Eamon Farrell

Eamon Farrell (1942 – 9 April 2025) was an Irish footballer. A half back, he had a brief tenure with Shamrock Rovers.

Career Born in Glasnevin, Farrell began his footballing career with the underage section at Home Farm. 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.

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. His brother, Tommy Farrell, also played with Shamrock Rovers. 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.

Honours Shamrock Rovers FAI Cup: 1961–62