Shane McMonagle moves from Aileach to Finn Harps

Shane McMonagle has signed for Finn Harps ahead of their First Division opener against Galway on Friday night.

McMonagle makes the move from Inishowen League Premier Division side Aileach FC.

McMonagle has been with Harps in recent weeks for pre-season and will follow in the footsteps of his brother Thomas, who was a member of the promotion-winning squad of 2015.

“I’m very happy to be signed with the club for the new season,” the Tooban man said.

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“I’ve really enjoyed being part of preseason preparations and it’s a great opportunity to test myself at this level.

“Dave (Rogers), Murph (Darren Murphy) and the rest of the staff are really big on promoting a good environment in the squad as a group but also on developing us as players.

“I feel I’ve definitely improved in the last few weeks so I’m excited to get going now on Friday and hopefully we can get the club back where we belong.”

McMonagle featured in Saturday’s 2-0 friendly defeat by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Harps boss Dave Rogers said: “Shane is a really good lad and has really impressed us since he’s come in.

“He is strong, fearless in the tackle and his reading of the game is improving all the time.

“It’s hugely important for me and the club to provide this platform for local talent to come in and develop both as footballers and as young men.

“ These lads know what it means to represent their county and their loyal supporters. Shane is another great addition in this regard and I’m sure he’ll have the full backing of the Finn Harps faithful.”