Finn Harps re-sign Shane McEleney for 2021

Premier Division outfit Finn Harps have confirmed the re-signing of full-back Shane McEleney ahead of the 2021 season.

The defender becomes the third re-signing of Harps’ off-season recruitment drive after making 18 appearances for the Co. Donegal side in 2020.

He the switch from Larne to Ballybofey in January of this year, and he is pleased to have re-signed with Ollie Horgan’s team for ’21.

“I’m happy to be back,” McEleney told Harps’ media team. “I’ve really enjoyed my first season with the club, even if it was shorter than usual with everything going on.

“I have a lot of respect for Ollie and Paul and it’s been great to work under them.

“I’m looking forward to next year. I think we had a really good group this year and I’d love to see what we could do with a full season.

“Hopefully we can keep most of the squad together, add one or two new faces and see where we can go.”

Harps boss Ollie Horgan added: “Shane is a good lad and fits in well with what we want to do.

“He played a big role for us this season and we’ll need him again next year if we’re going to kick on to where we want to be.”