Manager Jim Magilton told the club's website: "We had to move fast when I heard Alan might be available and we are delighted to have him at the club.

"I've known Alan since he was a lad and he will come in and freshen things up for us and I'm delighted he's with us."

Quinn, 28, capped eight times by the Republic of Ireland, is not available for Saturday's clash with Blackpool.