Caoimhin Kelleher's Move From Liverpool to Brentford Wins Irish Club Millions ‘That Could Last 100 Years’

Ringmahon Rangers, a small football club from Cork, Ireland, are celebrating more than just a successful season.

After winning their fourth rophy of the year against Avondale United, there is an extra real buzz surrounding former player Caoimhin Kelleher's transfer from Liverpool to Brentford.

Kelleher's move has triggered a record-breaking sell-on clause, delivering a financial windfall that could sustain the club for generations. The deal, worth an initial £12.5 million (potentially rising to £18 million), dwarfs the previous Irish record held by Shamrock Rovers.

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Club secretary Sean Fitzgerald, who shrewdly negotiated a 20% sell-on clause when Kelleher joined Liverpool in 2015, described the impact as "life-changing." to The Athletic.

He envisions the funds benefiting future generations of players, stating, "This money is going to be there for my kids, and my kids’ kids and then hopefully for the next 100 years.”

The club plans to invest in improved facilities, including a full-size artificial pitch alongside the existing nine-a-side pitch. This will require land acquisition and discussions with the local council, a process Fitzgerald acknowledges will take time.

Ringmahon Rangers, founded in 1951, has a rich history rooted in the local community. Club sponsor Ray O'Mahony, owner of the nearby Red Cove Inn, has supported the club for 25 years and embodies the club's welcoming spirit.

Kelleher's journey from Ringmahon to the Premier League is a source of immense pride. Fitzgerald, a lifelong Liverpool fan, recalls the negotiations with the club, humorously describing how he conducted business during his lunch breaks as a pipe fitter welder.

The attention generated by Kelleher's transfer has been overwhelming, surpassing even the interest garnered by other notable Ringmahon alumni like Sunderland's Alan Browne and Crystal Palace's Franco Umeh. The club, a cornerstone of the community, has enjoyed a remarkably successful season, reaching the final of every cup competition entered.

Tonight's celebrations promise to be unforgettable, regardless of the final's outcome. The windfall from Kelleher's transfer marks a new chapter in Ringmahon Rangers' history, securing a bright future for the club and its community.