Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne begin fresh European missions, Rory O’Carroll surprised by career paths of Brennan and Gavin, Athlone Town crowned champions

Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne begin fresh European missions, Rory O’Carroll surprised by career paths of Brennan and Gavin, Athlone Town crowned champions

Irish Independent

Thursday, 02 October 2025

This newsletter was edited by Joe Davitt

Top Stories

Daniel McDonnell: Opportunity knocks for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers embark on fresh European mission in Prague

‘I wouldn’t have foreseen Ger getting this job so soon’ – Rory O’Carroll surprised by career paths of Brennan and Gavin

‘I knew instantly it wasn’t normal’ – Munster’s Shane Daly eager to make up lost ground after return from first big injury

Athlone Town crowned Women’s Premier Division champions as Kelly Brady hat-trick seals win over Cork City

‘It makes the league worse’ – international basketball star Jordan Blount slams rule forcing clubs to field two Irish players

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