Confirmed: Shamrock Rovers' Josh Honohan to join Lincoln City 

NO FAREWELL: Josh Honohan played a big part this term but injury denies him a playing farewell to the Tallaght faithful. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan will join League One outfit Lincoln City at the start of January, it has been confirmed. 

Honohan departs for the The Imps having made 94 appearances for Stephen Bradley's Rover side across two seasons after moving from Cork City.

Despite Cork native Honohan playing a huge role his term, injury has denied him a chance to play in the Thursday night's dead-rubber Conference League clash with Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans.

The 24-year-old will be presented to the Rovers faithful at half-time.

Lincoln enticed Rovers with an approach earlier this year, but a deal worth an initial €500,000  has now been struck.

A Rovers statement read: "While known as a centre back when he signed, Josh showed great versatility in his game and played his best and most effective football for Rovers as a marauding and powerful left wing back, showing both defensive solidity and attacking threats in terms of goals and assists.

"Josh’s key presence will be missed in both the team and around the group and he leaves Rovers a domestic double winner, a member of the PFAI team of the season in both 2024 and 2025 and was called into the Irish senior international squad in 2025.

"We all wish Josh every success at Lincoln City, and beyond, in his future career."