O'Callaghan returns to Peamount United after Hoops stint

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James O'Callaghan returns to Peamount United as Gavin Hughes takes reins in Tallaght Updated / Friday, 13 Nov 2026 16:36 James O'Callaghan guided Shamrock Rovers to fourth in the league in 2026 James O'Callaghan has returned to the hot-seat at Peamount United, the news being confirmed on the same afternoon that Gavin Hughes was announced as his successor at Shamrock Rovers. O'Callaghan vacated his post as Shamrock Rovers senior women's manager at the end of October after a single season in charge of the Hoops, in which he guided them to fourth place, 15 points adrift of champions Athlone Town.

In his first stint with Peamount United, O'Callaghan presided over three league title victories, in 2019, 2020 and 2023, with the club achieving the double in 2020. Earlier, Shamrock Rovers had confirmed Gavin Hughes as their new manager for the 2027 season.

Hughes arrives after a spell with Sligo Rovers and last season led the Bit O'Red to their highest-ever points total in the league, a seventh-place finish, boosted by a number of recruits from America and a flourishing academy at the Showgrounds. Gavin Hughes moves to Shamrock Rovers Looking ahead to his new role, Hughes, who previously coached Bohemians, said: "It's a real privilege to take on the role of manager at Rovers, and I want to see this women's senior team continue to grow, progress and achieve what it is capable of.