The players were presented to supporters and media at a press conference this evening at Thomond Park.
County Limerick native Denis Behan, 27, is a former Ireland Under 21 International and signs from Hartlepool United, having previously played for Cork City. Joe Gamble, 29, also joins from Hartlepool United – he was capped twice at senior level by the Republic of Ireland in 2007. Both players will join a Limerick FC squad challenging for promotion to the Airticity League Premier Division this season.
Speaking at the press conference, Pat O’Sullivan, Chairman Limerick FC, stated: “I would like to welcome both Joe and Denis to Limerick FC and am delighted that such high profile players see the potential that this club has to be a huge success both on the field and as importantly, off the field within the local community. We had a number of goals at the start of the season that are now coming to fruition.”
Limerick FC is also delighted to present the following young players, who join the Club for the remainder of the 2011 season:
- Tinotenda Nzvaura (Pike Rovers)
- Stephen Walsh (Corbally United)
- Andrew Cowpar (Regional United)
