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Gareth Fullerton

Cliftonville sign Derry City defender Conor McDermott in loan deal

Cliftonville have bolstered their defensive options with the loan signing of Conor McDermott from Derry City.

The 21-year-old becomes Paddy McLaughlin's first acquisition of the summer.

Meanwhile, the North Belfast Reds have confirmed that goalkeeper Declan Dunne has returned following his loan spell with Championship club Potadown, while defender Aaron Donnelly has signed a new contract.

One player who is leaving Solitude is experienced defender Jamie McGovern.

McGovern - who helped the Reds win back-to-back titles in 2013 and '14 - moves on after seven years with the club.

McGovern was a key member of the side which also won four consecutive League Cups.

In total, he made 273 appearances for Cliftonville and scored just one goal – in a 3-3 draw with Glenavon at Mourneview Park in January 2016.

"Everyone at Solitude extends gratitude for McGovern’s sterling efforts during his time at the Club and wishes him well in his future career," Cliftonville said on their website.

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