Shea Kearney has left Irish Premiership side Cliftonville to join Scottish Championship team Dunfermline Athletic.

The 21-year-old Northern Ireland youth international has signed a three-year contract

The move will see Kearney link up with former Northern Ireland captain Neil Lennon, who is manager at East End Park.

Kearney, who was under contract with Cliftonville until 2027, said he was “really excited about the move”.

The full-back has played a key role for Jim Magilton’s side as the Reds won the BetMcLean Cup final and Kearney also scored a superb last-minute equaliser in the Irish Cup final, however Dungannon Swifts lifted the trophy on penalties.

His final Cliftonville appearance came in the club’s 2-2 draw in Gibraltar against St Joseph’s in the first round of Uefa Conference League qualifying.

“It is my first time going full-time football, and it would be good playing in front of big crowds every week,” said Kearney.

“It will also be a good experience under the manager to try and lift my game.

“I want to try to improve myself and improve the team as well, hopefully go on to get promoted and go back up to the top flight.”