
They make the step up from their underage set-up.
Colin Conroy and Aaron Doran are among eight academy players who've turned professional at Bohemians.
The two former Portlaoise players have been involved with St.Kevins Boys and Bohs since 2016.
They were part of a league winning u-17 side and also reached the U-19 final last season, losing to cross city rivals St. Patricks Athletic after extra-time.
The midfielders join Kian Moore and Reece Byrne, defenders Sean Grehan and Gavin O’Brien, midfielder Jamie Mullins and forward Robbie Mahon in Keith Long's first team squad for the upcoming season.
🔴⚫️🟠 Bohemians are delighted to confirm that eight Bohs-SKB Academy graduates have signed professional terms with the first team.
— Bohemian Football Club (@bfcdublin) March 6, 2021
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Dawson Devoy, Evan Ferguson and Warren O'Hora in making the set up in recent years.
It's a very progressive move from Bohs to tie their young talent down to professional terms should they also attract interest from abroad.