Buncrana’s Mark Timlin makes his return to Derry City

written by Chris McNulty November 30, 2016

BUNCRANA NATIVE Mark Timlin has returned to Derry City, it was confirmed this morning.

The 22-year-old winger is back at Derry having spent the 2016 season at St Patrick’s Athletic.

Timlin was unveiled this morning at the Foyle Arena. He has signed a one-year contract at Derry with the option of a second year.

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Kenny Shiels’ Candystripes will play in the Europa League next season.

Timlin played two seasons with Derry, in 2014 and in 2015. In the latter of those campaigns he netted 11 goals and was Derry’s top goalscorer before being snapped up by Pat’s boss Liam Buckley.

Timlin played at youth level for Buncrana Hearts and moved to Ipswich Town.

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An Under-21 international with the Republic of Ireland, Timlin’s services were secured by then Derry manager Roddy Collins in 2014 after he left Ipswich.

BREAKING NEWS: @derrycityfc are delighted to confirm @MarkTimlin11 has signed a one year deal with an option of two #RAWA #DCFC

— Derry City FC (@derrycityfc) November 30, 2016

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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

Buncrana’s Mark Timlin makes his return to Derry City

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