On This Day - Finn Harps F.C.

During the off-season for the League of Ireland, daily updates from this account may be affected due to lack of results or historical events. As per usual, we are always taking suggestions on what we can publish on our X feed. Many thanks for your understanding. #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Horgan's Harps hosted Waterford in the 2015 First Division. The game got off to an early start, Michael Funston scoring within the first minute. Wilfred Tagbo scored also 4 minutes later, with Ruari Keating finalising a win for Harps at 88'. #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps played Galway United at home in 2018. No goals were counted until the 94th minute when Jesse Devers showed great strength to hold off his defender before firing a looping half volley at goal to win the game for Harps. #OTDInHarps - #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps travelled away to Bray Wanderers in 2024. A 44th minute goal from Shane Griffin was the only goal in the match as Harps travelled back up the road with no points. #OTDInHarps - #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps got drawn to Sligo Rovers in the 2007 League Cup. Rovers got an early lead in, with two goals in the first half. Paul Hegarty's Harps went on an astonishing comeback, Conor Gethins scoring in 63', and Stephen Parkhouse at 89' and 90+1'. #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Drogheda United hosted Harps in 2018. Drogheda struck first in the match with Sean Brennan in the 25th minute. Two goals within 11 minutes in the second half from Keith Cowan and Ciaran O'Connor secured a win for Harps. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

First OTD in Finn Harps History: Darren Murphy's Finn Harps side travelled to Limerick to play an in-form Treaty United side in 2024. It was not til late on when Tony McNamee grabbed a Harps winner, celebrating infront of the home crowd in fine fashion. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

2nd OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps played in a North-West Derby away to Derry City. A goal in the 54th minute from Karl O'Sullivan equalised the score in the Brandywell. Adam Foley gave Harps a pure moment of magic, winning the Derby at the death for Harps. #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps travelled to the seaside to play Bray Wanderers in the 2003 First Division. Harps went in front in the 60th minute with a goal courtesy of Kevin McHugh. Kieran O'Brien equalised for Bray in the 78th minute ending the game with a 1-1 draw. #UTH

Been a while since we updated this! OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps travelled down to UCD to take on "The Students" in Belfield. Johnathan Speak's side were level with a 1-1 draw in Dublin, the Harps goal coming from Fergal Harkin in the 18th minute. #OTDInHarps - #UTH

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps hosted Cork City in the 2024 League of Ireland season. A first half goal from the half-way line by Success Edogun was soon cancelled out by a late penalty for Cork City finishing the game 1-1. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps travelled to Belgrove FC in the 1998-99 FAI Cup First Round. Charlie McGeever's side came out major victors in a 6-0 win with goals from Shane Bradley, James Mulligan (2), Johnathan Speak, Fergal Harkin and Tom Mohan. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

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OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps hosted Derry City in the Pre-Season of 2024. Matty Makinson with one of the goals in the second half while Ryan Flood gave Finn Harps supporters something special during the game 📺⬇️ #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Ethan Boyle confirmed that he was committing to Harps for the 2022 season. He went on to make 33 appearances for Harps while the team was relegated to the First Division. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps played as hosts to Dundalk in 1969. A massive 6-2 win was the final score in Ballybofey. Goals from Brendan Bradley (2), Sean Coyle (2), Jim McDermott and Brian Wright. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps confirmed the signing of Colm Deasy from Drogheda United in 2018. Deasy then went to make 14 appearances for Harps before moving to Warrenpoint. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Harps confirmed the signings of Conor Tourish and Success Edogun to Finn Park. Edogun then went on to make 35 appearances with 12 goals, Tourish making 18 apperances with 1 goal. #UTH - #OTDInHarps

OTD in Finn Harps History: Finn Harps player Mark Coyle left the club for Damien Duff's Shelbourne in 2021. Coyle then went on to reach a Cup Final in 2022 and win the League of Ireland Premier Division in 2024 captaining Shelbourne. "Some talent for a Donegal fella" #UTH

*Webster suffered an ACL injury through his time in Bray Wanderers, which saw him sold on a free transfer to Drogheda United where he won the 2024 FAI Cup.

OTD in Finn Harps History: Ryan Connolly and David Webster confirmed they would be staying on with Harps for the 2022 season. The duo both went their seperate ways following the season, with Connolly going to Treaty United and Webster going to Bray Wanderers.* #UTH #OTDInHarps