Latest 500 Club Results, September 2020 Draws 1 and 2

The latest Finn Harps 500 Club draws have taken place and the results were as follows:

September Draw 1
€300 – Shane Lavery, Blackrock, Co Dublin
€100 – Colman Byrne, USA
€100 – Stephen Toner, Newport, Tipperary

September Draw 2
€300 – Ian & Una McKenna, Donegal Town
€100 – Patrick McDaid (GoFundMe entrant)
€100 – Anne McCahill (GoFundMe entrant)

Thanks to all 500 club members for their support through this difficult time. Join the 500 Club today and be #PartOfTheTeam HERE

Previous winners listed HERE

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Harps Academy Suspends Activities, National League Sides Continue

In accordance with government guidelines, all activity in the Finn Harps Academy will be suspended until such time as the county returns to Level 2 or better.  The National League squads will continue to train and play matches as they are classified as Elite football.  These squads will continue to follow all COVID protocols.

This weekend sees 3 of the 4 national league sides in action, all against Derry City. The U19s play at the Curragh, the U17s at Drumoghill and the U15s at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, all on Saturday.

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Preview: Finn Harps vs Cork City

Finn Park is the venue for a huge game at the bottom of the table this Sunday as Cork City make the trip to Ballybofey. The sides come into the game separated only by a point, while the visitors have a game in hand.

The Leesiders arrive in search of their first away victory in over a year. They will be hoping the extra preparation afforded by last weekend’s tie with Dundalk being postponed will give them a lift in what is a pivotal clash in the relegation battle.

Speaking ahead of the game, Harps defender Stephen Folan was keen to stress that Harps can’t be slow to get into the game; “We owe it to Ollie and Paul to come out of the blocks here and get after them straight away. The first half at Shelbourne we didn’t start at all and didn’t get into the game until the second half. It shouldn’t take a rollicking at half-time to get us into gear. Hopefully we can get a couple of goals and keep a clean sheet so we have something to build on now for the rest of the season.”

Manager Ollie Horgan predicts a close game on Sunday: “Cork are a good side despite their league position, it’s a very strong league this year and there’s a lot of quality up and down the table. They got a good point themselves at Shelbourne a couple of weeks ago so there isn’t much between the teams and it’s going to be a very close game.”

Harps will be without David Webster and Ollie Horgan who are suspended. Mark Timlin remains out while Ruairi Harkin and Mark Russell are both nursing knocks and are doubtful.

While it had been hoped the game would see the return of Harps season ticket holders, a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the county saw an escalation to level three and so the game will be played behind closed doors once again.

The match will be broadcast live on watchloi.ie for just €5.

Massive thanks to match sponsors Highland Bakery LK for their continued support

Sunday’s match programme includes an interview with Mark Tighe, Stephen Folan and a tribute to the late John Kennedy of Cork City FC. Get your copy here

Suspended: David Webster, Ollie Horgan

Injured: Mark Timlin

Doubtful: Ruairi Harkin, Mark Russell

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Latest 500 Club Results, September 2020 Draw 3

The latest Finn Harps 500 Club draw has taken place and the results were as follows:

September Draw 3
€300 – Joey O’Leary, Ballybofey
€100 – Finn Yong, (GoFundMe)
€100 – Paddy Watters, Sessiaghoneill

Thanks to all 500 club members for their support through this difficult time. Join the 500 Club today and be #PartOfTheTeam HERE

Previous winners listed HERE

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Preview: Dundalk vs Finn Harps

Finn Harps take on Europa League bound Dundalk on Sunday in their penultimate away game of the season. Kick-off at Oriel Park is 5pm and the game is live on WATCHLOI.ie

Harps will come into the game hoping to pull off an upset, having drawn their last three games. They currently lie one point ahead of bottom club Cork City although the Leesiders have a game in hand.

The two sides met in early March this season in the final game before the COVID stoppage. Dundalk ran out 4-0 winners at Finn Park.

Speaking ahead of the game, Ollie Horgan said: “In our situation with only five games left to play, every game is vital. Dundalk are a top quality side. They had a huge achievement during the week and will be full of confidence. It’s going to be a very tough game, we’ll need to be at our very best and hope that they have an off day to come away with anything.”

In team news, David Webster is available for selection once again having served a one game suspension last weekend. Mark Timlin continues his recovery while Tom McDermott and Ruairi Harkin are doubtful having missed the last two match squads. Manager Ollie Horgan will be back in the dugout once again having missed out last Sunday.

Injured: Mark Timlin

Doubtful: Tom McDermott, Ruairi Harkin

Suspended: None

Latest 500 Club Results, September 2020 Draws 4 and 5

The latest Finn Harps 500 Club draws have taken place and the results were as follows:

September Draw 4
€300 – Aidan & Linsey McNelis, Galway
€100 – Tony Brogan, Ballybofey
€100 – Jason McFeeley, Lifford

September Draw 5
€300 – Arden McGowan, Ballybofey
€100 – Jane Boyle, Stranorlar
€100 – Shaun Gallagher, Muff

Thanks to all 500 club members for their support through this difficult time. Join the 500 Club today and be #PartOfTheTeam HERE

Previous winners listed HERE

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Harps Fixtures Confirmed For Rest Of Campaign

The SSE Airtricity league has confirmed the timing for the remaining premier division games, with the matches staggered to facilitate viewing on WatchLOI.

Our remaining games are as follows:

Monday October 19th 7.45pm, Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers, Finn Park      

Saturday October 24th 7.30pm,  Bohemian FC v Finn Harps, Dalymount Park    

Wednesday October 28th 7.45pm, Finn Harps v St. Patrick’s  Athletic, Finn Park

Sunday Nov 1 Time TBC, Finn Harps v Shamrock Rovers, Finn Park    (Extra.ie FAI Cup Quarter Final)

Sunday Nov 8th 7.30pm, Finn Harps v Waterford,  Finn Park

You can watch all LOI games Finn Harps games for the remainder of the season for €39 or buy access to games individually for €5 HERE