Stephen Dooley joins Cork City

Stephen Dooley has left Derry City and signed for Airtricity Premiership side, Cork City.

The 24-year-old (pictured) scored seven goals in his 43 appearances during his time with the Candy Stripes, who he joined in June 2014.

From Portstewart, he spent a period playing college football for Baltimore in America, prior to returning home to play for Coleraine. During his time at Brandywell, he went on trial to SkyBet League Two side Wycombe Wanderers.

Dooley said he was “very excited” at joining the Turner’s Cross side.

He added: “It’s a new challenge for me and I am looking forward to getting started.”