DECLAN O’HARA APPOINTED Declan O’Hara is Glenavon’s new first-team coach. The 42 year old Belfast man succeeds Marty McCann who stepped down earlier this month. “I am delighted to have this opportunity to link up with Paddy [McLaughlin] again and return to senior football,” he said. “I have been working with the Cliftonville Academy and [...] 3o6h2n
CALUM BIRNEY LEAVES Calum Birney’s cameo appearance in the 4-0 victory against Carrick Rangers at Taylor’s Avenue on the final Saturday of the season was his Glenavon swansong. The popular central defender has now left the club. “It is unfortunate that I wasn’t able to play as often during my final season as I would [...]
LUKE CARTWRIGHT SIGNS Glenavon has signed central defender Luke Cartwright from Loughgall. Midfielder Harry Norton, part of Dollingstown’s squad last season, and striker Aaron Prendergast have ed the Villagers as part of the deal. Harry’s move is permanent; Aaron is a loanee. Luke has been part of the Loughgall first team squad for the past [...]
RHYS MARSHALL RETIRES Rhys Marshall has retired from professional football. “There is no single reason for my decision,” he said. “It is a series of things. It has been in my mind for a while, but I think now is the right time.” The 30 year old was keen to emphasise that there has been [...]
Glenavon FC are pleased to announce the g of Kris Lowe, who will the club following the expiration of his contract with Cliftonville. Kris (29) started his career at Dungannon Swifts, before becoming a key player after being signed by Paddy for Cliftonville in January 2021. Glenavon manager Paddy McLaughlin said, “I’m absolutely delighted [...]
Glenavon FC are pleased to announce the g of Jordan McMullan, who will the club following the expiration of his contract with Ballymena United. Jordan (22) made his debut on New Year’s Day 2022 against Portadown. Jordan has also spent time on loan at Coagh United and Harland & Wolff Welders. Glenavon manager Paddy [...]
Glenavon FC are pleased to announce the g of Oran O’Kane, who will the club following the expiration of his contract with Harland & Wolff Welders. The Lurgan native, a left back, Oran (21) started his career at Dungannon Swifts, making his debut in November 2021 against Crusaders. Oran later had a loan spell [...]
MARK HAUGHEY TO LEAVE GLENAVON Mark Haughey played his last competitive game for Glenavon in Saturday’s easy 4-0 victory against Carrick Rangers at Taylor’s Avenue. The big Newry-born defender took the field as a 61st minute substitute. It was his seventh appearance this season and first since the week before Christmas. He started his career [...]
GLENAVON’S YOUNG GUNS SHOOT DOWN CARRICK Carrick Rangers 0 Glenavon 4 Sports Direct Irish Premiership Taylors Avenue, Carrickfergus Saturday 26th April 2025 A youthful Glenavon side – eight of the eleven starters were 21 years or younger – defeated Carrick Rangers 4-0 at Taylor’s Avenue. Paul McGovern (16 mins), Peter Campbell (50, 85 mins) [...]
GARETH DEANE AVAILABLE FOR TRANSFER Glenavon Football Club can confirm that Gareth Deane has been made available for transfer with immediate effect. Any enquiries should be made to Glenavon through the appropriate channels, or by email [email protected]
