2026 Transfer Window

[McDee]

Markey confirmed at Derry:

Darragh Markey 'excited' to challenge for silverware after completing Derry City move

[yurt]

Seems that Kerry FC are going full time in 2026 and are raiding both Cobh Ramblers and Treaty United.

Pressure will be on to achieve the playoffs now.

Is this something you heard from someone or has it been reported? Seems like it could be a step a year or two too early for Kerry. Maybe they could prove me wrong and investing now and being competitive in a weak first division could be smart move to increase support.

I really hope they aren't putting themselves in huge debt this early in their senior football life.

[culloty82]

Cian Murphy, at any rate, has signed from Cobh:

https://kerryfc.com/cian-murphy-beco...H3Oa8AbRTFcwow

Technically, Wall has enough of a personal fortune to underwrite the budget, but one presumes that there will only be new arrivals to offset the departures from earlier this month, with Hakkinen and Murphy direct replacements for McQueen and Cleary, for instance.

[Shearer]

Is this something you heard from someone or has it been reported?

I've heard it from sources I'd trust.

Wouldn't be shocked to see Karl O'Sullivan on the way to Kerry next. They've significantly increased their budget.

[2 Year Contract]

Pats have confirmed the sale of Brandon Kavanagh to Drogheda for an undisclosed fee. Pats paid a fee for him to Derry and I think Derry paid one for him to Rovers. Must be a record (or close to one) that an LOI player has gone 3 times for a fee within the league

[joey B]

Jeannot Esua departs Galway

[sessylU]

Pats have confirmed the sale of Brandon Kavanagh to Drogheda for an undisclosed fee. Pats paid a fee for him to Derry and I think Derry paid one for him to Rovers. Must be a record (or close to one) that an LOI player has gone 3 times for a fee within the league

Hmmmm, I wonder which player holds that record: highest cumulative transfer spend by LoI clubs. So not counting moves abroad.

Given that contracts are usually on the shorter side and players tend to see them out and then move, I reckon Kavanagh could be a good shout.

Tricky one to work out, given that sums aren't always published.

Sort of like when Robbie Keane was one of the most expensive players in the world, because he was always fulfilling his boyhood dream of signing for YOUR CLUB FC.

[joey B]

Waterford confirm departures of Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Darragh Leahy, Ben McCormack, James Olayinka, Adam Queally, Kacper Radkowski, Jordan Rossiter & Brad Wade following the expiration of their contracts

Stephen McMullan & Conan Noonan also return to parent clubs following end of loan…

[placid casual]

Could be a good move for kavanagh to Drogs, he's a tidy player who can replace markey imo.
As for Noonan coming back to Rovers, with Mandriou out injured long term , it could be the right time for Conan to come back and stake his place in the Rovers midfield.

[legendz]

I've heard it from sources I'd trust.

Wouldn't be shocked to see Karl O'Sullivan on the way to Kerry next. They've significantly increased their budget.

As someone else said, all players who have come in so far have been direct replacements. Signings last winter didn't bring about the consistency needed to push for the playoffs. Will be hoping for better from signings this winter but no guarantees.
An increase in budget and no return doesn't end well. The last 8 league games without a win - a reflection of the mountain to climb. Miles off challenging for the playoffs.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Jeannot Esua departs Galway

Looks like he’s coming our way. Should be a good signing.