Pat McCourt named eircom/SWAI player of the month

Derry City winger Pat McCourt has been named the eircom/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Player of the Month for May.

The 22-year-old played a central role in ensuring the Candystripes progress to the next round of both the eircom League and the FAI Cups, and helped the Northern side remain in contention at the top of the eircom premier division.