Harps' new signing Regan Donelon: 'It's clear to see it’s a tight knit club'

Regan Donelon in action for Sligo Rovers.

Regan Donelon in action for Sligo Rovers. Credit: Martin Doherty (ETPhotos)

Finn Harps have announced the signing of Regan Donelon from Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2022 League of Ireland Premier Division season.

Donelon returns to Finn harps for a second spell having spent part of the 2015 season on loan with the Donegal club.

“Ollie got in contact with me fairly early on, he knew I had left Sligo, I met with him once and spoke to him on the phone and that was it really,” Donelon said, speaking to the club’s website.

“It’s great to be back, I know what Ollie is about and how he works. I know the club from being on loan as a young lad starting my career, and also playing against Harps since.

“It was strange at the start to be heading off somewhere new, especially when I’ve been at Sligo for the last number of years. But you soon get used to the new surroundings, I’d know a lot of the lads from playing against them throughout the years.

"Everyone at the club has been very welcoming and I have settled in very well. It’s clear to see it’s a tight knit club.”

The 25 year old helped Sligo Rovers to a third place finish in last year’s Premier Division. He began his career with the Bit O’Red and made his first team debut under Ian Baraclough in 2014.

Harps begin their season at home to Drogheda United on Friday, 18 February (kick-off 8pm).

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