory Gaffney celebrates Shamrock Rovers' first goal of the night

Cliftonville tie could await Shamrock Rovers in Europe

The winner of the all-Irish clash between Shelbourne and Linfield in the Champions League will face Azerbaijani side Qarabag FK in the second round.

Soccer • 18 Jun

Joe Redmond scored a late equaliser in the previous meeting between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers

LOI preview: Hoops meet injury-hit Saints in Tallaght

The four sides competing in European competitions are in action tonight as matches from later in the domestic campaign are brought forward for preferential scheduling.

Soccer • 19 May

'A fixture that served up some of last season's finest drama now arrives with even more weight and anticipation'

Richmond Park encounter a pivotal clash to savour

Eoin Doyle looks forward to a fascinating clash between Stephen Kenny's St Patrick's Athletic and Damien Duff's Shelbourne at Richmond Park tonight.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Monday's League of Ireland results and reports

A Monday night special in the League of Ireland saw Waterford take the Munster crown and go top of the league with a late Kyle White goal.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Shels captian Pearl Slattery is presented with the Cup by President Higgins

Clancy and Shine lead Shels to President's Cup victory

Shelbourne got their hands on the first silverware of the season and took bragging rights in an enthralling end-to-end Women's President's Cup encounter under the watchful eye of new WNT team boss, Carla Ward.

Soccer • 01 Mar

'For a club that has grown accustomed to shaking off early-season blips and still romping to titles, things are different now.'

Stakes high as Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers

The clash between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers is of far greater importance to the latter team as the League of Ireland doesn't allow for slow starts.

Soccer • 28 Feb

James Norris, pictured with Mo Salah in Liverpool training last December, has moved to Tolka Park on loan

Shelbourne sign Liverpool defender Norris on loan

Shelbourne have signed Liverpool player James Norris on a season-long loan deal.

Soccer • 17 Feb

LOI transfers: Mountney joins Bohs, Shels sign O'Kane

John Mountney has joined Bohemians on a multi-year deal from Dundalk, while Shelbourne have also raided Oriel Park by bringing in Ryan O'Kane.

Soccer • 26 Nov 24

Sean Boyd of Shelbourne with his Player of the Month Award for October

Shelbourne star Boyd scoops Player of Month award

Shelbourne's league winning striker, Sean Boyd has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for October.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Kate Mooney (C) is mobbed after finding the net against Athlone Town

Shels ride the storm to hammer Athlone in cup final

Kate Mooney and Noelle Murray both scored twice as Shelbourne tamed Storm Ashley to hammer Athlone Town 6-1 in the Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Women's FAI Cup: Athlone Town 1-6 Shelbourne recap

It's part three of the FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium, follow the action with James Fenton.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

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