Derry , United Kingdom - 1 November 2024; Shelbourne staff, back row, from left, kitman Karl Watson, team doctor Anthony Hoban, coach David McAllister, assistant manager Joey O'Brien, technical director Luke Byrne, goalkeeping coach Paul Skinner, kitman Graham Watson and kitman Johnny Watson, with, front row, strength and conditioning coach Mauro Martins, physiotherapist Rory Byrne, manager Damien Duff and video analyst Sam Mulhearn celebrate with the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division trophy after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images).
Premier League winner Damien Duff enjoyed his first title triumph as a manager at the weekend, helping Shelbourne to the League of Ireland title in dramatic circumstances.
Though they were two points ahead of Dublin-based rivals Shamrock Rovers heading into the final day, Shelbourne's inferior goal difference meant they likely needed a victory to secure their first league title in 18 years.
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