Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Patching pair seals derby win for Derry

Controversial and classy were the best ways to describe Will Patching's brace as Derry City continued their fine away form with victory in the north-west derby at Finn Park.

Soccer • 18 Jun 21

Fans were back at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night

'You felt the energy, it was brilliant' - Bradley

One thousand Shamrock Rovers fans were allowed back into the stadium for Friday night's 1-1 draw with Finn Harps, however, manager Stephen Bradley said that if felt like five times the amount.

Soccer • 12 Jun 21

Shamrock Rovers fans waited 22 years for a new home, and now 469 days to watch their team in their Tallaght Stadium

Fans back in stadium but Hoops fail to scale the summit

Fifteen months have passed since Shamrock Rovers last played in front of fans at Tallaght Stadium, or 469 days, but who is counting?

Soccer • 11 Jun 21

10-man Sligo Rovers dig deep for win over Harps

Lewis Banks volleyed league leaders Sligo Rovers to victory in an action-packed north-west derby against Finn Harps in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Sligo and Harps meet in a north-west derby

LOI Team news: Sligo aiming to bring lead into break

We look forward to this evening's three games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, where leaders Sligo Rovers are on the road to face Finn Harps.

Soccer • 28 May 21

Recap: Sligo beat Shamrock Rovers to go top

Sligo Rovers won 1-0 in Tallaght to move top of the Premier Division while Finn Harps came from behind to beat Waterford and Drogheda enjoyed a big win over Longford.

Soccer • 24 May 21

Adam Foley scored his sixth league goal of the season from the bench

Foley proves supersub as Finn Harps beat Waterford

Adam Foley got Finn Harps back to winning ways by coming off the bench and scoring in a 2-1 win to inflict a fifth straight defeat on bottom side Waterford.

Soccer • 24 May 21

Massey stunner wins it for Drogs right at the death

Dane Massey struck a dramatic winning goal with the last kick of the match at Finn Park - and it was no more than Drogheda United deserved.

Soccer • 21 May 21

Jim Magilton: "We were lazy in lots of ways, standards were so poor, we couldn't pass the ball"

Magilton frustrated by 'abysmal' first-half display

Jim Magilton said Finn Harps' tactical set-up "intimidated" Dundalk, with a half-time dressing down required to spark a response from the struggling Lilywhites in a 1-1 draw at Finn Park.

Soccer • 15 May 21

Ole Erik Midtskogen of Dundalk heads home

Harps hold on as Dundalk remain in bottom half

Mark Anthony McGinley made three fine late saves to scrape Finn Harps a point in the face of a Dundalk onslaught in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Dundalk could not break down Sligo Rovers last week

LOI team news: Dundalk and St Pat's seek a response

There's two games down for decision in the top flight this evening. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Ollie Horgan will not be on the touchline for three games

Harps boss Horgan given three-match touchline ban

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan has received a three-game touchline ban after receiving a red card in the 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 13 May 21

Bohemians' players celebrating Ali Coote's opening goal in their win over Finn Harps

Coote shines as resurgent Bohs demolish Finn Harps

Ali Coote scored his first goals as a Gypsy to ignite Bohemians' season as they overran Finn Harps at Dalymount Park to avenge their opening night defeat in Ballybofey.

Soccer • 08 May 21

Adam Foley, left, and Ethan Boyle celebrate after beating Derry City

Adam Foley: It's a joy to be part of this Harps squad

Finn Harps frontman Adam Foley is loving life in Donegal and backing his team to keep their feet on the ground after a strong start to the campaign.

Soccer • 05 May 21

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Harps hero Foley savours derby joy

Adrian Eames and James O'Toole chat to Pat Fenlon and Adam Foley. Kara Kelly gets the views of Saoirse Noonan on the Republic of Ireland's World Cup draw, while the panel pays tribute to the late Alan McLoughlin.

Soccer • 04 May 21

Alan Keely playing for Shelbourne in 2001

Ex-Shels player Alan Keely dies aged 38

Former Shelbourne, Finn Harps and Waterford footballer Alan Keely has died aged 38.

Soccer • 03 May 21

Adam Foley (19) celebrates after finding the net

Foley earns Finn Harps bragging rights at Derry City

Finn Harps secured their first ever league success over Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium with a 2-1 win courtesy of Adam Foley's late winner.

Soccer • 03 May 21

Sean Hoare celebrates after scoring his side's second goal

Rovers beat Harps to level unbeaten record

Shamrock Rovers equaled the all-time League of Ireland unbeaten run when they hit the 30-mark with a somewhat controversial victory at luckless Finn Harps.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

Matty Smith, second from right, is mobbed after his goal

Impressive Saints too strong for Finn Harps

Goals from Billy King and Mattie Smith consolidated St Patrick's Athletic's top spot in the Airtricity League Premier Division this evening as they beat Finn Harps 2-0.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

There will be no crowd for this Dublin derby at Tallaght Stadium

Dublin derby at Tallaght, while Pat's travel to Harps

The big Dublin derby takes place at Tallaght Stadium this evening as league leaders Shamrock Rovers host city rivals Bohemians, while Finn Harps welcome St Pat's to Ballybofey in the earlier kick-off.

League of Ireland • 23 Apr 21

Harps dominate but share spoils at Longford

Despite a dominant display, Finn Harps had to settle for a point at Bishopsgate following this uninspiring SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter on the Strokestown Road.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Neighbours Sligo Rovers and Finn Harps both sat near the summit of the table ahead of this evening's meeting in the Showgrounds

Teenager Kenny nabs win for Sligo in north-west derby

Teenager Johnny Kenny grabbed an opportunistic winner as Sligo Rovers claimed bragging rights in the north west, with a narrow win over neighbours Finn Harps at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 17 Apr 21

Webster's last-gasp winner keeps Harps flying high

Dave Webster smashed home an injury-time winner to give Finn Harps a dramatic 2-1 win over Waterford FC at Finn Park in the Airtricity League Premier Division on Saturday evening.

Soccer • 10 Apr 21

Finn Park is currently home of Donegal soccer

Harps secure more land and target home for female teams

Finn Harps have secured additional land for training pitches and want to keep their current stadium as a home for their women's team in what they say should be a blueprint for the rest of the country.

Soccer • 05 Apr 21

Finn Harps returned to the top of the table after a draw away to Drogheda

Harps edge top again but Doyle grabs draw for Drogs

Finn Harps returned to the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division on goal difference, after Mark Doyle's leveller ensured a share of the spoils for the hosts at Head In The Game Park.

Soccer • 03 Apr 21

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