Cork midfielder McSweeney joins Stockport County

Just two weeks after lifting the new Ford FAI Cup trophy, Cork City midfielder Leon McSweeney has joined mid-table League Two side, Stockport County.

McSweeney, one of four players out of contract immediately after the Cup final at the RDS had initially been offered a six-month deal, but put pen to paper on an 18-month contract with the Cheshire club over the weekend.