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29 August 2025; The Finn Harps team stands for a minute's applaus in remembrance of the late former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan before the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Finn Harps and Treaty United at Finn Park in Ballybofey, Doneg

Funeral hears Horgan was 'kind' and 'mentally tough'

Ollie Horgan was remembered as "kind", mentally tough" and "unapologetically himself" at his funeral mass in Galway this afternoon.

Soccer • 01 Sep

Former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan dies aged 57

Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan has died at the age of 57.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Ollie Horgan steered Finn Harps to an unlikely escape from the promotion/relegation play-off on Monday night

From the archives: Horgan's underdog spirit endures

Ollie Horgan, who continues to keep Finn Harps punching above their weight, has spent years defying the odds. Underestimate him at your peril.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Ollie Horgan is back in management - this time as number two with his hometown club

Ollie Horgan joins Galway as number two to Caulfield

Ollie Horgan has returned to League of Ireland management after less than a month away, joining Galway United as assistant under John Caulfield.

Soccer • 14 Dec 22

Ollie Horgan spent nine years in charge of Finn Harps

Finn Harps part ways with 'legendary' Ollie Horgan

Ollie Horgan's nine-year stint as Finn Harps manager is over after he departed the club by mutual consent on Wednesday.

Soccer • 09 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

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

'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

Ollie Horgan's Finn Harps side occupy seventh spot in the Premier Division table

Refs who blank you leave sour taste - Horgan

Finn Harps boss Ollie Horgan has added his voice to the growing number of League of Ireland managers calling for improved communication from referees to managers after his side were on the wrong side of some controversial decisions on Monday night.

Soccer • 14 Sep 21

Dan Hawkins is aiming to make an impact at Finn Harps

Finn Harps sign attacker Dan Hawkins from Salford

Finn Harps have completed the signing of Welsh forward Dan Hawkins from Salford City.

Soccer • 13 Jul 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

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

Shane Keegan was frustrated by Dundalk's performance

Keegan warns Dundalk: We can't justify that result

Dundalk manager Shane Keegan has warned Dundalk that they simply cannot afford slip-ups like their home defeat to Finn harps if they are to challenge at the top end of the table this year.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Bohemians manager Keith Long during the game at Finn Park

Long rues 'golden opportunities' after Bohs slip up

Bohemians manager Keith Long was left to rue a host of missed opportunities as his side fell to an opening weekend defeat at Finn Harps.

Soccer • 21 Mar 21

Cretaro retires 21 years after his LOI debut

Rafael Cretaro confirms retirement after 21 seasons

Finn Harps forward Rafael Cretaro has hung up his boots for the final time after confirming his retirement from the game on Twitter.

Soccer • 01 Jan 21

Jack Byrne during the Extra.ie FAI Cup final

Jack Byrne voted Personality of the Year

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne has been voted 2020 SSE Airtricity/SWAI Personality of the Year.

Soccer • 18 Dec 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

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

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

'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

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

Ollie Horgan: 'Even before the virus we needed changing rooms, we needed to upgrade our facility'

Horgan: Half a season should mean half the punishment

Finn Harps boss Ollie Horan has called for a "one up, one down" scenario in the Airtricity League Premier Division this season.

Soccer • 30 Jun 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ollie Horgan on return for the LOI

This week, Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan joins Adrian Eames and James O'Toole alongside Conan Byrne and our soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue, who all discuss the latest efforts to get the League of Ireland season back up and running.

Soccer • 29 Jun 20

Raf Cretaro will play for Finn Harps for another season

Veteran Cretaro to give another season to Harps

Finn Harps have secured the services of veteran midfielder Raf Cretaro for another season.

Soccer • 11 Feb 20