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Fresh from their 3-0 demolition of Shamrock Rovers last night, league leaders Cork City have further bolstered their ranks with the signing of free agent Iarfhlaith Davoren.

Equally adept at left back and on the left wing, Davoren has plied his trade most recently at Sligo Rovers where he won a major trophy in each of the last four years – three FAI Cups and a league.

The Tullamore native adds strength and depth to Cork City’s left flank after the departure of Danny Murphy a week into the season, but will have a job on has hand deplacing captain Johnny Dunleavy at left back or red hot Billy Dennehy who has scored three and assisted four in his five league games so far.

Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie about on the latest signing, manager John Caulfield was looking forward to welcoming the experienced player into his squad.

“I’m really delighted to sign Iarfhlaith. He’s been with Sligo for the past number of years, and he’s a very good player. I think he’s the type of player, and has the type of mentality and attitude, that I feel will enhance our squad.”

“Our panel is tight, particularly given the injuries we have, so to get an experienced player like him in at this stage is great for us. I’m looking forward to seeing him in training on Sunday and I hope he will be a big success for us.”

“He’s very versatile; he can play left-back or left-wing and has also played up front. He has a lot of experience; he has been in the league for a number of years. We need to bring in guys with the right attitude to mix in with the group we have and I think he is that type of player.”

Also speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, Davoren signalled his delight to have joined and his intention to win trophies on Leeside.

“I am delighted to be joining such huge club. Having spoken to John, I think I will fit in well with the way he wants to play and I share his ambition to win trophies.

“The squad is excellent; obviously I know Matt Gledhill and Anthony Elding from Sligo. If we can maintain some of our momentum there is no reason we can’t challenge. I’m looking forward to settling in and getting back on the pitch.”