Pádraig Amond signs two-year extension to remain at Waterford FC

New manager Jon Daly has repeatedly stated his desire to keep Amond at the RSC for this season and beyond.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - 19:35

Andrew Horgan

Waterford have confirmed that striker Pádraig Amond has signed a two-year extension to his contract.

The 37-year-old, who turns 38 in April, was the subject of interest from Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers over the winter months following his goalscoring exploits last year.

Amond was the Premier Division's top scorer in 2025 with 14 goals, despite Waterford's struggles which saw them narrowly avoid relegation to the First Division by defeat Bray Wanderers in a playoff.

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Waterford FC are thrilled to announce that Pádraig Amond has committed his future to the club by signing a two-year extension with the club ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season ✍️

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New manager Jon Daly has repeatedly stated his desire to keep Amond at the RSC for this season and beyond.

And on Wednesday, the Blues posted on social media that his wish had been granted.

"Waterford FC are thrilled to announce that Pádraig Amond has committed his future to the club by signing a two-year extension with the club ahead of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season."

Amond added: “I’m delighted to get this deal done. I’ve loved my two years at the club so far from the environment to the people in the club, so I’m delighted to be here.

"I love the fact it’s so close to home for me so my family can come down & watch every game. My son is getting massively into it knowing all the players, and that’s what it’s about for me – enjoying my football.

"Ultimately, I want to do something at this football club. I want to go on a cup-run, try to look further up the league table and break into that top-half. Try to emulate what Drogheda did two years ago and get that momentum.

"We’ve got a really good manager in place in Jon Daly who’s been excellent since he’s come in. We’re in a good place, so I’m delighted to be here for another two years”.