Shane O'Rourke (born 3 May 1988) is a former Gaelic footballer who played for the Simonstown Gaels club and for the Meath county team. He is the son of Meath footballing legend Colm O'Rourke and a cousin of former Meath goalkeeper Paddy O'Rourke.

Shane O'Rourke
Personal information
Irish name Shane Ó Rúairc
Sport Gaelic football
Position Centre Forward
Born (1988-05-03) 3 May 1988 (age 36)
Navan, Ireland
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Occupation P.E. Teacher
Club(s)
Years Club
2005-2019
Simonstown Gaels
Club titles
Meath titles 1
Inter-county(ies)
Years County
2007- 2015
Meath
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 1

Shane O'Rourke was linked to a move to the Brisbane Lions, Queensland to play in the Australian Football League championship but he is not believed to be interested in the move.[1]

O'Rourke has won a Hogan Cup medal and also captained his side to the All-Ireland Colleges final in 2006; however, they lost the final to Abbey C.B.S. He is currently teaching physical education at St Patrick's Classical School, of which his father Colm is principal.

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Roos: Talent exodus to AFL on the cards". Setanta Sports. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 1 August 2007.
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