Cork's Conor Hourihane confirms Aston Villa departure 

A number of second-tier clubs will have their eye on the Cork man this summer. 

 Conor Hourihane of Republic of Ireland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Conor Hourihane has confirmed his exit from Aston Villa. 

Hourihane spent five years at Villa, making 132 appearances and scoring 23 goals - a good return considering the last two seasons have been spent elsewhere.