# Jack Byrne

This year

2023

Transfer

Shamrock Rovers reject 'incredible' MLS offer as Jack Byrne insists he'll 'give my all to club'

Hoops boss Stephen Bradley admits it’s now “player’s right” to run down contract and leave on a free transfer.

7.6k

Apr 22nd 2023, 10:00 AM

No deal

Jack Byrne set to stay with Shamrock Rovers but will not sign new contract

Charlotte FC made three bids for the Dubliner, the most recent in the region of €500,000, and his deal is up in November.

6.7k

Apr 21st 2023, 6:15 AM

League of Ireland

Exclusive: Shamrock Rovers risk losing Jack Byrne as Hoops reject two MLS bids

The Ireland international is wanted by Charlotte FC and talks are ongoing this afternoon about the feasibility of the transfer being sanctioned.

14.3k

Updated

Apr 19th 2023, 3:08 PM

Last year

2022

Interview

Jack Byrne: 'I made a pass and felt my stomach rip. I didn't know what was going on’

Jack Byrne opens up on some of the injury woe that has blighted his season as Shamrock Rovers continue European journey.

28.3k

Updated

Oct 6th 2022, 8:35 AM

loi in europe

Jack Byrne returns but mixed injury news for Shamrock Rovers ahead of decisive Shkupi tie

Rovers, meanwhile, are working to confirm access to a livestream of the game, as it won’t be broadcast on Irish television.

4.2k

Aug 8th 2022, 3:00 PM

Injury Update

Jack Byrne rated as '50-50' to feature in Rovers' European tie against Shkupi

Shamrock Rovers can guarantee group stage football with progress against Shkupi of North Macedonia.

2.8k

Aug 3rd 2022, 1:00 PM

Injury Update

Byrne and Burke give Shamrock Rovers big boost ahead of Champions League tie in Malta

Rovers hold a commanding three-goal lead from the first leg.

3.8k

Jul 11th 2022, 2:30 PM

Departing

Mandroiu's Lincoln move confirmed as Shamrock Rovers suffer further blows ahead of CL tie

Hoops forward completes a medical before League One deal while Stephen Bradley will be without Jack Byrne, Graham Burke and Neil Farrugia for Champions League tie.

23.9k

Jul 4th 2022, 3:00 PM

Pride

'People feel comfortable to come out. It’s important that you can be yourself'

Speaking at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s 2022 #LaceUpWithPride campaign, Jack Byrne believes attitudes have been changing for the better in football.

11.2k

Updated

Jun 9th 2022, 5:37 PM

Progress

'Tonight was the best we have seen Jack. He’s getting back to himself'

The Ireland international played a key role in Shamrock Rovers’ win against Dundalk on Monday.

5.3k

Apr 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

difference maker

'You want him on the pitch every minute of every game but physically it took a lot out of him'

Stephen Bradley praised Jack Byrne’s impact after an illness led to reduced minutes against Sligo.

8.2k

Mar 21st 2022, 12:01 AM

All time

Determined

'I'm lucky I don't have to chase an extra €200 a week. It's only about the football'

Jack Byrne has returned to Shamrock Rovers after starting the year with APOEL in Cyprus. He tells The42 why 2022 will be different.

67.1k

Dec 25th 2021, 7:30 AM

byrne baby byrne

Tallaght rocks as Rovers collect the trophy - and also Jack Byrne's signature

Ireland international was paraded in front of the club’s fans before tonight’s trophy parade against Drogheda.

23.6k

Nov 19th 2021, 10:34 PM

Inandout

Rovers bid farewell to 'unique' Joey O'Brien as Jack Byrne returns

‘I think one day Joey will be standing in my position at this club, he has a real coaching brain, he’s going away to do his work but I can see him back.’

6.8k

Updated

Nov 19th 2021, 10:03 AM

Transfers

Byrne 'clear in head' over future as Bradley says 'zero interest' from Celtic in Mandroiu

Republic of Ireland international inching closer to Shamrock Rovers return as Hoops boss says rising star is going nowhere.

12.0k

Nov 18th 2021, 12:00 PM

Return

Shamrock Rovers in talks with Jack Byrne after making offer to bring him back to club

The42 understands no agreement for the transfer has been reached and that a medical has yet to take place, with interest from America and the possibility of spending time training with Lazio.

10.6k

Nov 12th 2021, 5:46 PM

enough is enough

Jack Byrne and Aine O'Gorman among players voicing support for match officials in new PFAI video

The video also features Keith Buckley, Niall Quinn, Pico Lopes and Daniel Mandroiu.

2.8k

Nov 10th 2021, 11:39 AM

Exit

Jack Byrne's ill-fated stint at Apoel comes to premature end

The Irish international is now a free agent.

16.2k

Sep 24th 2021, 4:52 PM

new surroundings

'It wasn't a big issue when Mick was sacked' - Jack Byrne settling into life at Apoel Nicosia

Jack Byrne talks about how he is adjusting to his new life in Cyprus, and has high praise for Stephen Kenny.

12.8k

Mar 9th 2021, 6:00 AM

Setback

Jack Byrne ruled out for World Cup qualifiers as surgery ends his season

The Apoel playmaker has a herniated disc in his back.

10.5k

Mar 1st 2021, 10:13 AM

Transfer News

31 of the most notable overseas moves involving Irish players in the January transfer window

Jack Byrne and others who opted for pastures new.

9.0k

Feb 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

Exit

'There was nothing I could do' - Jack Byrne on Mick McCarthy's Apoel sacking

The Ireland midfielder said the Cypriot club reassured him over his future after McCarthy’s exit.

45.0k

Jan 26th 2021, 10:19 PM

Back in action

Jack Byrne makes first appearance since McCarthy's sacking in crucial Apoel win

The Cypriot side are in good form under new manager Savvas Poursaitidis.

16.7k

Jan 17th 2021, 4:06 PM

no more mickoscia

McCarthy not damaged by Apoel sacking but he leaves Jack Byrne at a club in turmoil

McCarthy’s stint at the Cypriot giants has lasted just nine games, and his reunion with Jack Byrne lasted less than a week.

40.1k

Jan 9th 2021, 10:00 AM

losing start

Jack Byrne makes debut but pressure grows on Mick McCarthy as Apoel lose fourth-straight game

The pressure is building on the former Irish boss, with his side just a point clear of the relegation zone.

46.4k

Updated

Jan 5th 2021, 9:35 PM

On The Dotted Line

Ireland's Jack Byrne reunites with Mick McCarthy as Cypriot move is confirmed

The 24-year-old playmaker has penned a deal with APOEL Nicosia that runs until 2023.

32.2k

Jan 4th 2021, 2:16 PM

Nicosia later

Ireland international Jack Byrne announces Shamrock Rovers departure

The 24-year-old playmaker enjoyed a hugely successful two-year spell with the League of Ireland club.

57.7k

Jan 1st 2021, 4:34 PM

the byrne supremacy

Jack Byrne scoops top soccer writers' award

The award completes an outstanding 2020 for the Rovers’ attacker.

2.2k

Dec 18th 2020, 2:42 PM

Concern

Jack Byrne fears ‘top, top’ Irish youngsters will be hindered by Brexit ruling

The Shamock Rovers star also gave his reaction to Ireland’s World Cup draw.

5.2k

Dec 10th 2020, 7:30 AM

future plans

‘I'm not just looking towards England or Shamrock Rovers. There are a lot of things that I have to consider'

Jack Byrne says he would be open to moving beyond Britain and Ireland if the right opportunity arises.

20.2k

Dec 9th 2020, 4:31 PM

back-to-back

Jack Byrne named Player of the Year once again as Rovers scoop top gongs at PFAI awards

Stephen Bradley, Danny Grant, Mark Doyle, Denise O’Sullivan and Matt Doherty were among the other winners.

4.3k

Dec 9th 2020, 2:15 PM

Reaction

'It’s a joke, the condition the pitch is in' - Jack Byrne critical of timing of FAI Cup final

The surface cut up badly a day after it was used for an Irish rugby game.

16.9k

Dec 6th 2020, 10:50 PM

LASTING EFFECTS

'It was the hallucinations, the heart palpitations... I was ringing Dr Alan Byrne at 5.30am the night of the Finland game'

Jack Byrne reveals the full extent of Covid-19 battle as he opens up on his club future and dealing with international spotlight ahead of today’s FAI Cup final.

8.5k

Dec 6th 2020, 6:00 AM

recognised

Last year's winner Byrne up for PFAI Player of the Year with Lopes and Grant

Bohs winger Danny Grant has also been nominated for the Young Player of the Year award alongside team-mate Dawson Devoy and Brandon Kavanagh of Shamrock Rovers.

3.2k

Dec 2nd 2020, 1:30 PM