Dara joined Town for an undisclosed fee in August 2024, signing a five-year deal which will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2029. 

The defender, who came through the Academy at West Bromwich Albion, made more than 100 appearances for the Baggies before earning a move to Burnley in June 2023, following their promotion to the Premier League. 

Dara made his debut for the Clarets against Manchester City at the beginning of last season and netted his first goal for the club against Liverpool at Anfield in February.  

He has featured for the Republic of Ireland at U17, U18, U19 and U21 level and has won 26 senior caps, having also been named FAI Young Player of the Year in 2021.