By Steve Neville

Cork side Ringmahon Rangers have launched a new partnership with English Championship side Preston North End

Nick Harrison, Preston’s academy manager, spoke at the launch of the partnership and was full of praise for Rangers.

Preston currently have two former Ringmahon players on their books, Alan Browne and the newly signed Adam O’Reilly.

Harrison stressed the importance of a good attitude for players and said the attitude of Browne and O’Reilly influenced Preston’s decision to get involved in the partnership.

The Lilywhites have piqued the interest of Irish football fans in the past having signed Dundalk pair Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle in December.

Daryl Horgan was delighted to complete his move to #pnefc. Read his thoughts on the move here: https://t.co/nUbNZCH3JB pic.twitter.com/2E5QpDSNmW

— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) December 12, 2016