14 Facts About Owen Heary

Owen Heary was born on 4 October 1976 and is an Irish professional football player and manager.

Owen Heary is formerly the manager of Shelbourne in the League of Ireland First Division, the club with which he spent most of his playing career.

Owen Heary made his League of Ireland debut for Kilkenny City at Bray Wanderers on 21 November 1993.

Owen Heary won five league titles and one FAI Cup with Shelbourne after making his debut against Finn Harps at Tolka Park in September 1998.

Owen Heary accompanied Dermot Keely, his former manager at Home Farm to Shelbourne.

Owen Heary was unveiled as a Bohemians player at a press conference on 22 January 2007 and has since slotted into the side with ease, playing a huge part in Bohs' great defensive record.

Owen Heary captained Bohs to the 2008 league title and FAI Cup in a fantastic season for the right back.

Owen Heary struggled with injuries during the 2009 season, only making 20 league appearances.

Owen Heary's testimonial was played between Shels and Bohs at Dalymount Park in November 2013.

Owen Heary took his first steps into management during 2011 when he took charge of Bohs' A Team and under 19 team and managed the first team during their Leinster Senior Cup matches.

When Pat Fenlon departed for Hibernian, Owen Heary became Aaron Callaghan's assistant manager for the 2012 season.

Owen Heary now holds a UEFA Pro Licence having been shortlisted by the FAI to do the course in January 2014.

Owen Heary was appointed as manager of Shelbourne on 28 June 2016 following Kevin Doherty's resignation.

Owen Heary made 41 appearances in European competition and scored against Rhyl FC in the 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup [6].