Damien Duff has further bolstered his Shelbourne side for their return to the Premier Division by signing Mark Coyle from Finn Harps.
The development is a further blow to Harps, who lost striker Adam Foley to Drogheda United recently, as Coyle was the club's 2021 player of the year.
Coyle, 24, moves to Tolka Park following the signings by Duff of Sean Boyd, Jack Moylan and Shane Griffin.
“It is brilliant that Mark has decided to join Shelbourne Football Club," said Duff.
"He has an amazing desire and hunger to win, on top of his impressive footballing qualities. He wears his heart on his sleeve and he is someone that the fans, the players and staff will relate to.”
Coyle commented: “I’m excited about moving down and joining a Club like Shelbourne and one now which is an exciting project.
"Chatting to Damien, it was really exciting and clearly a massive opportunity for myself.
"I’m really excited too for games like the derbies where it will be hostile and the fans will be on top of the tight ground here. I want to improve and make a mark on the team.
"There’s high ambitions here and that’s what will drive us on.”
Meanwhile, Will Fitzgerald has left Derry City at the end of a one year contract, having made 35 appearances last term - 18 off the bench - and produced seven goal assists for the Candystripes.
"On behalf of everyone at Derry City I want to thank Will for his contribution this season and wish him well for the future," said Derry boss Ruaidhri Higgins.
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