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The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Cork City's Callum Honohan to join brother at Shamrock Rovers
CORK CITY'S CALLUM Honohan has completed a switch to Shamrock Rovers, where he will link up with his brother Josh. A statement on the Cork City website reads that Honohan turned down the offer of a professional contract to join Stephen Bradley's side. The 19-year-old defender made his debut for the Leesiders in the Munster Senior Cup earlier this year and has yet to appear in the Premier Division. Josh Honohan also joined Shamrock Rovers from Cork City in November 2023, and his younger brother has been a player of interest for the Hoops. Advertisement 'Since we signed his older brother Josh, Callum is one we've watched quite closely,' Bradley told the Rovers website after the new signing. 'Being Josh's younger brother, he's one we came across, and Callum has really good attributes. So we're looking forward to getting Callum in, working with him and seeing him in that environment. Hopefully, we can develop that potential. 'Callum will be his own man, and he'll write his own story. But you'd hope he'd look at Josh and the strides he has taken since he came here, and want to do similar. That's the aim, and I know Callum has the hunger to do that, and now it's our job to try and give him the tools to make that happen.'
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Callum Honohan turns down Cork City offer, opts to join brother Josh at Shamrock Rovers
Cork City youngster Callum Honohan has completed a move to Shamrock Rovers. Honohan – younger brother of Josh, who made the same move prior to the 2024 season, following City's 2023 relegation – was offered a contract by the Rebel Army, but turned it down in favour of a move to Stephen Bradley's side. Honohan made his debut for City in the Munster Senior Cup, but the 19-year-old will now move to Tallaght with a view to making a similar impact as his older brother. The elder Honohan, 24, has managed to work his way into Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland senior international squad on the back of his Rovers form. 'Since we signed Josh, Callum is one we've watched quite closely,' said Rovers boss Bradley. 'Being Josh's younger brother he's one we came across and Callum has really good attributes. So we're looking forward to getting Callum in, working with him and seeing him in that environment. Hopefully we can develop that potential. 'Callum will be his own man and he'll write his own story. But you'd hope he'd look at Josh and the strides he has taken since he came here and want to do similar. 'That's the aim, and I know Callum has the hunger to do that and now it's our job to try and give him the tools to make that happen.' "Callum is one we felt was important to get in the building and work with. His age profile means he's definitely one for the future and he can play any of the back three positions. 'We won't quite know which one until we work with Callum in real detail and we'll make that decision.' Ger Nash and City recently recruited young attacker Brody Lee from Bradley's Rovers.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘He'll write his own story' – Shamrock Rovers sign Josh Honohan's younger brother Callum from Cork City
SHAMROCK Rovers have signed Josh Honohan's younger brother Callum. Cork City said the 19-year-old - whose only appearances in their first team have come in the Munster Senior Cup - had turned down their offer of a professional contract. Advertisement 3 Callum is yet to make his Premier Division debut 3 The 19-year-old is Rover's third signing of the window so far 3 Josh was called up by Heimir Hallgrimsson to Ireland's senior squad for last month's friendlies Instead, he follows in the footsteps of his 24-year-old-sibling who made the move in November 2023, with his form for the Hoops earning him a senior Ireland call-up. Rovers boss Stephen Bradley: 'Since we signed Josh, Callum is one we've watched quite closely. Being Josh's younger brother he's one we came across and Callum has really good attributes. So we're looking forward to getting Callum in, working with him and seeing him in that environment. Hopefully we can develop that potential. 'Callum will be his own man and he'll write his own story. But you'd hope he'd look at Josh and the strides he has taken since he came here and want to do similar. Advertisement Read more on Irish football 'That's the aim, and I know Callum has the hunger to do that and now it's our job to try and give him the tools to make that happen.' 'Callum is one we felt was important to get in the building and work with. His age profile means he's definitely one for the future and he can play any of the back three positions. 'We won't quite know which one until we work with Callum in real detail and we'll make that decision.' As well as the more experienced John McGovern, whom they brought in from Dungannon Swifts, Rovers have also brought in 17-year-old Egon Vassenin from Klub Kildare. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog Live Blog And Bradey said: 'I think if you had to put Egor and Callum in the team tomorrow, you'd have no questions on both, but again it's always something for which we have to keep planning, for the future of the team and the club. 'Both are players with real potential and you're learning from the best three centre backs in the country. We've seen the benefits of that with Cory O'Sullivan. Andy Carroll suffers nightmare Dagenham & Redbridge debut as he's outshone by 'Triallist B' in 5-1 thrashing So, that can only benefit Egor and Callum, to be in and learning from the top players in the country. They are both for the now if needed, but definitely for the future.'
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Shamrock Rovers sign Callum Honohan, brother of Hoops defender Josh
Callum Honohan has followed in the footsteps of his older brother Josh and departed hometown Cork City for Shamrock Rovers. The 19-year-old, also a defender, came up through the academy on Leeside and made his first-team debut in a Munster Senior Cup tie last year, while he has made the bench once for Ger Nash's side in the league this season. He turned down a professional contract with Cork to make the move to Tallaght.
RTÉ News
14-07-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Cobh Ramblers acquired by Digital Athlete Ventures
Cobh Ramblers are under new ownership once again, following US-based group Digital Athlete Ventures taking a 90% stake in the club. This comes after the dissolution of FC32, which took control of the First Division side in October 2024. The multinational group spent big last winter and built a squad that is now second in the table to Dundalk under Mick McDermott, who was signed from Glentoran last December. FC32 planned to build a network of clubs and this fell apart following the acquisition of Spezia Calcio. SKN St Polten, the Austrian side, suffered the most as their funding was cut off immediately, while Cobh were forced to release a statement that distanced themselves from the organisation's issues. Cobh have been searching for investment since and their saviours are US-based Digital Athlete Ventures. The organisation is led by lya Movshovich and Pedro Lombardo of JPX Investments and Bryant Clark, a founder of Texas-based Fifty Five South Ventures. The news was communicated in a press release by the club on Monday, which said the goal of the takeover was long-term stability. Cobh Ramblers chairman Bill O'Leary is thrilled to have the takeover over the line. "After months of hard work, the board is proud to announce this investment partnership," he said. "In a highly competitive landscape, securing a deal of this calibre reflects our commitment to the club's future. "What set DAV apart was not just their financial backing, but their operational capabilities and respect for the club's legacy and community. "Ilya and Pedro have been a pleasure to work with, and we're excited to move forward together." Jim Farrell, a board member at Cobh Ramblers, added: "A massive thank you to our volunteer board and all the other dedicated volunteers. "Your efforts in recent months, along with DAV's support, and guidance from Eric and Alex has been crucial in securing the club's long-term future." Ramblers are just four points behind leaders Dundalk in the table. The club are also the holders of the Munster Senior Cup after their victory over Rockmount in the final in May. The Cork side will open their FAI Cup campaign this weekend with a game against non-league side Bangor Celtic in Dublin.
