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Darragh Markey opened the scoring in the fifth minute of the game

Drogheda condemn relegated Harps to final day defeat

Drogheda United ended their season on a high with a comprehensive performance and a win over relegated Finn Harps at Head In The Game Park.

Soccer • 06 Nov 22

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan consoles Filip Mihaljevic after the relegation-confirming defeat to UCD

Horgan 'hurting' but no complaints after Harps go down

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan says the pain of relegation from the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division is "hurting" him but admitted that his side did not deserve to stay up over the course of the season.

Soccer • 29 Oct 22

Thomas Lonergan celebrates after scoring UCD's second goal

UCD win basement battle to relegate Finn Harps

Finn Harps have been relegated from the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a 3-1 defeat to UCD in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

UCD have caught up with Finn Harps late in the season, opening up a three-point advantage

LOI preview: Relegation showdown in Finn Park tonight

The race for the SSE Airtricity Premier Division league title is over as the potential showdown didn't materialise, but there will be a shootout this evening between the bottom two sides as they look to avoid the drop.

Soccer • 28 Oct 22

Declan McDaid saved a point for Bohemians

McDaid rescues a point for Bohs against Finn Harps

Declan McDaid scored at the death to ensure Bohemians didn't start the Declan Devine era with a loss, rescuing a point for them against Finn Harps.

Soccer • 21 Oct 22

Ryan O'Kane of Dundalk is surrounded by Barry McNamee, Harry Nicolson and Rob Slevin

Macari strike crucial as Dundalk hang on at Harps

A most poignant minute's silence in memory of those who lost their lives at Creeslough preceded what ended up being a narrow Dundalk victory over Finn Harps.

Soccer • 14 Oct 22

Derry City first half goal-scorer Michael Duffy

Derry City win the battle of the north-west

Derry City really aren't going away as they continue to keep on the coat-tails of leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 07 Oct 22

A Conor Tourish header opened the scoring for Finn Harps

Finn Harps and Shelbourne share the spoils

Whether it's a point gained or two dropped against Shelbourne remains to be seen for Finn Harps in the bid to beat the drop, following a 1-1 draw in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 30 Sep 22

Declan McDaid scored Bohemians first goal

Harps remain bottom as Bohs pick up much needed win

Finn Harps remain bottom of the Premier Division as Bohemians left the Donegal men rue several missed chances at Finn Park.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

Farrugia celebrate a first goal in two years for Rovers

Rovers inflict more misery on Harps to stretch lead

Neil Farrugia scored his first goals in two years with a well-taken double helping to down hapless Finn Harps at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Sep 22

Stephen Bradley wary of Horgan's 'honest' Harps

Shamrock Rovers will aim to extend their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League table when they welcome Finn Harps to Tallaght Stadium on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 11 Sep 22

James Akintunde of Derry tries to hold off Bohs' Rory Feely at Dalymount back in July

LOI preview: Derry victory could reignite title race

Can Derry keep up the pressure on leaders Shamrock Rovers as they welcome Bohemians to the Brandywell?

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Chris Forrester taps home the opener against Finn Harps

Saints edge out dogged Harps to maintain winning run

Anto Breslin provided an assist and his first goal for the club, with what proved the winner, as St Patrick's Athletic made it four wins on the bounce to keep their quest for European football next season on the boil.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Ryan Connolly scored what proved to be the winner for Finn Harps before he was sent-off

Finn Harps edge out Sligo in five-goal thriller

Finn Harps came out on top in an action packed north-west derby against Sligo Rovers on a night of plentiful talking points in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 19 Aug 22

Premier Division recap: Rovers hang on for Derry draw

Look back at the key moments on a busy night in the SSE Airtricity League as Derry City squandered a host of scoring chances against leaders Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Evan Caffrey hit a brilliant winner for UCD

Caffrey stunner fires UCD to vital win over Finn Harps

Teenager Evan Caffrey scored a goal of the season contender as 10-man UCD came from behind to beat Finn Harps 2-1 in their relegation six-pointer at the UCD Bowl.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Finn Harps off bottom after rare league victory

First half goals from Filip Mihaljević and Eric McWoods set Finn Harps on their way to a much-needed win against Drogheda United at Finn Park.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Preview: Derry and Dundalk look to raise title hopes

European matters have been dominating proceedings when it comes to the League of Ireland, but the small matter of the title race will be back on the agenda this evening.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Junior Ogedi Uzokwe (centre), is congratulated by teammates Josh Kerr (L) and John O'Sullivan

Bohs punish Harps mistakes to march on

Bohemians, last season's beaten finalists, moved into the second round of the FAI Cup after getting the better of Premier Division strugglers Finn Harps 3-1 in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 29 Jul 22

First half goals show the way as Dundalk outgun Harps

Steven Bradley inspired Dundalk to a return to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 win over Finn Harps at Oriel Park and ensure there is life yet in the title race with a third of the Airtricity Premier Division season remaining.

Soccer • 22 Jul 22

Brian McManus of Shelbourne in action against Sam Todd of UCD in February's meeting at Belfield

LOI Preview: Bottom two looking to pick up points

It's another relatively quiet Friday evening in the SSE Airtricity League owing to the European exploits of Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 22 Jul 22

James Akintunde (second from right) was the Derry City hero

Derry break Harps' hearts with 93rd-minute winner

James Akintunde completed a dramatic Derry City turnaround as they condemned struggling Finn Harps to a painful 2-1 defeat in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 17 Jul 22

A decent crowd should be in attendance at Finn Park

LOI preview: Derry look to push on after European exit

Two games are decision on Sunday, with Derry City, after their Europa Conference League elimination, making the short distance to take on Finn Harps, while Sligo Rovers, after scraping through to the next round in Europe, hosting UCD.

Soccer • 17 Jul 22

Jack Moylan scored Shelbourne's third goal

Shelbourne outgun Finn Harps to snap winless streak

Shelbourne grabbed their first league win since May after beating Finn Harps 3-1 at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 08 Jul 22

It's a Louth derby at Head in the Game Park

LOI Preview: Dundalk looking to make up ground

There are two games this evening in the SSE Airtricity League, with Shelbourne hosting Finn Harps, while Head in the Game Park is the venue for the Louth derby.

Soccer • 08 Jul 22

Finn harps

Drogheda condemn relegated Harps to final day defeat

Horgan 'hurting' but no complaints after Harps go down

UCD win basement battle to relegate Finn Harps

LOI preview: Relegation showdown in Finn Park tonight

McDaid rescues a point for Bohs against Finn Harps

Macari strike crucial as Dundalk hang on at Harps

Derry City win the battle of the north-west

Finn Harps and Shelbourne share the spoils

Harps remain bottom as Bohs pick up much needed win

Rovers inflict more misery on Harps to stretch lead

Stephen Bradley wary of Horgan's 'honest' Harps

LOI preview: Derry victory could reignite title race

Saints edge out dogged Harps to maintain winning run

Finn Harps edge out Sligo in five-goal thriller

Premier Division recap: Rovers hang on for Derry draw

Caffrey stunner fires UCD to vital win over Finn Harps

Finn Harps off bottom after rare league victory

Preview: Derry and Dundalk look to raise title hopes

Bohs punish Harps mistakes to march on

First half goals show the way as Dundalk outgun Harps

LOI Preview: Bottom two looking to pick up points

Derry break Harps' hearts with 93rd-minute winner

LOI preview: Derry look to push on after European exit

Shelbourne outgun Finn Harps to snap winless streak

LOI Preview: Dundalk looking to make up ground