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Statement from Ollie Byrne, Chief Executive
by Frank Young
Ollie Byrne, Chief Executive of Shelbourne FC has issued the following statement.
“Following clarification of the issues raised by the club at the recent court case and the payment of €104,000 euro, we have received a letter from the solicitors acting for Revenue, stating that the winding-up order on the club is being withdrawn.
We would also like to report that we have secured the Donnelly family interests in Tolka Park, which secures the pathway for the future of the club.
Having the winding-up order withdrawn and securing the Donnelly interest in Tolka Park, while it lifts some weight from our shoulders, does not get over the financial difficulties of the club. In order to secure the future and ongoing success of the club, it is imperative that all true supporters come to all the games and not be selective in the games they attend.
It’s time for all Shelbourne people to get behind Pat Fenlon and the team and show them that we appreciate all their efforts in the past few troublesome months.”
What were the Donnelly interests? What is this pathway for the future? Where did the 104k come from and is the money there to keep paying the players?