06/08/2026
It is with the deepest sadness that everyone at Shiven Rovers FC learned of the untimely passing of our dear friend and clubman, Tom Doyle.
From a young age, Tom played at centre half and made the position his own. He had a great ability to read the game and used his height and strength to his advantage.
Tom was part of teams that created unforgettable memories for our club, most notably the 2013 promotion from Division One back to the Premier League after a short hiatus. More recently, he was a key member of the 2022 team that won the Roscommon Cup for the first time in the club’s history. Tom played a pivotal role throughout the cup run, producing a man-of-the-match performance in the semi-final and standing solid as a rock in the final. The aftermath of the game is still a bit of a blur, but the memories will always be cherished.
Even when Tom was unwell, he helped the club whenever he could. He joined the management team and was a great voice in the dressing room, especially when things weren’t going particularly well. Tom had a great knowledge of the game and always passed on his experience to the lads.
We ran a fundraiser a few months back in conjunction with East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support, and he was only too willing to get involved. That was the character of the man, he never thought of himself, he only wanted to help others.
Tom will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. His passing at such a young age leaves a deep and painful void in our club. His name will live on through the memories we shared and the stories that will be retold.
Although he is gone from the pitch and our dressing room, Tom’s influence will never be forgotten, not only by the players who shared the field with him, but by the countless people who knew him along the way. He was a great man on the pitch and an unbelievable man off it.
On behalf of everyone at the club, we extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Tríona, his dad and mam, Micheal and Mary, his brother, John, his sister, Maria and to all his extended family and friends.
Rest easy, Tom. We will miss you.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
