Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# Pen to Paper

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Bohemians strenghten by signing exciting winger Dayle Rooney
The 25-year-old has agreed a multi-year deal at Dalymount Park.
Last month
November 2023
Huge boost for Shamrock Rovers as Rory Gaffney to sign new deal
Elsewhere this evening Sligo Rovers have confirmed that manager John Russell will lead the club next season.
This year
2023
Katie McCabe signs new Arsenal contract - 'The best is yet to come'
Ireland captain commits her future while international teammate Megan Campbell joins Everton in the WSL.
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree signs new contract extension
Rowntree guided Munster to the URC title in May.
Ireland WNT keeper Moloney joins London City; Jake O'Brien signs four-year deal at Lyon
Moloney secures Championship move following Reading release, while O’Brien completes his move to Laurent Blanc’s Ligue 1 outfit.
Aoife Mannion signs new contract at Manchester United
The Irish defender is extending her stay at the club she first joined in 2021.
Midfielder Coyle signs new contract with Shelbourne
The 26-year-old has committed until the end of the 2024 season.
All Blacks prop Laulala to join French champions Toulouse
Toulouse begin the defence of their Top 14 title on 18 August.
Luka Modric signs new one-year contract at Real Madrid
The Croatia playmaker will remain with the Spanish giants until at least the end of June 2024.
Ireland defender Shane Duffy signs for Norwich City
Duffy has joined the Canaries.
Connacht announce signing of JJ Hanrahan from the Dragons
Hanrahan previously spent seven years with Munster across two periods.
Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal
Scotland have also today named a 41-man pre-tournament training squad for the World Cup.
Armagh star Mackin makes AFLW move to join Melbourne
Mackin will link up with her younger sister Blaithin and Dublin player Sinead Goldrick.
Hurley signs professional contract and Moore extends Munster deal
Prop James French will depart the province for a new playing opportunity at the end of the season, Munster have also confirmed.
Tucker signs new contract to stay with Connacht under new head coach Wilkins
Tucker first joined the province as a coach development officer in 2015.
Connacht announce Pete Wilkins as new head coach on three-year deal
Wilkins first joined Connacht in 2017.
'A leader like Pete is invaluable' - O'Mahony signs central contract extension
The deal runs until the end of next season, incorporating the World Cup in France.
Cork City teenage striker makes move to Brighton, Maguire leaves Preston for Coventry
Elsewhere, former St Pat’s defender Luke McNally has left Burnley on loan.
Last year
2022
Struggling Wolves sign Atletico Madrid striker on loan
Matheus Cunha will join Wolves from 1 January.
Aine O'Gorman joins Shamrock Rovers for new WNL season
Rovers will enter the WNL season for the first time in 2023.
AFL champion Tuohy signs contract extension with Geelong Cats
Tuohy made his 250th appearance in the AFL last month.
Reece James signs new 6-year deal to stay at Chelsea until 2028
The England international has made 128 appearances for the Blues.
Former Derry footballer agrees new AFL deal with Greater Western Sydney Giants
Limavady Callum Brown has earned a one-year extension, having made the move to Australia at the age of 18.
New Zealand striker Mata signs two-and-a-half-year deal with Sligo Rovers
A tally of five goals since joining the club in February has earned the 22-year-old a contract extension.
Ireland U19 international signs extension with Shelbourne until end of 2024
Jad Hakiki has made seven appearances in the Premier Division this season.
Leeds sign Denmark defender from RB Salzburg
The 24-year-old has agreed a five-year deal at Elland Road.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard happy to sit tight on Philippe Coutinho deal
The club have the option to buy the Barcelona midfielder at the end of the season.
Jamie Osborne one of four players to sign first senior contract with Leinster
Cormac Foley, Joe McCarthy and Brian Deeny have also moved up from the Academy.
Leinster confirm new contracts for Ross Byrne, Max Deegan and Will Connors
It’s been another busy day of contract news for Leinster.
Brentford manager Thomas Frank signs new contract
The 48-year-old Dane, who was previously assistant head coach under Dean Smith, took charge of the Bees in October 2018.
Blade among five players to commit future to Connacht
Conor Oliver has also extended his stay in the West.
All time
Doak, McCloskey and McIlroy all sign up with Ulster
The province have now confirmed nine new contracts this week.
Garry Ringrose signs new three-year IRFU contract
The new deal will keep the centre at Leinster until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Derry City announce return of Dundalk duo Duffy and McEleney
The pair were unveiled as official transfers at a press conference today after signing pre-contracts during the season.
Andy Carroll signs short-term deal with Reading
The former England striker has committed his future to the Berkshire club until mid-January.
Fabinho signs long-term contract with Liverpool
The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Ex-Munster wing Sweetnam signs for French club Oyonnax
Sweetnam had moved to France at the beginning of April as he joined La Rochelle.
Ulster young gun Izuchukwu signs new contract
The Tullamore 21-year-old is staying put until 2023, with Brad Roberts also penning an extension.
McGrath and Cronin latest players to sign new deals with Leinster
The province have announced a string of new contracts this week.
Shelbourne confirm signing of Cork City star Noonan
Noonan won an FAI Cup medal with Cork City in 2017.