O'Carroll was highly regarded by Celtic's late coach Tommy Burns

Morecambe have signed Celtic youngster Diarmuid O'Carroll on a one-year deal.

The 20-year-old ex-academy starlet has been a regular scorer for the Bhoys' reserves for the past two seasons.

"My former Manchester United team mate Jimmy Nicholl really rates this boy," said boss Sammy McIlroy.

"He's an exciting prospect - he had a choice of a few clubs but he chose us and I am really looking forward to him linking up with the rest of the lads."

It seems a really friendly club and I can't wait to get started Morecambe striker Diarmuid O'Carroll

O'Carroll, who has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at all youth levels, said: "As a young Irish footballer it was my ambition to play for Celtic and I love the place.

"But I have to think of my career now and look to make my mark. A few clubs were interested in signing me but I liked what Sammy McIlroy had to say.

"I came down a few weeks ago and it seems a really friendly club and I can't wait to get started."