Glentoran sign Ruaridhri Donnelly from Cliftonville as Curtis Allen departs

Northern Irish Premiership side Glentoran have confirmed the acquisition of Cliftonville star Ruaridhri Donnelly on a three-and-a-half year deal.

The Glens have been busy in the transfer window, with the likes of Keith Cowan joining the club from Finn Harps.

Speaking on news of Donnelly’s move to the Oval, Glentoran head Coach Mick McDermott said; “I am very happy to have secured Ruaridhri for Glentoran.

“It seemed a bit of a long shot when we first decided to enquire to Cliftonville about him, but he was very keen to come here to be part of our climb.

“Ruaridhri has played at a much higher level in England and has given Glentoran trouble every time he has faced us since returning home.”

He added; “Our teams here attack with pace, strength and skill and Ruaridhri will definitely add even more quality to the attacking options we already have.

“Paul and I have made it clear that we only want to bring the very best players to Glentoran and to keep the quality we have.

“Everyone will agree that Ruaridhri is in the very top bracket of Irish League footballers so I know our fantastic support will take to him very quickly.”

However, the club have also confirmed that Curtis Allen has left the club.