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Pearl Slattery (L) and Laurie Ryan are gunning for cup glory

Preview: Athlone & Shels set for part three of trilogy

It's part three of a Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

'Shelbourne have their destiny in their own hands, but recent form suggests they may struggle to get over the line'

Little room for error now in title race for the ages

The final stretch of this League of Ireland season is shaping up to be one for the history books, with five teams harbouring genuine title ambitions, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

SSE Airtricity League recap: Shelbourne 2-3 St Pat's

It's Shelbourne versus St Patrick's Athletic at Tolka Park, as both sides play their game in hand on the northside of Dublin city.

Soccer • 30 Sep 24

Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne in action against St Pat's Jamie Lennon back in May

Shelbourne and St Pat's clash to be shown live on RTÉ

The key Dublin derby between Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic will be shown live from Tolka Park on RTÉ2 on Monday, 30 September with the slightly earlier kick-off time of 7.15pm.

Soccer • 13 Sep 24

Kate Mooney bagged a brace against Treaty United (file pic)

Shelbourne regain league lead with win over Treaty

Shelbourne kept up their end of the bargain in the three-horse title race with a relatively comfortable win at home to a spirited Treaty United.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Aiden O'Brien won his most recent Ireland cap against Georgia in March 2019

Shelbourne confirm signing of experienced O'Brien

Shelbourne have confirmed the signing of forward Aiden O'Brien, who has five senior caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Aug 24

Shels had one eye on Monday's crunch game in the title race against Derry City

Shelbourne go out despite holding Zurich in Tolka Park

As somewhat expected following last week's sobering 3-0 first leg defeat in Switzerland, Shelbourne bowed out of Europe amid a frenzied atmosphere at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 01 Aug 24

Derry City and Shelbourne will be aiming to make it through to the second qualifying round

Conference League AYNTK: Irish duo in action

2023 SSE Airtricity League runners-up Derry City and current league leaders Shelbourne this evening begin a journey that could potentially take them to the UEFA Conference League final at the Stadion Wroclaw next May.

Soccer • 11 Jul 24

Clinical Shels put Galway to the sword to stay top

Shelbourne stayed top, Derry City now looking the only real danger in the title race, even if they rode their luck a shade against ten-man Galway United.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Thursday's League of Ireland results and reports

Look back on a dramatic night in the League of Ireland as Shelbourne and Derry City boosted their title aspirations.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

Shels selling 'virtual ticket' to compensate Galway

Shelbourne have announced the sale of a 'virtual ticket' to raise funds that will be given to Galway United as compensation for the absence of the Dublin club's supporters at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday.

Soccer • 16 Apr 24

'The future success of our national team is intertwined with the development of our underage players at academy level'

Duff a transformative figure for Shels and the league

The foundation of Shelbourne's early season success is multifaceted, relying on incredible fitness levels, clever tactical coaching, a strong defensive showing and a clear belief instilled by manager Damien Duff and assistant Joey O'Brien.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Duff signs new contract to stay on as Shelbourne boss

Damien Duff has signed a contract extension as manager of Shelbourne.

Soccer • 11 Nov 23

Noel king after Shelbourne completed the double last year

King to leave Shelbourne at end of season

Shelbourne have announced that double-winning manager Noel King will leave the club at the end of the current season.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23

Shamrock Rovers have yet to beat Shelbourne this season

LOI preview: Hoops moving towards four as Shels visit

Shamrock Rovers are edging closer towards a fourth league title in succession with Damien Duff's Shelbourne the visitors to Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23

Can Shelbourne repeat last year's European performance and win their opening qualifier?

Shelbourne ready for second crack at Champions League

After last year's maiden voyage in Champions League waters, Shelbourne are eagerly looking forward to testing themselves again in Europe when they take on Glasgow City in Lithuania on Wednesday morning (kick-off 10am).

Soccer • 05 Sep 23

Holders Derry City begin the defence of the trophy against Athlone Town on Sunday

Preview: Dublin derby kicks off FAI Cup first round

The first round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup begins tonight with little fanfare due to European exploits and the FIFA Women's World Cup, but there are many clubs dreaming of the Aviva Stadium in November.

Soccer • 21 Jul 23

The Dublin duo will meet in league and cup action with seven days

LOI preview: Shels and Bohs begin double date

Shelbourne and Bohemians begin the first of two games inside the next week, with plenty riding on the League of Ireland Premier Division clash at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 14 Jul 23

Damien Duff will be in the stands on Friday night

Duff receives one-match touchline ban

Damien Duff has received a one-match ban following his red card during Shelbourne's defeat to St Patrick's Athletic last week.

Soccer • 29 Jun 23

Jessie Stapleton is heading for the Super League

Stapleton departing Shelbourne for UK club

Jessie Stapleton will join Women's Super League side on 1 July after Shelbourne confirmed she will play a final game for the club on Saturday 24 against Linfield FC in the Avenir Sports All Island Cup at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 20 Jun 23

Shelbourne goalkeeper Scott van der Sluis

Duff wishes Love Island-bound Van der Sluis well

Shelbourne have confirmed that goalkeeper Scott van der Sluis has been released early from his contract to take part in the reality TV show Love Island.

Soccer • 15 Jun 23

Sean Boyd was on the mark for Shelbourne

Shelbourne sink Drogs with second-half surge

A second half blitz from Shelbourne blew Drogheda United away at Tolka Park as Damien Duff's Reds came from behind to record a first win in four games.

Soccer • 05 Jun 23

Declan Devine returns to his former side tonight

LOI preview: Top two meet after Friday night setbacks

The top two teams in the League of Ireland Premier Division clash this evening as Declan Devine brings his Bohemians side to his former and hometown club Derry City in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Apr 23

Derry City have yet to taste defeat this season

LOI preview: Unbeaten Derry seek to down Duff's Shels

The conclusion of the international break quickly leads into the seventh series of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as title-chasing Derry City visit Tolka Park in the live game on RTÉ2.

Soccer • 31 Mar 23

Andy Boyle celebrates after grabbing Dundalk's winner

Boyle's early birthday present fires Dundalk to victory

Andy Boyle kick-started his birthday celebrations early with the winning goal as Dundalk came from behind to beat Shelbourne at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 06 Mar 23

Shelbourne FC