Select Page

Eamon Farrell

Eamon Farrell (1942 – 9 April 2025) was an Irish footballer. He had a brief tenure with Shamrock Rovers.

Career

Born in Glasnevin, Farrell began his footballing career with the underage section at Home Farm.[1] He was also a minor and schoolboy Ireland international. Farrell joined Shamrock Rovers in 1960 at the age of 18. He was part of their FAI Cup-winning team in 1962, when Rovers beat Shelbourne in the final.[2]

Personal life and death

Following his retirement as a professional footballer, Farrell ran a number of businesses in Dublin, including restaurants and the Health Matters chain of health food shops.[3] His brother, Tommy Farrell, also played with Shamrock Rovers.[4] His son, Colin Farrell, is an Academy Award-nominated actor.

Farrell died after a long illness on 9 April 2025, at the age of 83.[5]

Honours

Shamrock Rovers

References

  1. ^ "'A true gentleman' - Tributes paid following death of Colin Farrell's father Eamon". Limerick Leader. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  2. ^ "Shamrock Rovers » Squad 1961/1962". World of Football. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  3. ^ "'One of Dublin's great sons' – Eamon Farrell, father of Colin Farrell, remembered for 'incredible' generosity at funeral". Irish Independent. 12 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  4. ^ "Reeling in the years: Shamrock Rovers' FAI Cup legends of the 60s". Irish Independent. 9 October 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  5. ^ "Colin Farrell's father Eamon has died after a long illness". RTÉ News. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.