Dara O'Shea

Dara O'Shea contract and transfer fees

Dara O'Shea's contract with Ipswich Town runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Dara O'Shea has moved for €22m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €14m, Burnley to Ipswich Town, Aug 2024.

Ipswich Town paid €14m for Dara O'Shea in August 2024. His value is now €19m, €4m above the fee. That is €149k per appearance across his 95 for them so far.

Dara O'Shea transfer history and what each club made

• West Brom U21 · sold to West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2019)
• West Bromwich Albion · signed from West Brom U21 for an undisclosed fee (Jul 2019) · sold to Burnley for €8m (Jul 2023)
• Burnley · signed from West Bromwich Albion for €8m (Jul 2023) · sold to Ipswich Town for €14m (Aug 2024) · profit for Burnley €6m
• Ipswich Town · signed from Burnley for €14m (Aug 2024) · current club

Dara O'Shea injury record and availability

Dara O'Shea has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Dara O'Shea has played 900 of a possible 900 minutes (100%): 10 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.73.

Since 2020, Dara O'Shea has had 2 injury spells: 171 days out and 27 games missed. Longest: broken ankle, 153 days (Sep 2021).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Ipswich Town injury list

Dara O'Shea international career: Republic of Ireland caps

Dara O'Shea has 48 senior caps for Republic of Ireland (3,899 minutes, 43 starts), the first in October 2020.

Last 12 months: 9 caps, 9 starts, 796 minutes in 9 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 3 Oct 2026.