LOI transfer wrap: Colin McCabe re-signs for Drogheda as Shels snap up Paddy Barrett

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Drogheda United have continued their off-season recruitment drive for the 2023 season, re-signing Colin McCabe.

The former Celtic youngster has plied his trade at Head In The Game Park since departing Shelbourne at the end of the 2020 campaign.

And he will remain at the club for another year at least.

He said: “I’m very happy to be back. Obviously we have lost some players but there are some very key and important players and people still at the club.

“For me, I really want to continue developing and playing games.

“I want to build on last year, I’m coming into this season as hungry to learn and play as I have in the previous years and I’m looking forward to the challenges of what next season will bring.”

Meanwhile, Shelbourne have snapped up former Dundalk defender Paddy Barrett from St Patrick’s Athletic.

The 29-year-old put pen to paper on a one-year deal at Tolka Park.

Barrett explained: “I’ve spoken a lot to the manager and I feel like it’s the right move for me.



“I’m keen to be part of it and build on what the club achieved last year."

First Division Finn Harps have also unveiled the signing of midfielder Ryan Rainey for the 2023 season.

Rainey – formerly of Wolves – will be a welcome addition to new boss Dave Rogers’ ranks ahead of next year.

He added: “Last season was very tough for the supporters who were behind us all season even when results weren’t going our way.

“Hopefully now we can rebuild and get back to the Premier Division where we belong.”



Elsewhere in the First Division, Treaty United have re-signed trio Ben O’Riordan, Conor Winn and Success Edogun.

Playoff-chasing Wexford have also re-signed star forward Aaron Dobbs.

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