St Patrick's Athletic are closing in on a shock transfer signing, with former Derry City fullback Ronan Boyce expected to join the club. The 24-year-old defender has become a free agent this month after his contract with Derry City expired on November 30th last.
What happened?
Ronan Boyce, a 24-year-old defender from Derry, is understood to be closing in on a move to St Patrick's Athletic after becoming a free agent this month. The former Derry City fullback has made 175 appearances for the Candy Stripes, scoring 16 goals from defence.
Why it matters for St Patrick's Athletic
The signing of Boyce would be a significant coup for St Patrick's Athletic, who are currently 8 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers in the title race. The Saints are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, and the arrival of Boyce would be a major boost.
What comes next?
St Patrick's Athletic are set to face Derry City in their next fixture, which takes place at home on August 2nd. The Saints are currently 2nd in the Premier Division, with 43 points from 25 games. They have a recent form of 1W-1D-0L, and are unbeaten in their last two matches.
St Patrick's Athletic are also set to face Dundalk in their next away fixture, which takes place on August 5th. The Saints are looking to build on their recent form and push for a top-two finish in the league.
The signing of Boyce would be a significant addition to the St Patrick's Athletic squad, and would give the team a major boost ahead of the new season. The Saints are looking to strengthen their squad and push for a top-two finish in the league, and the arrival of Boyce would be a major step in that direction.
St Patrick's Athletic are currently 2nd in the Premier Division, with 43 points from 25 games. They have a recent form of 1W-1D-0L, and are unbeaten in their last two matches. The Saints are looking to build on their recent form and push for a top-two finish in the league.
The team's next fixture is against Derry City at home on August 2nd, and the Saints are looking to get off to a strong start. The signing of Boyce would be a major boost to the team's chances of success, and would give the Saints a major advantage in their quest for a top-two finish.
League standing: 2nd in Premier Division, 43 pts, 12W-7D-6L from 25 games, recent form DDWLW.
Goals this season: 40 scored, 21 conceded (+19 goal difference).
Title race: 8 points behind leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Last result: St Patrick's Athletic 1-1 Dundalk (2026-07-24).
Recent form (last 2): 1W-1D-0L (DW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 2.
Next fixture: vs Derry City (at home, 2026-08-02) (6th in the table).
