Career
Maher played for Stella Maris before he signed for in 1996. Having established himself as a first team regular, he was enticed away to Kevin Keegan"s Fulham in December 1997. He managed to make 3 first team appearances as a teenager at Craven Cottage.
He returned to Bohs in September 1998.
He enjoyed a tremendous season in 2000/01 when winning the "Double" of League of Ireland and FAI Cup. After playing and scoring in the Champions League qualifiers in the summer of 2001, Maher moved to Bournemouth where he played until December 2007.
During Mahers time at A.F.C Bournemouth he embarked on his coaching career working with the Centre of Excellence at the club, whilst completing his coaching qualifications with the English FA. In January 2008, Maher was enticed home and signed for the current Champions Drogheda United where he again played in the Champions League qualifiers. In January 2009 he signed for in a player coach capacity whilst continuing his coaching qualifications with the FAI (Football Association of Ireland).
After ceased operations Maher and the other players were released from their contracts.
He then signed for Galway United for the 2011 campaign. Due to Galway"s financial difficulties he signed for Limerick F.C. in July 2011. Shaun rejoined his old boss Roddy Collins at Monaghan United for the 2012 season as player/assistant manager.
On 18 June 2012, the club announced their withdrawal from the League of Ireland and all of their playing and coaching staff were released by the club
In June 2012 Shaun worked in a coaching capacity with Dundalk while working on his Union of European Football Associations A-Licence Coaching Diploma. After completing his Union of European Football Associations A-Licence Coaching Qualification Shaun Maher signed a short term deal with Company
Antrim Shield Winners Ballymena United.
