Cork City sign Tiernan Brooks on loan from Notts County

Cork City have confirmed the loan signing of goalkeeper Tiernan Brooks from Notts County.

The Republic of Ireland U21 international is immediately in the first team squad, and he will be with the club until the end of the season.

The deal was originally confirmed after a 1-1 draw with Drogheda United at Turner’s Cross, but there was still a paperwork to be done before the goalkeeper could officially join the Rebel Army.

“I’m really pleased to have joined Cork City until the end of the season,” he told the club’s media team.

“I’ve been over since last week, so I have got to know the lads and trained with them and I have really enjoyed it. It’s a good group here and I want to play my part in helping the club move up the league table. I played at Turner’s Cross for the Under 21s back in March, and I am looking forward to playing there again in front of the City fans.”

City’s Sporting Director Liam Buckley welcomed the addition of Brooks to the squad, saying: “Tiernan is an Irish underage international who will strengthen us in the goalkeeping department. It is important to have competition in every position, and Tiernan will give us that. He has been in with us since the weekend and he’s done very well. I am delighted to have him on board, and I am sure the Cork City fans will give him a great welcome.”

Brooks played for the Republic of Ireland last March during a friendly with Iceland at Turner’s Cross.

The goalkeeper made a string of saves as goals from Tom Cannon and Johnny Kenny gave Jim Crawford a 2-1 victory in front of a sold out stadium on Leeside.