The Moore Magic Lives On! Of the many players who played in the famous green and white hoops of Shamrock Rovers, the deeds of some very special performers continue to live on. Today Robert Goggins takes a look at Paddy Moore who was reckoned by those who saw him play to be a very special…
9 May 2020Rovers vs Chelsea Some older Hoops fans still talk about the day the mighty Chelsea came to Dublin only to be humbled by the ‘Coads’ Colts’. In our latest look-back on a golden moment, Robert Goggins writes about that day at Dalymount Park. On this day sixty-five years ago the English League Champio
5 May 2020Shamrock Rovers welcomes the FAI plans to prepare for a resumption of the League of Ireland at the earliest possible date. The document entitled “Return to Football” | Behind Closed Doors issued yesterday by the FAI following consultation with all clubs and the Players Association, guideli
29 April 2020There’s Only One Tony Cousins Tony Cousins joined the Hoops at the beginning of a new era after the club left the RDS. Being a Tallaght lad it would have been just nice for ‘Couso’ had he been able to play at the new stadium, plans for which were launched just a couple of months…
27 April 2020NO TIME FOR HEROES Traditionally April was the month in which the FAI Cup final was played. The decider of the Blue Ribband competition usually signalled the conclusion of the season unless there was a special competition such as the All Ireland Inter-City Cup, Blaxnit Cup or the Top Four competitio
26 April 2020John Joe Flood was a hero for Shamrock Rovers - and Ireland We talk about the great eras and the men who played their part in shaping history. At Shamrock Rovers we have no shortage of such heroes. On an individual and personal basis it must be a great sense of satisfaction and pride for…
20 April 2020TWIGG TOOK ROVERS BY STORM AND THE FANS BY SURPRISE On this day, Friday, 17th April, 2009 Gary Twigg scored a hat-trick in the 3-1 win away to Galway United. That brought his early season tally up to 6. It was early days in what was to develop into a dramatic but all too brief career…
17 April 2020
In follow up to the statement issued earlier by the club, Chairman, Jonathan Roche would like to pay thanks to the squad and management for their understanding and commitment to the club in offering to take a 25% salary cut to assist the club in these very difficult times. Jonathan Roche said: “Havi
16 April 2020
Shamrock Rovers F.C. thanks all the frontline and essential services workers who are caring and serving our country and our people at this particularly difficult period. We thank the people of Ireland for their perseverance with the Government restrictions imposed to help keep us safe. Whilst the Co
16 April 2020COAD WAS A RELUCTANT BUT NATURAL BORN LEADER On this day 100 years ago the late great Paddy Coad was born in Waterford. He attended school at De La Salle in the city and joined his local League of Ireland club in 1937 at the age of just 17. Paddy was a natural talent; he…
14 April 2020
The death has occurred of former Shamrock Rovers player Shay Keogh. Shay passed away on Monday, 13th April 2020. A centre half and left back, Shay joined the Hoops in 1952 as a minor from Schoolboy club Rathfarnham. He was recruited during the period when Paddy Coad was building a young team th
14 April 2020
We are delighted to announce a new range of Women’s Fit training and leisurewear items with club kit partner Umbro. There are seven items in the black colourway range; Training Jersey, Leggings, Track Pant, Woven Jacket, Tank Top, Graphic Tee and a Hooded Zip Top. Sizes available from 10 to 16
14 April 2020
