We are delighted to announce that Darren Murphy has today made a double signing securing the signatures of wide player Cormac Burke and defender Dale Montgomery.
Twenty one year old Cormac Burke joins the Swifts from Institute after having been on the books of Ipswich since he was 16 years old. Cormac is no stranger to some at Stangmore Park as he ‘guested’ for Dungannon United Youth when he was 15 years old at a UEFA organised tournament in Barcelona. A former Northern Ireland Under 17 and Under 19 Youth International Cormac arrives at Stangmore Park as a breath of fresh air.
Darren Murphy spoke of his new signing, “I am delighted Cormac has joined the Swifts, he plays wide on the left or the right and gives us options out there. He comes highly recommended by Paul Kee, so I am really looking forward to working with him as I believe that the Swifts and Rodney (McAree) will get the best from him.”
Dale Montgomery formerly of Armagh City plays on the right of the defence. At 24 years old Dale comes highly sought after by the Swifts Manager who has had his eye on him for quite some time now. Dale also played for the Northern Ireland Junior International side this year under the management of Harry McConkey.
“Dale is a player that I have now tried to sign 3 times. I am so happy he has decided to make the step up. I was a full back myself and I believe Dale ticks all the right boxes to play in the Premiership”, said Murphy.
We look forward to seeing both Cormac and Dale playing in Dungannon Swifts shirts this season. Welcome to Stangmore Park and we wish you both every success as a Swifts player.
Cormac Burke signing for the Swifts (pictured Right) with his father Paul
Cormac in action for Dungannon United Youth as a 15 year old boy in Barcelona
Dale Montgomery pictured at the Swifts after agreeing to join the club
Swifts Manager Darren Murphy pictured securing the signature of Dale Montgomery