Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Shelbourne’s Evan Caffrey celebrates.Dan Sheridan/INPHO FreeCommitment Shelbourne duo sign new long-term deals Evan Caffrey and Conor Kearns have extended their stays with the Dublin club. 7.35pm, 19 Feb 2025 Share options SHELBOURNE DUO Evan Caffrey and Conor Kearns have signed new contracts with the club. 26-year-old Kearns has consolidated his status as one of the League of Ireland’s top goalkeepers since joining the club from Galway United in January 2023. The Dubliner was crucial to Shelbourne winning the title last season, earning 16 clean sheets and helping them achieve the best defensive record in the division by conceding only 27 goals. Advertisement Meanwhile, 21-year-old midfielder Caffrey has made 83 appearances for Shels in all competitions since joining from UCD ahead of the 2023 campaign, scoring seven goals in that period. “This is a brilliant day for the club with us signing Conor and Evan on long-term deals,” manager Damien Duff said. “It shows great intent and that we will not stand still. “Conor has been brilliant for this club. Strikers might get the headlines but Conor has won us many games also. He is a special goalkeeper. It is his spiritual home and we want him and this group to be together for a long time. The former Blackburn and Chelsea star continued: “I have known Evan nine years now and it has been a pleasure to watch him grow into a fine player and a fine young man. He has a lot of brilliant qualities and can play many positions which is gold dust. 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