Joe O'Cearuill and Pat's part

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Joe O'Cearuill has left St Patrick's Athletic.

O'Cearuill joined the Inchicore club this time last year from English side Barnet. Prior to that the 21-year-old had been at Arsenal and spent a spell on loan at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Former Ireland manager Steve Staunton gave the defender his full international debut in the summer of 2007 against Ecuador.

O'Cearuill is the third player to depart Pats in the last week.

Full back Dessie Byrne is seeking a move to England, while Derek O'Brien has returned to Galway United.