Well snap up Eircom League trio

And the trio have received international clearance in time to play against Rangers in the Scottish Premier League on Tuesday.

Left-back Danny Murphy, 23, has signed from Cork City until 2009.

Striker Trevor Molloy, 30, and midfielder Paul Keegan, 33, have both joined from St Patrick's Athletic on 18-month contracts.

Reports suggest that the deal for Molloy could eventually earn St Pat's up to £100,000.

St Pat's boss John McDonnell had said earlier: "We would not stand in Trevor Molloy's way as he is now 30 and he departs for Motherwell with our best wishes.

"A fee has been agreed as he still had a year to run."

Keegan had wanted to move to Scotland for domestic reasons.

St Pat's domestic season had ended with a 4-3 defeat by Derry City in the FAI Cup final.

Meanwhile, striker Calum Elliot has returned to Hearts at the end of his loan deal with Motherwell.

The 19-year-old made 17 appearances for Well, scoring twice.

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