Sunderland have confirmed Tommy Robson has joined Irish side Limerick on loan until the end of the season.
A club statement read: "The Stanley-based player moved to Sunderland in 2012 from Darlington's Centre of Excellence, and has since gone from strength to strength on Wearside.
"Making his first-team debut on the final day of the Premier League season in May 2016, the promising full-back has featured 19 times for the Black Cats' development squad this term.
"Everyone at Sunderland AFC would like to wish Tommy the very best while on loan at Limerick."