CORK CITY have signed Caomhín Kelleher’s older brother Fiacre.
The Ireland no 1 moved from Liverpool to Brentford last week and the centre-half sibling has followed his brother in making a summer move.
The 29-year-old has joined from Colchester United on a long-term contract, although he will not be able to play until after July 1.
Kelleher said: : “It’s been a few weeks in the pipeline, so it’s nice to get something sorted, and it’s something to look forward to come the first of July!
“I’ve known Ger Nash since I was first on trial in Ipswich years ago, so the minute he phoned me and we had a conversation.
“I was really excited and keen to get something done.”
Kelleher joined Celtic from Avondale United in 2012 but his only first-team football in Scotland came during a loan spell with Peterhead.
He moved south in 2017 and had spells with Oxford United, Solihull Moors, Macclesfield Town, Wrexham, Bradford City and Colchester, for whom he made 25 appearances in League Two in the season just finished.
City boss Nash said: “We’re getting a very good, experienced player in Fiacre. He’s played a lot of football at a good level across the water.
“What’s really important is the type of man that we’re getting. I’ve known Fiacre for a long time.
“He’s had offers and opportunities from clubs in England, but he’s desperate to be here, and to play for Cork City.
“He’s really passionate about the club. He’s given up a lot to come to us, and we’re delighted to have him.
“He walks into the dressing room as someone who cares passionately about the club.”
