Finn Harps have signed striker Dara McGuinness from Stoke City FC.
McGuinness began his career with his local club St. Joseph’s FC before moving to Belvedere in Dublin.
He then spent time with the St. Pats Academy before making the switch to Shamrock Rovers in 2020 where he lined out for their U17s, U19s and Shamrock Rovers B.
The 20-year old then signed for Stoke City in July 2022, competing in the Premier League 2 and spending time on loan with Leek Town FC.
McGuinness is an Irish underage international, scoring three times for his country. He will wear the number nine this season as he gears up for his return to the League of Ireland.
Harps boss Darren Murphy said “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Dara to the club. He is a really exciting talent having come through the ranks at St.Pats and Shamrock Rovers before then entering the Stoke City academy system and from speaking with him he is very keen to get in now and hit the ground running at Finn Park.
He gives us that added quality in that area of the pitch, and fits the mould of the kind of player me and my staff are looking to bring into the football club.
“It’s great to have him signed up now and I’m looking forward to working with him this season.”
