League of Ireland veteran Cahill retires to focus on PFAI role

ONE of the League of Ireland’s most familiar faces has decided to hang up his boots.

After 488 appearances and 50 goals, Ollie Cahill has announced his retirement from playing, although he will continue to be involved in the domestic game as Delegate Liaison Officer with the Professional Footballers’ Association of Ireland. Beginning his career in England with Northampton, Cahill, 36, returned to Ireland to play with Cork City, Shelbourne, Drogheda, Shamrock Rovers, Sporting Fingal and Bohemians.

He won titles with Shelbourne (three times), Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers. He has also won every cup competition, including the FAI Cup and League Cup with Cork and the Setanta Cup with Drogheda.