Confirmed: Mark O'Mahony joins Brighton from Cork City 

The 18-year-old has been signed after a successful trial period in recent weeks.

CROSS-CHANNEL MOVE: Mark O'Mahony of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA U17 Championship Qualifying Round Group 5 match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at Turner's Cross. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cork City striker Mark O'Mahony has joined Premier League outfit Brighton and Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee.

O'Mahony - who has been prolific at underage international level, and was named the FAI’s U-17 Men’s International Player of the Year last year - has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Seagulls.