COONEY JOINS U21 RANKS

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Goalkeeper swaps Ireland for Lancashire

2025-09-03T10:00:00.000Z

COONEY JOINS U21 RANKS

Goalkeeper swaps Ireland for Lancashire

2025-09-03T10:00:00.000Z

Goalkeeper swaps Ireland for Lancashire

Burnley Football Club can confirm the signing of Oisin Cooney from Finn Harps, with the goalkeeper joining Andy Farrell’s U21s squad.

Cooney has recently spent time on trial with the young Clarets, earning a contract that runs until the summer of 2027 with the club option of a further 12 months.

After putting pen to paper at Burnley Training Centre, he said: “I’m delighted to get the deal over the line.

“The people make a football club really special and I got a great vibe as soon as I walked through the door here.

“Burnley has a great footballing culture and there’s an evident pathway through to the first team, so I’m really looking forward to getting started now.”

Despite only turning 18 in February, Cooney has senior experience to his name with the Donegal-based side and has also represented Republic of Ireland at various youth levels.

His Harps debut came as a 16-year-old against Bray Wanderers in November 2023, before signing a two-year contract with the club later that month.

The teenager made eight League of Ireland appearances last season, in addition to featuring for their U19s.

His Republic of Ireland U19s bow came against Greece in a friendly last year, with the shot stopper also featuring in two UEFA U19 European Championship qualifiers in March 2025.