The 2007 season marked O'Dowd's second spell with Shelbourne, having started his league career with where he won his first under 21 international cap before being signed by Leeds United.
[1] In the 2007 Season with Shelbourne, O'Dowd made 25 league appearances and delivered many impressive displays.
[3] O'Dowd made his Rovers debut keeping a clean sheet against his old club in September 1998.
[5] Tony played one game for his work team, Pfizer Pfootball Pfive, in a 5-a-side tournament in Tallaght.
[citation needed] O'Dowd's father also Tony played in goal for St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk F.C.