Manx footballer Freddie has signed his first professional contract at Carlisle United ahead of joining Queen of the South on loan.
18-year-old O’Donoghue joined the Blues in March 2023 on a two-year scholarship after progressing through the ranks at Peel.
He made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy against Nottingham Forest under-21s in September 2024 and scored his first goal in a 2-1 win over Morecambe in the same competition.
O’Donoghue impressed early in the 2024/25 campaign before a shoulder injury cut his season short. Despite the setback, he was offered a contract extension in March 2025.
Academy Manager Steven Rudd said: “We are delighted that Freddie has agreed his first professional contract with the club. Since he joined us at 16, he has come in and worked hard to develop all areas of his game, and this deal is a reward of him doing that.
“The loan to Queen of the South is now the next challenge in his journey to support the transition into first team and men’s football.”
O’Donoghue made his debut for the Scottish League One side on Saturday against Hamilton Academical, with the club’s media saying he “looked lively after coming off the bench” midway through the second half.
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