Cobh Ramblers FC can confirm that following tonight’s game with Bray Wanderers, our captain Shane Griffin will call time on his League of Ireland career.
Shane joined us at the beginning of the 2025 season, following on from winning the 2024 Men’s Premier Division with Shelbourne. He has gone on to make 56 appearances for the Rams and wearing the captain’s armband on 51 occasions.
Men’s First Team Manager Fran Rockett, “A special person and a great player that’s how I see Griff and I’ve enjoyed working with him.
Trying to balance family life, work and the relentless demands of football is never easy. Shane has given so much of his life to the game, and now the time is right for family to come first.
During this transitional period at the club, Shane’s experience, professionalism and character have been hugely important. Having someone of his calibre around the group during a period of change has been invaluable, and his influence has gone far beyond what he has contributed on the pitch.
It’s been an honour and a privilege to manage Shane. He’s someone who has earned huge respect throughout the game, and rightly so.
Thanks for everything, Griff. Wishing you and your family nothing but the very best for the next chapter.”
Director of Football Conor Meade, “Shane has been brilliant for us and has been the ultimate professional. We wish him all the best for the future.”
On behalf of everyone in Cobh Ramblers, we would like to thank Shane for finishing a stellar career here in St. Colman’s Park. We wish you all the best going forward and we hope to see you back in SCP soon.
Some Quick Stats:
🏆 Individual Recognition & Awards
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PFAI First Division Team of the Year (2025): Selected by his peers in the PFAI Team of the Year for his standout debut season and defensive leadership at Cobh Ramblers.
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Munster Senior Cup Final Goalscorer (2025): Scored the crucial opening goal in Cobh Ramblers’ 2025 Munster Senior Cup Final victory over Rockmount at St. Colman’s Park.
🥇 Career Honours & Silverware
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Domestic Double Winner (Cork City, 2017): Played 29 league matches in Cork City’s Premier Division title-winning campaign and started the 2017 FAI Cup Final victory over Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium.
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Multiple FAI Cup Winner: Won the FAI Cup twice—first with Cork City (2017) and later with St. Patrick’s Athletic (2021).
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Premier Division Champion (x2): Won Premier Division titles with both Cork City (2017) and Shelbourne (2024).
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President’s Cup Winner: Won back-to-back President’s Cup titles with Cork City in 2017 and 2018.
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Multi-time Munster Senior Cup Winner: Won four Munster Senior Cups in total—three with Cork City (2017, 2018, 2018–19) and one with Cobh Ramblers (2024–25).
🇮🇪 International & Early Career
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Senior Ireland Call-Up (2020): Called up to train with the Republic of Ireland senior international squad under Stephen Kenny in August 2020.
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Youth International Caps: Represented Ireland at U16, U19 (8 caps), and U21 (12 caps) levels.
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Reading FC Academy: Came through the youth system in England at Reading FC (2011–2017) after starting his football at Carrigaline United.
Once a Ram, Always a Ram.