"Welcome home, Horgs!!"- Dundalk FC sign Daryl Horgan

Former Dundalk FC midfielder Daryl Horgan has returned to the club after leaving for Preston NE seven years ago.

There had been speculation around the former Preston, Hibernian and Wycombe player returning to the league with Stephen O'Donnell admitting he was keen to have him back. 

In a statement announcing the move, Dundalk FC said:

"Dundalk FC is delighted to announce that Daryl Horgan has returned to the club.

"The 30-year-old, who moved to the UK in 2016, has signed for the Lilywhites on a free transfer, subject to international clearance, following the expiration of his contract at Wycombe Wanderers.

"Horgan made 138 appearances for the club, scoring 30 goals, during a three-season spell at Oriel Park between 2014 and 2016 that saw him win three successive three SSE Airtricity League titles, as well as the FAI Cup and the EA Sports Cup.

"Daryl, who has been capped 17 times by the Republic of Ireland, was also an integral part of the Dundalk side that won and qualified for the group stages of the UEFA Europa League in 2016.

"Stay tuned to our website and social media channels on Wednesday for all the latest reaction from Oriel Park to Daryl’s return.

"Welcome home, Horgs!!"