Heffernan helped Doncaster win promotion from League One in 2008

Sheffield Wednesday have signed striker Paul Heffernan on a two-year contract, following his release by Doncaster.

The 28-year-old is manager Alan Irvine's third signing in as many days, following deals for midfielder Chris Sedgwick and defender Jon Ostemobor.

Heffernan told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It's been a bit stressful the last few weeks trying to get things sorted.

"There's a lot of people out of contract. I'm just delighted to get it sorted and I'm raring to go."

The Irishman joined Doncaster in 2005 but went out on loan last season to Oldham and Bristol Rovers, who had been confident of signing him on a permanent basis.

Heffernan scored 53 goals in 160 appearances for Rovers.

The signing will be a blow to Carlisle boss Gregg Abbott, who revealed to BBC Radio Cumbria he had been in talks with the forward about a move to Brunton Park.

"We have been talking to Paul for over three months. We did have a chance and I know he was choosing us above other clubs but we couldn't compete with Wednesday.

"I think if they hadn't been relegated we would have got our man.

"People need to know the level of player we are looking at. It's not always going to happen but he was a target on my list and we have missed out on that one."

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