Newry City AFC are delighted to announce the signing of Cillian Kavanagh, subject to international clearance.

The 19-year-old midfielder previously had spells at both Dundalk and Shelbourne in the League of Ireland and becomes Stuart King’s first signing of the January transfer window.

“It’s been nothing but easy coming up, Stuart and the staff have been really nice and the lads have been absolute gentlemen as well, so it’s been really easy fitting in,” says Kavanagh, who has been training with the first team squad for a number of weeks.

“I can’t wait to get started, I can’t put it into words to be honest. I was actually up watching the Linfield game and I saw the fans and that has given me the buzz to come and play here. I can’t wait until January.”

“I’m delighted to get Cillian in. He’s been training with us for a few weeks now and he’s been really good,” adds first team Manager Stuart King.

“He’s played a couple of behind closed door friendlies and he’s stood out. He’s got real quality, is so good on the ball and has really stood out in training.

“Cillian has really embraced this opportunity and he really wants it. He can see where we’re trying to get to and he wants to be a part of it.”

Cillian will be eligible to play when the transfer window opens, subject to clearance.