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RTÉ News
24-06-2025
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- RTÉ News
Dara O'Shea signs new five-year deal with Ipswich, Sean Grehan joins Doncaster Rovers
Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has committed his long-term future to Ipswich Town after penning a new five-year deal. The 26-year-old joined the Tractor Boys from Burnley in August 2024, going on to enjoy a strong campaign in the Premier League that ended with him winning the club's player of the year award. Ipswich suffered relegation but will be eyeing a swift return under Kieran McKenna, with O'Shea central to their ambitions. His new contract runs until the summer of 2030. "I'm really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town," said O'Shea. "We learned a lot last season and that will be really important for us going forward. I'm glad to have signed this new contract and I am ready to get to work again in pre-season. "There are good characters and good human beings at this club, and I want to help deliver success again and help the club get back into the Premier League. This is a massive club, but it can continue to grow and I'm excited." McKenna was delighted to tie the centre-half down, adding: "He's been an important figure for us since his arrival last summer, putting in consistently good performances on the pitch while also bringing character and leadership to the group off it. "He has real experience, despite still being relatively young for a central defender, and we believe he has the ability to further improve in the years to come. "We're excited to now be working with him for an extended period as we continue to prepare for the season ahead." Meanwhile Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Sean Grehan has moved from Crystal Palace to League One side Doncaster Rovers on a three-year deal. Grehan has just completed a loan spell at Bohemians, where he started his career. He will now link up with a Doncaster side who won the League Two title last season. "I've been talking with the gaffer (Grant McCann) for the last couple of weeks and ever since I heard of the interest I was dying to come here," he said. "Seeing how well the club did last year was great and I'm just buzzing to get going. "I think it's the right move for me now. I've had a few loan spells and I just want to somewhere, settle in and play games. "I think it'll be great coming and playing here in League One. I'm delighted to be here."
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
O'Shea signs new five-year contract at Town
Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea has signed a new five-year contract. Following a £12m switch from Burnley last summer, the 26-year-old Republic of Ireland international was one of the team's most consistent performers in a Premier League relegation campaign. Advertisement As a result, Leeds, Wolves and former employers Burnley were all credited with interest in giving the centre-back a quick return to the top flight, something he did after going down with both West Brom and Burnley. O'Shea said recently he was 'fully committed' to Ipswich though and has now penned fresh terms until 2030, his previous deal having been due to expire in 2029. That makes him the longest contracted player at the club. "I'm really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town,' he told the club website. 'We learned a lot last season and that will be really important for us going forward. I'm glad to have signed this new contract and I am ready to get to work again in pre-season. Advertisement Dara O'Shea played more minutes than another Ipswich player last season. (Image: PA) 'There are good characters and good human beings at this club and I want to help deliver success again and help the club get back into the Premier League. This is a massive club but it can continue to grow and I'm excited." Blues boss Kieran McKenna, who hinted at O'Shea being the club's next captain in the making back in April, said: 'We're delighted Dara has further committed his future to the club. 'He has been an important figure for us since his arrival last summer, putting in consistently good performances on the pitch while also bringing character and leadership to the group off it. Advertisement 'He has real experience, despite still being relatively young for a central defender, and we believe he has the ability to further improve in the years to come. 'We're excited to now be working with him for an extended period as we continue to prepare for the season ahead.' IPSWICH TOWN CONTRACTS IN TALKS: Axel Tuanzebe 2026: Christian Walton, Harry Clarke*, Conor Townsend, Elkan Baggott, Sam Morsy, Jack Taylor, Cameron Humphreys*, Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin, Nathan Broadhead 2027: Luke Woolfenden*, George Hirst 2028: Alex Palmer, Aro Muric, Cieran Slicker, Ben Johnson, Leif Davis, Chiedozie Ogbene, Sammie Szmodics, Jack Clarke, Ali Al-Hamadi 2029: Jacob Greaves, Omari Hutchinson, Jaden Philogene 2030: Dara O'Shea * Known 12 months extension option in club's favour
Irish Examiner
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dara O'Shea pens contract extension at Ipswich
Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has signed a new long-term contract with Ipswich Town, which will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2030. The 26-year-old moved to Portman Road from Burnley in August and he has gone on to be a key member of the squad, making 37 appearances across all competitions last season. He played more minutes than any other Ipswich player during the 2024/25 season. O'Shea's performances saw him win the club's Player of the Year Award and he said he is delighted to extend his stay in Suffolk. "I'm really happy and very proud to have signed a new contract at Ipswich Town. 'We learned a lot last season and that will be really important for us going forward. I'm glad to have signed this new contract and I am ready to get to work again in pre-season. 'There are good characters and good human beings at this club and I want to help deliver success again and help the club get back into the Premier League. This is a massive club but it can continue to grow and I'm excited." Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is delighted O'Shea has committed to the club. 'He has been an important figure for us since his arrival last summer, putting in consistently good performances on the pitch while also bringing character and leadership to the group off it. 'He has real experience, despite still being relatively young for a central defender, and we believe he has the ability to further improve in the years to come. 'We're excited to now be working with him for an extended period as we continue to prepare for the season ahead.'
The Irish Sun
09-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Dara O'Shea issues update on club future amid Premier League interest as he details Kieran McKenna talks
IRELAND defender Dara O'Shea is preparing for the Championship — even though he knows he is Premier League class. SunSport revealed last week there is interest from Ipswich do not want to lose him a year after And the Tractor Boys are believed to be ready to offer him an improved contract with no relegation release clause. O'Shea has already spoken to Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna about going back to the Prem. Read more on Irish football He said: 'I'm not going to think about it until the season ends and I've got one more game to focus on and then I can sit down and relax. 'But I'm fully committed to Ipswich at the moment. "I've got another four years there and I want to get the club back into the Premier League. 'I'm ambitious as a player. I want to be playing in the Premier League but I know it's not as easy as that. Most read in Football 'Whatever happens in football happens for a reason. You have a journey and you've got to stick to that sometimes. 'I feel like I'm well capable of playing in the Premier League and competing. England's biggest divers of the season crowned... as shocking record revealed "Obviously it's hard when you get relegated and I've got to get myself back there now. 'It's going to be a tough season next season but I think we've got more than enough to get back there. 'I think it doesn't matter where I am next season. "I've got to still play like I'm a Premier League player. That's the main aim for me. 1 The Dublin native has Ireland duty to focus on before he makes crucial decisions on his future "I've spoken to the gaffer and that's the task he set for me. He wants me to carry on the standards of a Premier League player.'
The 42
06-06-2025
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- The 42
Clear signs that Hallgrímsson's messages are coming through loud and clear for Ireland players
THE FOCUS IN training and in the various tactical meetings with players this week has centred on two primary elements of a concise gameplan. The first was being quicker and more proactive with the good stuff that Ireland managed against Bulgaria over two legs of the successful Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in March. There may have been five changes to the starting XI from the 2-1 win in Dublin, but that didn't mean a shift or change in direction from the manager. The message came through loud and clear to be sharp and aggressive out of possession while also doing the same around the final third once they had the chance to sustain pressure. It's why, for example, you would have seen Dara O'Shea sprint from his slot on the left side of defence and follow Abdallah Sima into Senegal's half when the forward was hesitant with the ball at his feet and back to play. O'Shea had the licence to be that aggressive and quick with his closing down rather than simply passing the man on to someone in midfield who might not have had the same momentum in their stride to keep Senegal going backwards. That level of freedom for players in the moment to assess such a situation and take on the responsibility is another cornerstone of what Ireland are trying to achieve under Heimir Hallgrímsson. It was evident again two minutes after the re-start when Jason Knight anticipated a breaking ball around 35 or so yards from the opponents' goal and straight away zipped a pass to Will Smallbone so his fellow midfielder. Advertisement He let the ball run across his body, took one more touch to set himself for a shot centrally but directed it far too close to Yehvann Diouf and that allowed the goalkeeper make a comfortable save. Still, it was sharp and positive and done with purpose; exactly what management asked of the players. By that stage, of course, Ireland led after Kasey McAteer's 21st minute goal. It was his first for the Boys in Green, coming on the occasion of his fifth cap and full debut. Friendly fire, perhaps, but if it can act as a catalyst for the Leicester City winger to make a telling impact in the World Cup qualifiers to come from September through November than it will be recalled as a pivotal moment. Again, he showed anticipation and impressive instincts to get his goal, staying on the move after Ryan Manning – excellent all evening in an advanced central role and also on the left when required – kept the corner kick alive to connect with a deft header, and following up Diouf's superb save with a calm touch and sharp swivel to fire low through the legs of Abdoulaye Seck. Nathan Collins wins a header against Boulaye Dia. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO Just as encouraging as that telling impact in the box was a piece of defending seven minutes before half-time that was the second element of the gameplan: stop Senegal's counter attacks. That was the second message repeated around camp all week, and when Habib Diarra looked as though he was about to break free down the left, McAteer's willingness to sprint back and nick possession drew applause around Aviva Stadium. Most pleased would have been Hallgrímsson and assistant John O'Shea as well as coach Paddy McCarthy. There were three more clear examples of Ireland players ensuring they followed the doctrine laid out. Captain Nathan Collins led by example in the ninth minute when Manning looked to have been bundled over down the left after receiving a throw in, play was waved on and with the Brentford centre back advanced to try and get on the end of a ball into the box, he ended up sprinting 40 or so yards back to stop Senegal making it out of their own half. Job done. Nine minutes later Knight and Smallbone also combined with pressure to hurry Krepin Diatta into a misplace pass from the centre when there was a break on down the left and numbers supporting centrally. Best of all, and perhaps the strongest nod yet to Hallgrímsson finding out who among his squad have the capability of being that 'bastard in the team' that he spoke of when he took charge, came on 56 minutes. After Senegal cleared an Ireland corner, Knight picked up the ball around 40 yards out and adhered to the crowd's roars of 'shooooooooot.' It was blocked down, and all of a sudden space opened up for Diatta to take the ball clear. Killian Phillips made his Ireland debut. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO He was still only midway through his own half but before he could open his legs and get into his stride Collins clattered in from behind with a type of organised clumsiness that prevented the counter. He was thoroughly apologetic for the incident, hands in the air straight away, but he knew exactly what he was doing and it was exactly what was required in that moment, and what was expected. That the Senegal equaliser on 82 minutes came after a raft of subs had been made won't soften the blow for Hallgrímsson. It would no doubt have been disallowed for offside after a VAR review had this game been one of consequence, but it was not in use so Cheikh Sabaly standing in Caoimhín Kelleher's eye line went unpunished. It undone so much good work in terms of the result but, crucially, it was a performance that highlighted how Hallgrímsson's messages are coming through loud and clear with World Cup qualifying on the horizon.
