Cork's Hourihane and O'Connell link up as defender makes Barnsley move

Eoghan O'Connell has completed his move to Conor Hourihane-managed Barnsley.

Wrexham’s Eoghan O'Connell (right) and Mansfield Town's Will Swan (left) in action. Pic: Jacob King/PA Wire.

Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane has secured the signing of fellow Cork native Eoghan O’Connell on a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season.

The 30-year-old centre-half began his career at Celtic, where he was named academy player of the year in 2015 and made his senior debut for the Scottish giants.