Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Aidan Keena slammed in a hat-trick as Sligo's strong start to 2022 continued

Keena bags hat-trick as in-form Sligo dispatch Harps

Aidan Keena netted a hat-trick as Sligo Rovers continued their fine early season form with a win over Finn Harps at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 14 Mar 22

Jack Scott of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal

Scott opens Pat's account in away win over Finn Harps

A goal from Jack Scott from all of six inches followed by an own goal from Mark Anthony McGinley proved the difference between Finn Harps and St Patrick's Athletic in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 11 Mar 22

Connolly cracker earns Harps share of the spoils

Ryan Connolly's excellent goal earned Finn Harps a 1-1 draw against Bohemians in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 07 Mar 22

Steven Bradley scores his and Dundalk's first

Brilliant Bradley makes wasteful Harps pay

Steven Bradley was once again the star of the show as the Stephen O'Donnell era at Dundalk got up and running with his first victory, a 3-0 win over Finn Harps at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

Lorcan Healy proved a colossus in goal for UCD

Healy top class as Students and Finn Harps draw

Lorcan Healy produced a string of quality saves to earn newly promoted UCD their first point of the season as frustrated Finn Harps had to settle for a 0-0 draw at the UCD Bowl.

Soccer • 25 Feb 22

Harps-Drogheda postponed due to snowfall

The opening night clash between Finn Harps and Drogheda United in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division has been postponed following heavy snowfall in Donegal overnight.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Harps sign French midfielder N'Zeyi Kibonge

Finn Harps have confirmed the signing of midfielder Elie-Gael N'Zeyi Kibonge.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

'We're glad to have attracted what we've attracted. Time will tell whether it's going to be good enough to survive or not'

Horgan: We struggled to find value for money in Ireland

After losing 11 players in the off-season, Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan travelled far and wide to source replacements. The Galway man is typically downcast ahead of the new season but his side have found ways to survive before

Soccer • 15 Feb 22

A number of LOI clubs have benefited from the funding allocation.

LOI clubs get sports capital grants cash boost

League of Ireland clubs have welcomed sport capital grants - some of which are up to €300,000 - that will go towards crucial infrastructure, training ground and stadium development work.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Filip Mihaljević is moving from Cambodia to Ballybofey

Harps bring in experienced Croatian striker Mihaljević

Finn Harps have cast their net to far away places once again with the signing of former Croatian underage international striker Filip Mihaljević from the Cambodian top flight.

Soccer • 27 Jan 22

Regan Donelon is a product of the Sligo Rovers academy

Donelon agrees move to Finn Harps

Regan Donelon has joined Finn Harps from Sligo Rovers as the defender seeks more first team opportunities.

Soccer • 15 Jan 22

Harps complete signing of Bastien Héry

Finn Harps have completed the signing of striker Bastien Héry from Bohemians.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Tunde Owolabi with the match ball after his hat-trick for Finn Harps against new club St Pat's back in August

St Pat's complete signing of Tunde Owolabi

St Patrick's Athletic have completed the signing of Tunde Owolabi from Finn Harps.

Soccer • 24 Dec 21

Jesse Devers in action for Sligo Rovers during the 2020 campaign

Murphy joins Bohs from Rovers, Harps sign duo for 2022

Max Murphy has joined Bohemians from Shamrock Rovers, while Jesse Devers and Mark Timlin have signed for Finn Harps ahead of the 2022 SSE Airtricity League season.

Soccer • 20 Dec 21

Chris Forrester will not be following his former manager to Dundalk

LOI transfers: Forrester stays a Saint, Coyle to Shels

Chris Forrester has given St Patrick's Athletic a boost as the PFAI Player of the Year nominee has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Soccer • 06 Dec 21

Ryan Connolly's stunner put Finn Harps two goals to the good, and they would add three more after it

Five-star Harps secure Premier Division status

"We are staying up" reverberated around Ballybofey early in the second half as Finn Harps hammered Longford Town 5-0 and eased their way to safety and the possible pitfalls of the relegation play-off.

Soccer • 19 Nov 21

Sean Brace scored twice for the Donegal side

Harps survival bid goes to last day after draw at Pat's

Despite a brace of goals from Sean Boyd, Finn Harps' automatic Premier Division survival slipped out of their own hands as they finished with 10 men, and had manager Ollie Horgan sent to the stand in this 2-2 draw, at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Jamie McGonigle's late penalty rescued a point for Derry City

Late drama at Ballybofey as Harps and Derry draw

On a night when their needs were more than their wants, Ethan Boyle headed Finn Harps into a dramatic late lead only to then concede a penalty from which Derry City equalised.

Soccer • 05 Nov 21

Two reds but no goals as Finn Harps held by Drogheda

Finn Harps and Drogheda United played out an occasionally bruising yet tame 0-0 draw at Finn Park with the visitors certainly happier with the stalemate.

Soccer • 02 Nov 21

The RSC will host the fixture on Tuesday next

Waterford v Derry City rescheduled for Tuesday evening

Due to a power issue at the RSC, the SSE Airtricity Premier Division clash between Waterford and Derry City has been pushed back 24 hours and will now take place on Tuesday next.

Soccer • 30 Oct 21

Shamrock Rovers ease past Harps to claim 19th title

Shamrock Rovers have retained their SSE Airtricity Premier Division title after beating Finn Harps 3-0 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Oct 21

Shamrock Rovers could clinch the league title, live on RTÉ2 tonight

LOI preview: Shamrock Rovers on brink of league title

Shamrock Rovers could clinch the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title this evening in front of the RTÉ cameras, while there are key matches in the race for Europe and to avoid the relegation play-off.