Rory Nicholas Gaffney
Republic of Ireland | Attacker | Shamrock Rovers
Rory Nicholas Gaffney, 36, is a footballer from Republic of Ireland playing as Attacker for Shamrock Rovers. Gaffney was born in Tuam, Republic of Ireland. In the 2025/26 Premier Division season Gaffney has 27 appearances with 9 goals and 0 assists in 1,130 minutes at an average rating of 6.82. Gaffney is ranked 18th in the National League - Play-offs Top Scorers list for 2018/19.
Profile
- Full name
- Rory Nicholas Gaffney
- Age
- 36
- Born
- 23 October 1989 | Tuam | Republic of Ireland
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Height
- 184 cm
- Weight
- 78 kg
- Position
- Attacker
- Shirt number
- 20
- Current club
- Shamrock Rovers
League Rankings
- National League - Play-offs 2018/19 | Top Scorers | Position 18 | 11 goals View the National League - Play-offs top scorers
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division | 27 | 9 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 6.82 |
| 25/26 | Shamrock Rovers | FAI Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.65 |
| 2025 | Shamrock Rovers | UEFA Europa Conference League | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 6.22 |
| 18/19 | Salford City | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6.30 |
| 18/19 | Salford City | FA Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 18/19 | Salford City | National League - Play-offs | 45 | 11 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet | 7 won
- Premier Division 4× 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 Ireland-Republic
- FAI President's Cup 2× 2024 · 2022 Ireland-Republic
- First Division 1× 2012 Ireland-Republic
Runner-up finishes
- FAI President's Cup 2× | 2023 · 2021 | Ireland-Republic
- FAI Cup 1× | 2020 | Ireland-Republic
Clubs | 7
-
Shamrock Rovers
Feb 2020 – present
-
Walsall
Sep 2019 – Feb 2020
Loan
-
Salford City
Jun 2018 – Sep 2019
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Bristol Rovers
Jan 2016 – Jun 2018
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Cambridge United
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016
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Bristol Rovers
Nov 2015 – Jan 2016
Loan
-
Cambridge United
Nov 2014 – Nov 2015
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Rory Nicholas Gaffney play?
Rory Nicholas Gaffney plays as Attacker.
Which team does Rory Nicholas Gaffney play for?
Rory Nicholas Gaffney plays for Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division.
How many goals has Rory Nicholas Gaffney scored this season?
Rory Nicholas Gaffney has scored 9 goals in 27 appearances in the Premier Division 2025/26 season.
How old is Rory Nicholas Gaffney?
Rory Nicholas Gaffney is 36 years old and comes from Republic of Ireland.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 10:39 UTC