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David McMillan of Dundalk watches a shot at goal go wide

Harps frustrate Dundalk to take surprise point in Oriel

Dundalk might be flying high in Europe right now but they dropped a big two points in their battle to get back there next season after being held to a scoreless draw by Finn Harps at Oriel Park

Soccer • 04 Oct 20

It's been a good week for Filippo Giovagnoli (L) and assistant coach Giuseppe Rossi

LOI team news: Harps look to bring Lilies back to earth

It's back to the bread and butter of the league for Dundalk after a golden night at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Oct 20

Dylan McGlade celebrates with Gearóid Morrissey after opening the scoring

Cork City remain bottom after Finn Harps draw

The bottom two sides in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division couldn't be separated as Finn Harps and Cork City drew 1-1 at Finn Park.

Soccer • 27 Sep 20

Ollie Horgan's Finn Harps are one point ahead of bottom club Cork City ahead of their clash at Finn Park

Horgan hopes to keep momentum for crucial Cork visit

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says anything other than his team's second-half performance in the 1-1 draw with Shelbourne won't be enough to get a positive result against Cork City next weekend.

Soccer • 20 Sep 20

Gary Deegan of Shelbourne (R) battles with Mark Russell

McNamee pounces as Finn Harps deny ten-man Shels

Barry McNamee's first goal for Finn Harps salvaged a point from this SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Tolka Park as Shelbourne were left fuming with the late sending off of Luke Byrne.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

Danny Grant of Bohemians (R) battles with Dundalk's Patrick Hoban during their league clash in August

Bohs to face Dundalk in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Bohemians will host Dundalk in a mouthwatering FAI Cup quarter-final, with holders Shamrock Rovers facing a trip to Finn Harps.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Walter Figueira of Derry City in action against Shane McEleney of Finn Harps

Draw with Derry City lifts Finn Harps off LOI base

A goalless draw against local rivals Derry City was enough to edge Finn Harps off the bottom of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table, leapfrogging Cork City.

Soccer • 13 Sep 20

Finn Harps enjoyed a fine away point in Derry earlier in the season

Harps looking to strike right chord against Derry

Finn Harps are looking to kick-start their season as they welcome rivals Derry City to Ballybofey for Sunday's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash.

Soccer • 13 Sep 20

Horgan (r) was sent to the stand by the referee after his side were reduced to 10 men

Horgan: It wasn't a dirty game, it was a derby

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan was left to rue his side's ill-discipline after their 3-1 loss to Sligo Rovers last night.

Soccer • 08 Sep 20

Sligo up to third after seeing off nine-man Harps

Sligo Rovers continued their impressive post-lockdown form despite not being at their best, as they saw off nine-man Finn Harps at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

John Mahon could be back for Sligo Rovers tonight after seven months out injured

LOI preview : Opportunity knocks for Sligo and Harps

There is one match in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight, with a major opportunity for both Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps in a north-west derby game.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

Kogler on the double as Harps progress in FAI Cup

A first half brace from Alexander Kogler eased Finn Harps into the quarter finals of the Extra.ie FAI Cup as Ollie Horgan's side had too much for First Division Bray Wanderers, who finished with ten men, at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 29 Aug 20

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan and Waterford boss John Sheridan greet

Horgan: I'd take relegation play-off with open arms

Ollie Horgan embraced a welcome change in fortune for Finn Harps but admitted they'd still take a relegation play-off "with open arms".

Soccer • 24 Aug 20

Finn Harps earned their first league win since the opening night of the season

Harps come from behind to beat Waterford in thriller

Finn Harps picked up their first league victory since the opening night of the season by defeating Waterford FC 3-2 at the Regional Sports Centre this afternoon following a chaotic final 15 minutes.

Soccer • 23 Aug 20

Danny Grant scored the only goal of the game for the visitors

Bohemians close in on Rovers after edging Finn Harps

Bohemians fired themselves right into the title hunt with a slender 1-0 win over Finn Harps in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 15 Aug 20

The Phisborough club can move to within three points of Shamrock Rovers

LOI team news: Bohs' title credentials to be tested

There are two more matches in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Saturday, with matters at the bottom, the race for Europe and possibly the title race on the agenda for Finn Harps, Shelbourne, Derry City and Bohemians.

Soccer • 15 Aug 20

'I don't think realistically that Finn Harps are going to win a cup in 2020'

Ollie Horgan hits out at 'atrocious' fixture congestion

Finn Harp's manager Ollie Horgan admitted he had mixed feelings after his side's FAI Cup opening round win over St Patrick's Athletic and hit out at the 'atrocious' fixture congestion for his players.

Soccer • 11 Aug 20

Finn Harps avenge Pat's league loss in FAI Cup

Finn Harps gained revenge for Friday's league defeat against St Patrick's Athletic by knocking the Inchicore side out of the FAI Cup at the first hurdle with a 1-0 win.

Soccer • 10 Aug 20

Georgie Kelly celebrates his second goal

Kelly off the mark as Pats get back to winning ways

St Patrick's Athletic moved up to fourth in the Premier Division table – at least for the night – following a straightforward 2-0 victory over Finn Harps at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Aidan Friel of Shelbourne celebrates with his manager at the end of the game

'We had our character and personality back'

After a below-par performance in going down to Waterford last weekend, Shelbourne manager Ian Morris was full of praise for the way the side responded in their 1-0 win over Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 05 Aug 20

The Dublin side got the only goal just before the half hour

Brennan goal enough as ten-man Shels win at Finn Park

Ryan Brennan headed the only goal as Shelbourne dug in to win their SSE Airtricity Premier Division clash at Finn Harps, having played almost the entirety of the contest with 10 men.

Soccer • 04 Aug 20

Shels are not going to Finn Park to make up the numbers

LOI team news: Harps and Shels looking to bounce back

Shelbourne will be looking to kick-start their season at the second time of asking as they face Finn Harps in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on Tuesday.