Galway snap up former Drogheda defender Kevin Farragher

First Division Galway United have snapped up former Drogheda United central defender Kevin Farragher.

Farragher joins the Tribesmen who confirmed earlier today that Dylan Sacramento has joined the club, pending international clearance.

After four years at United Park, Farragher makes the move West to join Alan Murphy’s resurgent United, who will be eyeing a return to the top-flight this term.

“It’s a really good piece of business to get Kevin signed up for 2020,” Murphy said.  

“Not many people know that Kevin has a lot of roots in Galway, with both of his parents being from the county and he spends a considerable amount of time here throughout the year.

“Speaking to him, there was a real ambition to play for Galway United and to wear the jersey because of the fact he has such strong roots here.”

And Farragher added; “I’m delighted, it’s a massive club with a great fanbase. I spoke with Alan a few times and every conversation we had was extremely positive.

“You can see the ideas he’s trying to get across and he’s trying to play a good brand of football too, so I’m looking forward to getting going now.

“I’ll be looking to stake a claim in the team for the first game of the season, there’s plenty of competition, but that should be welcomed.

“When I was at Drogheda, there was always three or four centre-backs there fighting for two spots, so it’s nothing I’m not used to and I’m excited to get going with the club now and get the head down and work hard.”