1. Rory Gaffney — Cambridge to Bristol Rovers: Undiscolosed
THE EX-LIMERICK star moved from Cambridge to League Two rivals Bristol Rovers after a successful loan spell in which he scored five goals in seven games.
2. Anthony Stokes — Celtic to Hibs on loan
Having been ostracised from the Celtic side, Stokes moved down a division to Hibs in search of first-team football before scoring on his debut.
3. Sean Kavanagh — Fulham to Mansfield on loan
Having struggled for first-team football at Fulham this season, the 22-year-old Dubliner moved to League Two side Mansfield Town on loan
4. Kevin Foley — Unattached to Ipswich
Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich signed the ex-Ireland international on a free transfer, after his brief, injury-ridden spell at FC Copenhagen ended.
5. Alex Pearce — Derby to Bristol City on loan
Out of favour at Derby, Pearce has moved to fellow Championship club Bristol City ostensibly to boost his chances of making Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad.
6. John O’Sullivan — Blackburn to Bury on loan
The Ireland U21 international joined Bury on loan after struggling to establish himself in the Blackburn first-team.
7. Stephen Hunt — Unattached to Coventry
The 34-year-old winger was without a club after leaving Ipswich in the summer, but impressed Coventry boss Tony Mowbray during a trial.
8. Ian Lawlor — Man City to Bury on loan
The promising 21-year-old Man City goalkeeper and former Home Farm player will spend the rest of the season at Bury. The Dublin-born stopper has already made an impact at the club, saving two spot kicks in his new side’s recent FA Cup shootout win over Bradford.
9. Darren O’Dea — Mumbai City to Dundee: free transfer
Following a short spell in India with Mumbai City, the 28-year-old ex-Celtic defender is now trying his luck in the Scottish Premiership with Dundee.
10. Mark Yeates — Oldham to Blackpool: free transfer
The ex-Tottenham youth player has moved from Oldham to League One rivals Blackpool.
11. Kenny McEvoy — Tottenham to York: free transfer
Having failed to break into the Tottenham senior side, the Ireland U21 international and Gareth Bale lookalike has joined League Two side York City on a permanent basis.
12. Joe Mason — Cardiff to Wolves: €3.9 million
The 24-year-old striker moved in a reported £3 million (€3.9 million) deal to fellow Championship side Wolves.
13. Aiden McGeady — Everton to Sheffield Wednesday: loan
A number of clubs, including Leeds and Sevilla, were linked with the Irish winger, but McGeady ultimately opted for a loan move to Sheffield Wednesday.
14. Shane O’Neill: Apollon Limassol to Cambridge United: loan
Son of former All-Ireland-winning Cork Gaelic footballer Colm O’Neill, Shane was born in Ireland, though he has represented USA at underage level. On Deadline Day, the 22-year-old defender moved on loan to League Two side Cambridge United from Cypriot outfit Apollon Limassol.
Selected others: 15. Michael Harriman — QPR to Wycombe (Undisclosed). 16. James Collins – Shrewsbury to Northampton (Loan). 17. Liam Lawrence — Shrewsbury to Bristol Rovers (Free). 18. Aidy White — Rotherham to Barnsley (Free). 19. Alan Sheehan — Bradford to Luton (Loan). 20. Anthony Gerrard — Shrewsbury to Oldham (Free). 21. Gary Dicker — Carlisle to Kilmarnock (Free) 22. Pat Hoban — Oxford to Stevenage (Loan). 23. Connor Dimaio — Unattached to Chesterfield (Free).
A version of this piece was originally published on 28 January
Would be great for the league of Ireland if they progresed
FH looked an average loi team who got a goal against the run of play last week. We were the better team but they might have been keeping it tight.. but if they play like they did last wed and we play like we can then we will advance.. i firmly believe we will score tonight. Garts is a massive loss in the centre of defence but barrett is a good replacement… we are playing FH for €1.2m and a guaranteed 4 more games minimum in Europe.
Who’s we ?!
“We”… Are Ireland’s number one. The Black & White army.
Not doubting you. They really are Ireland’s number 1. Just asked for the craic because my uncle always mocks me when I use ‘we’ when talking about cork city lol
Massive game for Fundalk given the money at stake , great for the town and club . Really well run club these days with a super manager leading the team. Cmon da town !!
Get the name right pal. They’re fun to watch but I wouldn’t go that far
Says the plastic Irish supporter. Take down that Irish cover photo please if your not willing to support your own Irish league.
I’m supporting them no doubt.
Disappointed there isn’t a LIVE ticker thread for this game. It’s only the champions of Ireland playing in the world’s most lucrative competition. RTE not broadcasting it is a disgrace. And they claim to be supporters of domestic football. (Yes I know it’s on Eir Sport).
Dundalk playing some nice football here, they’ve been the better team so far, unlucky to be behind. Horgan & McMillan are doing very well. They’re just lacking a bit of composure in the final third.
Still nothing up about the match tonight disgraceful from the 42
And still nothing. Surely a live ticker wasn’t beyond them. They are the champions of Ireland and our only representatives in champions league. Fair dues to Eir for covering it, super game and even better performance from Dundalk.