Transfers
Saturday, 3rd August
Highly promising 16 year old winger Jadon Umeh signed for Portuguese giants BenficaFollowing a successful trial, Ben Quinn joined his uncle Stephen at Mansfield
Thursday, 8th August
Sean Maguire returned to Cork City, signing a multi-year contract with the LeesidersMegan Connolly signed for Serie A Femminile side Lazio
Friday, 9th August
Owen Bray signed for non-league side FC Halifax TownSaturday, 11th August
Conor Grant signed for Notts County as part of Aaron Nemane's move to MK DonsMonday, 12th August
Mipo Odubeko joined Fleetwood Town, signing a 12 month contract with the Cod Army, with the option of a further yearBosun Lawal signed a four year deal with Stoke City
Former Ireland striker Aiden O'Brien signed a multi-year contract with League of Ireland side Shelbourne
Wednesday, 14th August
Following his successful loan in the second half of the 2023/24 season, Adam Idah returned to Celtic Park, signing a five year contract with the Scottish ChampionsNaoisha McAloon was one of three signings announced by Burnley
Laois' Peter Grogan signed a two year contract with Austin FC II, with the option of two further years in Texas
Friday, 16th August
Recent Ireland debutant Sammie Szmodics joined newly-promoted Ipswich Town, signing a four year contract with the Tractor BoysMonday, 19th August
Danny Mandriou returned to Shamrock Rovers, signing a contract until the end of the year with the League of Ireland ChampionsTuesday, 20th August
Former Ireland U21 defender Mark McGuinness signed for Luton TownStriker Adrien Thibaut left non-league Macclesfield Town to sign a contract with League Two side Crewe Alexandra
Sunday, 25th August
Ipswich Town added to their Irish contingent of Sammie Szmodics, Marcus Harness, and Jack Taylor with the signing of Dara O'SheaMonday, 26th August
Wexford FC confirmed the sale of Ireland U16 defender Oisin McDonagh to Serie A size Venezia FCWednesday, 28th August
Following Luton's relegation at the end of the 2023/24 season, Chiedozie Ogbene returned to the top flight in England, signing a four year contract with IpswichAaron O'Reilly signed a one year contract, with the option of a further 12 months, with Huddersfield Town, and will initially join their B team squad
U19 international Cristiano Fitzgerald signed for US collegiate side Maryland Terrapins
Thursday, 29th August
Gavin Kilkenny joined former international Mark Kennedy's Swindown Town, signing a two year contract with the RobinsFriday, 30th August
Luke McNally signed a four year contract with Bristol CityForest Green Rovers announced the signing of Joe Quigley
Following his loan spell at West Brom in the second half of the 2023/24 season, Mikey Johnston returned to the Hawthorns on a permanent deal, signing a four year contract with the Baggies
Former Galway and Athlone Town Reuben Egan signed a one year contract with Tranmere Rovers
Loans
Thursday, 1st August
West Ham defender Jessie Stapleton signed a season long loan deal with SunderlandFriday, 2nd August
Former League of Ireland full back Sam Curtis will spend the 2024/25 season on loan with PeterboroughFriday, 9th August
Burnley midfielder Dara Costello signed a season-long loan deal with Accrington StanleyMonday, 12th August
Cambridge United announced the signing of Blackburn defender Connor O'Riordan on a season long loanFriday, 16th August
Waterford defender Ronan Mansfield signed a loan deal until the end of the year with Fleetwood, joining their Development squadAfter signing a new contract with parent club Brighton and Hove Albion, Andrew Moran put pen to paper on a season long loan with Stoke City
Tuesday, 20th August
Nathan Fraser sign a season long loan with Belgian Challenger Pro League side Zulte WaregemWednesday, 21st August
St Mirren announced the season long loan of attacking midfielder Killian Phillips, with an obligation to buy at the end of the loanThursday, 22nd August
Michael Obafemi joined Burnley's fellow Championship side Plymouth Argyle on loan for the seasonTuesday, 27th August
Josh Seary signed for Irish Premiership side Larne FC on loan until January 2025Wednesday, 28th August
Joe Hodge signed a loan deal for the 2024/25 season with Huddersfield TownFriday, 30th August
Ireland U21 goalkeeper Josh Keeley signed a season long loan with Leyton OrientColchester confirmed the season-long loan signing of Anthony Scully from Portsmouth
Marcus Harness returned to the Championship with Derby on loan until the end of the season
Udinese's Festy Ebosele signed for sister club Watford FC on loan
Recently capped striker Tom Cannon signed a loan deal with Stoke City
Como's Liam Kerrigan join Belgian Challenger Pro League side SK Beveren for the 2024/25 season
Contracts
Thursday, 8th August
James McClean signed a new contract with Wrexham, extending his stay at the Racecourse until the end of the 2025/26 seasonFriday, 16th August
Before signing for Stoke on loan, Andrew Moran extended his contract with Brighton until the summer of 2028Friday, 30th August
Before leaving Tottenham on a season long loan, U21 goalkeeper Josh Keeley signed a three year deal with SpursManagement
Tuesday, 6th August
Former Republic of Ireland Women's Under 17 coach Chelsea Noonan joined Birmingham City Women as their assistant head coachFriday, 23rd August
Jamie Devitt returned to Carlisle, taking over as the professional development phase coach at Brunton ParkFurther reading
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