Here To See The Shelbourne

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Here To See The Shelbourne is the unofficial weekly podcast all about the Champions of Ireland, Shelbourne FC. Hosted by Andrew McGouran & Donnchadh (Dunny) Mac Aogáin, they chat about the big topics in Tolka Park and around the LOI. With special guests dropping in, all opinions are welcome. Get in touch: https://www.instagram.com/here_to_see_the_shelbourne/

S2: Episode 2 - Up and Running
Yesterday at 9:15 PM

On this weeks show, Nevin hosts from Denmark as we review the Waterford draw. Dunny defends Mipo, Colin's not impressed with Freitas gloves and we preview the derby this Friday in Tolka Park.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get in Touch on all platforms.X: @SeetheShels


S2: Episode 1 - The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
#1
02/02/2026

It's February 2026 and we're back! There's lots to chat about including Player Recruitment, Harry Wood, Tactical Evolution, Fans Forum, Academy players out on loan, Tolka Park upgrades, brand growth, listeners questions and of course, the Waterford preview.We're also delighted to welcome some new faces to our own presenting team.Thanks for joining us again as we look forward to a massive 2026!*Please rate and share the show*


Episode 50 - End of Season Show
12/21/2025

So we've finally made it to the end of the season and the end of series 1 of the show. There's not enough time to cover an entire year at the club so we pick out some of our favourite moments both on and off the pitch.From Duff to the cage in Rijeka, there's plenty to chat about plus more potential transfer talk.A massive thanks to all our guests in 2025 and of course, to all our listeners for joining us every week.We'll be back in the New Year for all the action. Merry Christmas and a Happy New...


Episode 49 - European Conclusion - UECL Game 6
12/15/2025

It's hard to believe we've reached the end of an incredible season. We head to Slovenia on Thursday for the conclusion of our European adventure and the 2025 season itself.This week, we review the talking points from the Crystal Palace game, how we shaped up and what can we learn. Celje FC are next up as the curtain finally comes down on 2025.


Episode 48 - Where Eagles Dare - UECL Game 5
#48
12/08/2025

We look ahead to the visit of Crystal Palace and hope for an early Christmas present with a positive result or even a goal.Sean Russell stamped his mark on the WPD squad and upset some fans with who was relased, we discuss what we know. New pro contarcts are announced as well on the show.Never a dull moment!*Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get in Touch on all platforms.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 47 - After The Lord Mayor's Show
12/01/2025

On this weeks show, we look back on what could have been in Alkmaar. Are we fed up with 'hard luck' stories in Europe, could Shels have nicked it?Plenty of listener questions, Ellis Chapman returns and lots more.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 46 - The Cheese Farmers - UECL Game 4
#46
11/25/2025

The Reds are off to the Netherlands to visit the beautiful city of Alkmaar. We cover plenty on the show from Dunny's love of cheese, the Beatles and why Troy Parrott is not the biggest threath to the Reds.The ticket allocation pops up again and why we should should soak up the atmosphere and relish the fixture. Fanzone Info: Paardenmarkt, 1811 KH Alkmaar, Netherlands**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get in Touch on all platforms.X: @SeetheShels


Episode 45 - Men's Season Review
11/17/2025

We use the international break to look back on an eventful season. We asked for your moments of the year and there's plenty to cover. Everything from the pitch, the stadium and even the price of jellies. Dunny won't be the next club COO and we chat about the possible comings and goings in the off-season**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 44 - Close But No Cigar
#44
11/11/2025

It's a European review as we unfurl the Drita defeat. Where did we go wrong and why it's been a very steep learning curve at group stage football. UEFA Youth League penalty pain and of course our new Women's first team manager, Seán Russell. We'll have our full league review episode next week so make sure to get all your facts, figures and questions this week.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 43 - The Glass Bottle Incident - UECL Game 3
#43
11/03/2025

The 2025 LOI league campaign is over and the Reds settle for European football with a sterling end of season 3rd place finish. In this weeks show, we chat about the St.Pats game, UEFA Youth League, Davy O'Connor and Dunny knocks it out of the park with his Drita preview Don't miss the sory of the glass bottle incident.Enjoy!


Episode 42 - McInroy Magic
10/28/2025

With one league game remaining, Shels nail down a European place in perfect fashion in Dalymount. Dunny and Andy are here to review all the drama.*Please take a moment to rate and share the show*


Episode 41 - WPD Season Review - Seana Cooke
10/24/2025

With the women's season is done and dusted, we welcome back Shels legend, Seana Cooke to sift through the ashes of a disapointing season.Was Seana surprised to see Eoin Wearen depart the club, who does she fancy to replace Eoin, the importance of a club philosophy and what players would she would see like to see in Red in 2026.With plenty of mailbag questions to get through, Seana's never short of an opinion with her briilant and insightful views.


Episode 40 - Alexander The Great - UECL Game 2
10/20/2025

The Reds are back on European duty this week as we head to North Macedonia. We review the crucial win over Sligo Rovers, Bohs are on the horizon and the Men's U20 Double champs are also in European action.Dunny gives all travelling fans a lesson on everything you need to know if you're heading to Skopje.We also find out what Alexander the Great and Shels great, Tosh Moher have in common.*Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get in Touch on all platforms.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com



Episode 39 - Sligo Rovers - Crunch Time
#39
10/14/2025

On this weeks show, we review a significant double win weekend as the Reds make their move up the table. We discuss the LOI Academy funding, a potential Sligo Rovers banana skin, the Lewis Temple Fan Club is back up and running all while Dunny battles on despite feeling under the weather.Eoin Wearen has a lot to ponder in the off season and some fans aren't happy.


Episode 38 - Points Win Prizes
10/06/2025

A rather upbeat show as we review the historic game againt BK Hacken. We discuss the performance, the importance of a point, the crowd and of course, the weather.We look ahead to possibly a defining weekend as we head to face Shamrock Rovers and Cork City.We also pay tribute to the brilliant Jemma Quinn who announced her retirement from LOI football.


Episode 37 - BK Häcken - Group Game 1
09/29/2025

It's UEFA Conference League time again as we start this week against BK Häcken. We're delighted to be joined by John Mernock to preview the game and also look back at a very mixed weekend and fortunes for both senior teams.Lot's to chat about again as we cover listener questions and ask what's next in the final furlong of the 2025 season.


Episode 36 - Reds Continue To Falter
09/23/2025

Another double fixture weekend slips by with the Reds faltering when it really matters. This week, we ask if the European campaign has masked more concerning underlying issues and if it's too late to claim a European slot for 2026.Dunny & Andy get a few things of their chests and discuss the key topics of the moment. It's an absolutle must win this Saturday for the women's team and we have plenty of listener comments.*Please take a moment to rate and share the show*Get in touch.


Episode 35 - Every Game Matters
#35
09/20/2025

After 35 epsiodes, we were probably due a technical glitch but we wanted to bring you as much of our chat as possible. We had to cut the final 5 mins but we still managed to cover the WPD, U20's cup win, UEFA Youth league and the mens double header weekend.Thanks for your patience and enjoy the show!


Episode 35 - Every Game Matters
#35
09/16/2025

The Reds men team return to action this weekend with a crucial double header against Derry City & Drogheda United. Andy and Dunny remain positive about the women's team battle to reel in Athlone. We also chat about the cup success for the MU20 team and the club release tickets for the Conference League campaign.Please forgive the silence from 45:25 to 46:20, the tech Gremlins were out in force!**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 34 - Domestic Chores
#34
09/08/2025

It's a Galway United double review this week as the Men move up to 4th but the Women suffer a damaging defeat at the top of the table. We discuss why Lewis Temple & Sean Moore didn't feature in the European squad and plenty more across the club.
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Episode 33 - The Time of Your Life
#35
09/01/2025

This week, we welcome John Mernock to the show to reflect on all the European exploits.  John will be known to many fans for his tireless work on the 'Save Tolka Park' campaign. Lots of great discussions with Dunny & John on all aspects of the club.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsemail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 32 - It's Now or Never
#32
08/26/2025

On this week's show, We review a pulsating 1st leg in Tolka Park and It's absolutely crunch time for the Reds as they head to Windsor Park for a date with destiny. In the Women's Premier Division, how damaging will the defeat to Athlone Town be and we dip into a busy mailbag.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 31 - UEFA Conference League - Linfield FC
#31
08/18/2025

A busy show this week as we go through the two cup defeats. There's no time to feel sorry for ourselves as the women's team head to Athlone on Saturday night and before that on Thursday, It's Shels vs. Linfield Part 2.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.comShelbourne vs Linfield | UEFA Conference League 2025/26 | UEFA.com


Episode 30 - The Edge Of Glory
#30
08/08/2025

We relive a memorable night in Rijeka but still have our feet firmly on the ground. We preview the season defining Men's double header in Tolka Park in the coming days. A bursting mailbox and Eoin Wearen's Reds keep their focus to go top of the league.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 29 - The Croatian Cage
08/01/2025

The Reds head to Croatia to take on HNK Rijeka.  Can Joey O'Brien work his magic, have Shels learned from their Qarabag mistakes?There's the small matter of a league game away to a resurgent Sligo Rovers, the All-Island penalty misery and the Reds women return to league action with a trip to Cork City.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 28 - Qarabağ - Part Deux Baku
#28
07/25/2025

Despite a sobering result in the 1st leg, It's certainly not all doom and gloom. Plenty to be positive about as we look ahead to the 2nd leg in Baku and chat about the wider European options.  Also, a massive weekend for our women's team with a cup semi-final away to Bohemian FC. Lots to chat about this week.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShels Email:  seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 27 - Qarabağ - 1st Leg
#27
07/19/2025

After a famous night in Windsor Park, the focus now turns to Azerbaijani champions, Qarabağ. On this week's show, we're joined by our European expert, Lee Daly to reflect on a magic night in Belfast.  Lee gives us the overview of our European options and Dunny provides his analysis on all the big club issues. Jack Henry-Francis sneaks in at the end as well.
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Episode 26 - Windsor Park Awaits - UCL 2nd Leg Preview
07/11/2025

Our Champions League tie with Linfield FC remains in the balance after Shels' 1st leg 1-0 victory. We review a special night in Tolka Park, discuss the key moments and preview the massive 2nd leg in Windsor Park.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsEmail: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 25 - The Champions League Begins
#25
07/07/2025

The biggest club competition returns to Tolka Park with Linfield FC in Dublin this week. To help settle the nerves, we're joined by Reds Independent, Barry Crossan to preview the big game. Can Joey O'Brien guide his troops past the Blues?  We have mailbox questions and the Reds women advance in the All-Island cup.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 24 - The Weekend Review
06/30/2025

A shorter than normal show this week as we scoot off to get our hands on Linfield tickets. We chat about the Galway draw, Cork come to Tolka this Friday and the All-Island Cup takes center stage again this Saturday.


Episode 23 - Damien Duff Resigns
#26
06/24/2025

A week is a long time in football and after 3 and a half seasons, the Damien Duff era came to a dramatic end. On this week's show, we discuss his final days, why did he step away and what next for a team facing into what is arguably, the biggest game in the clubs recent history.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 22 - Champions League Draw - Linfield FC
#22
06/17/2025

The Champions League draw takes center stage as we look ahead to an intriguing tie vs. Linfield. Friday night disappointment against Shamrock Rovers was eased slightly by a solid performance and victory 3 days later away to St. Pats. The women's team were washed out on Saturday and we deep dive into the mailbox. All on this week's show.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email:


Episode 21 - All Eyes On Tolka Park
#21
06/10/2025

Tolka Park is the place to be this weekend as both teams are in action in crucial games.  We discuss Athlone, Shamrock Rovers, Cup draws and Europe looms large. **Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email:  seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 20 - Dave O'Connor - WPD Team S&C Coach
#20
06/02/2025

Dave O'Connor is not just the Strength & Conditioning coach for the Shels WPD team, he's an inspiration to many. He's at the top of his game professionally and is one of the most respected people in the recent history of Shelbourne F.C. An exceptional man, who took on the biggest challenge of his life and inspired much more than a football club. We cover everything from his current WPD role, his work behind the scenes, what exactly a S&C coach does and the motivation for his incredible 10 Marathons In 10 Days challenge. An episode that's worth your time.Support & contact...


Episode 19 - Domestic & European Affairs
#19
05/27/2025

With Shels back to winning ways, we start to look ahead to our potential European opponents. From Iceland to Gibraltar, where would you fancy this year?  Our Women's team sit top of All-Island Group A after a 1-1 draw in Dalymount Park. Dunny also gives his match day report from the Jodi Stand Ghost Ship. Lot's to enjoy with Lee & Dunny.
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Episode 18 - The Grassy Knoll
#18
05/21/2025

Special guest Lee Daly, joins us this week and does a sterling job. We discuss the Dalymount despair, The Grassy Knoll and the Drogs make life difficult again. With a very busy mailbox to review, it's a great listen on this week's show.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 17 - Character Shines Through
#17
05/12/2025

On this week's show, we reflect on the huge win over St.Pats. We preview the Bohs / Drogheda double header and we heap yet more praise on Eoin Wearen's side who continue to impress. We also reflect on the sad passing of club historian, Chris Sands. Lot's to chat about on the show.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 16 - Reds Need A Reaction
#16
05/06/2025

We sift our way through the weekend's disappointment.  There's a very busy mailbox and we cover the potential visit to Lansdowne Road at some point. Plenty of topics are covered in this episode.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 15 - Mid-Term Report - Show Me The Data
#15
04/28/2025

Yet another 2-2 draw to pick through, plenty of positivity but are Shels too nice? Is Conor Kearns under pressure? Múinteoir Dunny delivers his Mid-Term report. Lots of mailbox comments and our WPD Team deliver a 5-Star result against Linfield.*Please take a moment to rate and share the show*Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com


Episode 14 - Reasons To Be Positive
#14
04/22/2025

Strong performances over the Easter weekend but Shels were left very frustrated with 2 draws. Gifting comical goals, have the defensive injuries finally caught up with the team? Eoin Wearen's side demolished Cork City and are headed into the All-Island Cup this weekend. Leah Doyle for Ireland?Dunny's back after a bit of R&R and has plenty to get off his chest.**Please take a moment to rate and share the show**Get In Touch.X: @SeetheShelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573758333151#Email: seetheshels@gmail.com