EXPERIENCED CENTRE-BACK Andy Boyle has signed for Waterford FC, having confirmed his exit from Dundalk earlier, while former Ireland U21 international Colm Whelan has joined Bohemians.
The 42 understands Boyle was also in talks with St Patrick’s Athletic.
Waterford FC are thrilled to announce that Andy Boyle has put pen to paper to become the Blues’ first signing of the off-season ✍
Boyle, capped once for Ireland in a friendly against Iceland in 2017, rejoined Dundalk in 2019, having played for the club under Stephen Kenny between 2013 and 2016. Having impressed in Kenny’s great side, Boyle earned a move to Preston North End and was subsequently capped under Martin O’Neill.
Boyle, 33, confirmed his exit from Dundalk on social media earlier today, following the club’s relegation at the end of a turbulent season.
“Thanks to everyone involved at @DundalkFC and all the fans for a period in my career I will never forget”, posted Boyle. “An amazing club and town with some great people. Wish the club nothing but success going forward, looking forward to the next challenge.”
Whelan joins Bohs on a multi-year deal.
The 24-year-old was out of contract at Derry City and previously had stints with Waterford and UCD.
Whelan’s time at the Candystripes was ravaged by injury. He initially sustained an ACL injury playing for UCD in 2022 and a serious knee injury suffered after moving to Derry City meant he missed most of the 2023 campaign.
The Kilkenny native returned to action this year, registering one goal in 10 Premier Division appearances.
Additional reporting by David Sneyd and Paul Fennessy
- Updated 2.02pm with confirmed move to Waterford FC.
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Andy Boyle signs for Waterford, Colm Whelan joins Bohs
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EXPERIENCED CENTRE-BACK Andy Boyle has signed for Waterford FC, having confirmed his exit from Dundalk earlier, while former Ireland U21 international Colm Whelan has joined Bohemians.
The 42 understands Boyle was also in talks with St Patrick’s Athletic.
Boyle, capped once for Ireland in a friendly against Iceland in 2017, rejoined Dundalk in 2019, having played for the club under Stephen Kenny between 2013 and 2016. Having impressed in Kenny’s great side, Boyle earned a move to Preston North End and was subsequently capped under Martin O’Neill.
Boyle, 33, confirmed his exit from Dundalk on social media earlier today, following the club’s relegation at the end of a turbulent season.
“Thanks to everyone involved at @DundalkFC and all the fans for a period in my career I will never forget”, posted Boyle. “An amazing club and town with some great people. Wish the club nothing but success going forward, looking forward to the next challenge.”
Whelan joins Bohs on a multi-year deal.
The 24-year-old was out of contract at Derry City and previously had stints with Waterford and UCD.
Whelan’s time at the Candystripes was ravaged by injury. He initially sustained an ACL injury playing for UCD in 2022 and a serious knee injury suffered after moving to Derry City meant he missed most of the 2023 campaign.
The Kilkenny native returned to action this year, registering one goal in 10 Premier Division appearances.
Additional reporting by David Sneyd and Paul Fennessy
- Updated 2.02pm with confirmed move to Waterford FC.
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