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Finn Harps Manager Ollie Horgan will look to adjust his backroom team as their Premier Division campaign resumes next week. Andrew Foley, was a member of the the club’s coaching staff confirmed this week he has left Finn Park. The Wexford man joined Harps during the 2020 campaign. Harps return to action after the break

The SSE Airtricity Premier Division fixture between Finn Harps v Bohemians has been postponed. The fixture, which was set to be played on Friday, June 10 at Finn Park, has been postponed due to international call-ups after Bohemians’ goalkeeper James Talbot was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad. The new date for the

Donegal just missed out on the treble at Monday’s Comórtas Peil na Gaeltachta finals in Galway. After Fanad Gael’s success in the junior men and Glenfin in the senior ladies, it was down to Naomh Conaill to make it a hat-trick for clubs from the county. Unfortunately that wasn’t to pass as the Glenties/Fintown men lost to

John Russell says he’s determined to improve Sligo Rovers, having been appointed manager until the end of 2023. The 37-year old replaces Liam Buckley, who parted company with the Bit-O-Red eleven days ago. Russell’s first game in charge will be at home to Finn Harps on June 18th. “I am privileged and honoured to be

The North West Warriors completed a 63-run victory over the Northern Knights at Stormont, to go joint top of the Inter-Provincial Cup table. Chasing a target of 305 was always going to be tough for the Knights, and the Warriors bowlers made sure runs were hard to come by early on, as Ryan Macbeth and

A draw for Bonagee at home to Keadue Rovers when the sides resume after the exam break will see them crowned Donegal Youth League champions after their nearest challengers all slipped up in the latest round of games. Drumkeen 1 Milford Utd 2 It was the away team that took the points with a good

Donegal’s Ciara Grant has left Rangers and moved to Hearts, agreeing a one-year deal until the summer of 2023. She will join Hearts on July 1 upon the expiration of her contract at Ibrox. The deal has the option of a further year. The Republic of Ireland International joined Rangers in January of this year

Derry’s Brendan Rogers has been named as the the GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The talented defender received 5,992 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Galway’s Shane Walsh (4,825) and Dublin’s Con O’Callaghan (2,797). Derry full-back Rogers was a colossus in Sunday’s Ulster Final victory over Donegal. He defended

Confirmation this week of the date and venue for Donegal’s All Ireland Senior Championship round 1 opener with Waterford. The Group D encounter will be part of a double header and it will be played at St. Brendan’s Park in Birr, Co. Offaly on Saturday, June 11th. Donegal against Waterford throws in at 5pm and

Bonagee United 3 Sportslink 3 (after extra time, Bonagee win 4-2 on penalties) Bonagee United senior ladies squeezed through to the semi-finals of the Women’s FAI Intermediate Cup on Sunday. The Dry Arch girls shipped a goal in added time at the end of normal time. After Sportslink edged in front early in extra time,

Hearing that a brother and sister have both won in a sport might make you suspect that it’s a relatively small event, but the reality is that over 500 of the top pool players from all over Ireland converged in the NEC Killarney for five days to compete in the various categories. Among those categories,

Finn Harps make the short trip to neighbours Derry City tomorrow night. Kickoff at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is 7.45pm and it’s LIVE on Highland Radio with Diarmaid Doherty and Gavin Cullen. Ollie Horgan told FinnHarps.ie “I thought we played quite well on Monday night, but if you don’t take your chances in this

It’s a North West derby next up for Derry City as Finn Harps arrive at the Brandywell with both sides looking for a win to take into the upcoming mid-season break. The Candystripes have lost their last three outings prior to this one while the Donegal side have been beaten in six of their last

Tyrone’s Ruairí Canavan has landed the EirGrid U20 Player of the Year award. Canavan, who was earlier this year crowned the Ulster Player of the Year at this level, inspired the Red Hands to lift the All-Ireland title earlier this month. In total the Errigal Ciarán club man struck 1-34 across five games in their

Michael Obafemi is back in the Republic of Ireland senior men’s squad. The Swansea striker has rediscovered his scoring form since leaving Southampton and scored 11goals in 19 English Championship appearances since February. His only cap came in November 2018 against Denmark in the UEFA Nations League. Defenders Cyrus Christie and Enda Stevens also return

The second round draws have been made for the Irish Senior and National Cup’s. The north west’s two representatives in the senior competition have been drawn, away with Donemana going to Lisburn and Newbuildings at CIYMS. In the National Cup, St Johnston will be at home to North Couty while Strabane and Bonds Glen will

“It’s wonderful to see first-hand the initiatives that are happening” The ongoing work of Donegal Sports Partnership and its ability to collaborate with local groups and organisations to deliver valuable programmes has been commended by the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Frank Feighan. Minister Feighnan, who has responsibility for Public Health, Well

Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both slipped up in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title challenges on Monday evening. Derry missed the chance to close the gap on the leaders Rovers as the Candystrips suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. Jamie McGonigle netted his tenth goal of the season to

All-Ireland champions Tyrone have been drawn against Armagh in the first round of the All-Ireland football qualifiers. Armagh will have home advantage for the game, which is set to take place on the weekend after next, the June Bank Holiday. Donegal sent the Orchard County to the back door route with victory in Ballybofey at