Jamie McGrath joins St Mirren on two-and-a-half year deal

Scottish Premiership side St Mirren have unveiled the signing of out of contract Dundalk midfielder Jamie McGrath on a two-and-a-half year deal.

McGrath joins the Buddies just hours after it was confirmed that Cork City defender Conor McCarthy had joined the club.

The Meath native makes the move to Scotland after making over 100 appearances for Dundalk after he made the move from St Patrick’s Athletic.

The attacking midfielder said on his move to St Mirren; “Things started happening over the last few weeks and once I got chatting to the manager and Gus [MacPherson] I couldn't wait to get it done.

“The manager really sold the club and Sean McLoughlin who was here had nothing but good things to say.

“Jim seemed really driven and matches my ambitions as well so I can't wait to get started.

“The facilities here seem great and I'm looking forward to experiencing a match day at the stadium.

“I'm a hard-working player and like to give my all and after that it's up to the fans to decide. Hopefully I can show the fans what I can do and be a creative presence on the pitch."

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin added; “Jamie’s a really exciting one.

“He can play a number of positions across the front area. He can play that number 10, he can play right or left, he’s technically very good and very comfortable on the ball.

“He’s been a big player for Dundalk over the last few seasons and he’s been a key member to their success of recent seasons.”