A Thank You from Finn Harps FC

Another season is complete, and while work is already well under way in preparation for next season, it’s a good time to reflect on what has been achieved this year. Our success is based on the collective effort and support of a huge number of people, and we can be very proud as a club of what we have achieved at senior and underage level including a historic league and cup double for our u17 squad. The recent good news on new stadium, together with our success on the field gives everyone involved the opportunity to build a project which can be a huge sporting, social and economic asset to Donegal and the North West.
We look forward now to a return to the premier division with all the challenges and excitement that that brings, while the success of our underage setup gives us great hope for the future. That we will be spending our fiftieth year in senior football in the top flight is a fitting tribute to all who have contributed to our club since it was founded.
In the short term we are looking forward to Ciaran Coll’s Testimonial Gala Dinner on Saturday night at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Letterkenny and the club end of season awards night at the Villa Rose Ballybofey on November 17th.
The club is currently engaged with licensing process and planning initiatives ahead of the considerable challenges of competing in the Premier Division and will keep supporters updated.
We welcome all expressions of interest from those interested in helping us prepare for our 50th anniversary in League of Ireland. Please email harpsmail@gmail.com or for sponsorship opportunities please email commercial@finnharps.com
Those we wish to thank for their efforts for Finn Harps this year include:
Our management and backroom team
Our senior players, including those who departed during the season, who have put such huge effort into getting the club straight back up.
Our Academy, U15, U17 and U19 players and coaching staff, and of course the clubs and leagues that develop the players
Academy coaches and volunteers
Finn Harps Schools Committee and coaches
Our main sponsor KN Group, whose support was invaluable throughout the year
All those who sponsored matches, match balls, players, programme ads, pitch-side hoardings, draw prizes etc
Kevin Bradley and Highland Bakery for their media advertising sponsorship
Tommy Gallen and staff at the Villa Rose and Jackson’s Hotels
Tony O’Mahoney and McGettigan Group for their ongoing help and support
Our lotto and fundraising staff
Our office and admin volunteers
Our match-night team of stewards including the vital contribution from Ivan Harvey and all at Micad Security during the playoff games
Ticket sellers, turnstile operators, PA Announcer, half time ticket sellers and Supporter Liaison Officer
Local Gardai for their help on matchnights.
FAI officials and admin staff for their ongoing help.
Ground Development Committee
Match Night hospitality staff including match night coordinator
Our famous tea ladies and merchandise shop staff
Our official match programme contributors and sellers
Our pitch and ground maintenance volunteers
Our marketing and social media volunteers including Press Record Videos and of course our design partners at DIAGA
Champion Travel for their ongoing support including providing a great prize for our summer draw
All local and national print, broadcast and online media for their coverage
Our team doctor and Irish Red Cross
Our shareholders and of course our ever loyal supporters both at home and who followed the team all over the country once more, especially those who organised buses to games home and away.
Everyone who supported our fundraisers and events, including those members of the Diaspora who still lend us their unstinting support
Our friends and partners on match nights at Mobstats
Our hard working colleagues at fellow League of Ireland clubs for their cooperation and professionalism
Everyone at our match ticket outlets for their help and support including Michael Murphy Sports Letterkenny, The Hatter, Main Street Ballybofey, McKelvey’s Bar Ballybofey, Barrett’s bar, Ballybofey, McCauley’s Restaurant Lifford, Mac’s Newsagents Buncrana, Melly’s Cafe, Killybegs, The Coach House Donegal Town, Kernans Newtoncunningham
Donegal County Council and LYIT for their continued support