Bohemians sign Colm Whelan from Derry City
Bohemians have made their first new signing ahead of the 2025 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season as Colm Whelan comes in from Derry City.
The Kilkenny man, 24, joins from Derry City having previously impressed for both Waterford and UCD.
Welcoming Whelan to Dalymount Park, manager Alan Reynolds said:
“Colly is an outstanding talent with a real eye for goal and I am delighted to have him on board as our No 9 for next season.
“Colly is a player that I had with Waterford, at Derry City and worked with for the Ireland U21s. I have a long connection with him and I know how good a player he can be.
“His link-up play is good, and he is a player who just wants to score goals, and I think he is a massive signing for the club.
“He has been back playing for four or five months now after his injury. That time back will stand to him and I feel that with a strong pre-season under his belt and a run of games, he will be a serious asset to this club.”
Whelan said: “I’m delighted to get it over the line, and I am really looking forward to getting started.
“Bohs is a good fit for me and having spoken with Rennie, he was a big sway in me coming here. I have a good relationship with him already.
“He likes me and trusts me, so I am really looking forward to it.
“I’ve had a tough couple of years but that humbles you, and makes you work hard to get back out on the pitch.
“Over the past few months, I’ve played a good few minutes with Derry City, and now I’m looking forward to getting more, and trying to win games for Bohs.”
