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Barnsley has secured the signing of Neil Farrugia, a winger from Shamrock Rovers, on a free transfer after his contract ended. The 25-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the League 1 promotion contenders. Farrugia began his career at UCD before joining Shamrock Rovers in 2019. Over the years, he has made more than 120 appearances for the club, scoring …

Conor Hourihane, former Republic of Ireland midfielder, has announced his retirement from playing football and will take on the role of assistant head coach at Barnsley. The 33-year-old, who rejoined the club this summer but played only twice, will assist Darrell Clarke in their efforts to guide the team back into the Sky Bet Championship. Over his career, Hourihane made …