Goalkeeper Lee Steacy rejoins Shamrock Rovers

Goalkeeper Lee Steacy has rejoined Shamrock Rovers after departing Cobh Ramblers.

The 30-year-old, who played for the Rovers Under-19 side in the 2011/12 but departed without ever making a first-team appearance, started 38 league games last term as the Cork side were beaten by Waterford in the play-offs.

Steacy joined Bohemians from Firhouse Clover in 2015, but after just one league appearance in two seasons at the club, he moved on with stints at Shelbourne, Longford Town and Drogheda Town before switching to Cobh.

He will provide competition for number one choice Alan Mannus and Leon Pohls.

"He had a really good season at Cobh," Rovers manager Stephen Bradley said. "We spoke to Lee last year, we know him quite well. He's really close with some of the group here, so we’ve been in contact for some time.

"I think that he’s the perfect fit for what we need and what we are looking for. It’s really important that he’s here to push Leon and also to help him. He has experience in the league, has played a lot of games in the league, so I think he’s a good fit for Leon and will help Leon on and off the pitch."

Elsewhere in the League of Ireland, Drogheda United have confirmed that manager Kevin Doherty has signed a full-time contract which runs until 2025.

Doherty had previously been on a part-time deal, and the Drogs' performances in 2023 led to him being nominated for the PFAI Manager of the Year award.

"I'm absolutely thrilled," said the former Shelbourne boss.

"Transitioning from part-time to full-time with Drogheda is a dream come true. Wes (Hill, Vice President of Trivela Group) and I have a shared enthusiasm for propelling this club forward.

"Drogheda holds immense, untapped potential, and I’m proud to spearhead our journey on the