Joe Redmond sticking with St Patrick's Athletic in bid for title win

St Patrick's Athletic have continued their productive work in the off-season with captain Joe Redmond committing to the club on a new long-term contract.

Redmond is joined by new signing Conor Keeley who moved from Drogheda United in recent days.

The 23-year-old was in high demand after two impressive campaigns in Inchicore.

It means the Saints will have two of the outstanding centre halves from last season at their disposal in 2024.

Redmond said: "I'm delighted to get it all sorted and my main focus is now on next season and helping the club to kick on again.

"I'm really confident in the group we have and the new players that we've brought in, those of us who were here last year have a taste for silverware now and we're all hungry for a bit more.

"We've got Europe to look forward to also which we'll be giving a big push towards, getting to the group stages is definitely an aim for this club this year or over the coming years.

"This club is really growing and going in the right direction, as is the League of Ireland overall, and that's what made the decision for me."

Manager Jon Daly is delighted with the latest piece of good news for Pat's as they look to build on their FAI Cup win.

Daly stated: "Joe committing his long term future to the club is excellent news.

"Since signing at the beginning of the 2022 season, he's gone from strength to strength.

"He is one of the best centre backs in the country and will continue to play a key role for us on and off the pitch.

"Captaining a club like St Patrick's Athletic to the FAI Cup at the age of 23 was an unbelievable achievement and we're hoping Joe can help drive us on to more success.

"We all saw what the club means to Joe after the final, he's a hugely important player and we're all