Cork City have recruited another defender with a deal agreed for Rory Feely to join the club from Crawley Town on 1 July.
The 28 year-old-defender has made over 60 English Football League appearances since moving across the water in January 2023, having previously played over 150 times in the League of Ireland with St Patrick's Athletic, Waterford and Bohemians.
Feely has signed a long-term contract at Turner’s Cross, following on from Fiacre Kelleher moving to City from Colchester United earlier this month.
Feely said: "I am delighted to be joining Cork City. After speaking with Gerard Nash, I have been impressed by what he has had to say. I have played against City several times in my career, so I know how big a club it is and I want to play my part in helping the team. I will give my all for the club and look forward to playing my part in getting this massive club back to where it should be."
Manager Nash feels it is an important signing for the Rebels: "I’m delighted Rory has accepted our offer and committed his future to Cork City FC.
"Like with Fiacre Kelleher, this is another signing of a player who will make Cork his home with a view to his long-term future, which shows the club’s intent and backing of this approach.
"Rory has significant LOI experience already and has chosen us over other good opportunities available to him. He wants to be here, which is vital, I’m delighted to have him and I believe he can and will be an important signing for the club."
Cork are bottom of the table following their promotion from the First Division last year. Nash is hoping to earn a first victory as boss when they take on Drogheda United tonight.
Both Feely and Kelleher are set to make debuts against Shelbourne on Friday week.
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