Finn Harps vs Galway United

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Finn Harps' new era begins with narrow defeat to Galway United (Donegal Live)

Galway United, with Ollie Horgan in a familiar perch at Finn Park, defeated new-look Finn Harps, now under Dave Rogers' management, in the First Division ...

Hiemer saved his own blushes saving from Stephen Walsh, who dispossessed the German goalkeeper in the 26th minute. Ronan Manning clipped in a dangerous free from wide on the right. Horgan - now the assistant manager at Galway United - was back in familiar surroundings for the season opener. The night began on an emotional note. Manning riffled into the side-netting early in the second half with many of the drenched Galway contingent on the gantry terrace in celebration. The ball was turned back across goal and Borden was on hand to steer in from close range.

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Galway United V Finn Harps Match Preview - Galway Bay FM (Galway Bay FM)

Goalkeeper Brendan Clarke along with full-backs Regan Donelon and Colm Horgan, will offer experience and quality in defence, while midfielders Callum McNamara ...

Goalkeeper Brendan Clarke along with full-backs Regan Donelon and Colm Horgan, will offer experience and quality in defence, while midfielders Callum McNamara and Vince Borden will be among the new names in the middle of the park. Finn Harps v Galway United The Tribesmen enter the new year having re-signed a number of key figures from 2022 while also bringing in some new signings ahead of Friday’s First Division start date.

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Borden double fires Galway United past Finn Harps (The Irish News)

American Vince Borden struck twice on his debut as Galway United took the points in a competitive SSE Airtricity League Division One opener against Finn ...

But Harps, against the run of play, drew level just before half-time. Galway had a glorious chance to get a third on 74 minutes when Ed McCarty surged in on goal only to see his shot blocked by the advancing Heimer. AMERICAN Vince Borden struck twice on his debut as Galway United took the points in a competitive SSE Airtricity League Division One opener against Finn Harps at an extremely wet Finn Park.

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Harps begin reign under Rogers with defeat to Galway - Donegal ... (Donegal News)

Dave Rogers' first game in charge of Finn Harps ended in defeat at the hands of visiting Galway United. Finn Harps 1 Galway United 2.

Harps would get their equaliser however on the stroke of half-time through a Caoimhin Porter cross which was directed towards Michael Harris. A cross from Manning down the left fell to Borden on the edge of the box and his shot took a massive deflection leaving Hiemer no chance in the Finn Harps goal. Another couple of Galway chances came twice in a minute when Hiemer was closed down by Stephen Walsh but when he turned to shoot the German goalkeeper was equal to it and a minute later he got down well to stop Rob Manley’s shot from the right hand side of the box.

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'For Ronan' – Finn Harps' touching tribute to much-loved steward (Donegal Daily)

Finn Harps will tonight unveil a special tribute to beloved club steward, Ronan Roddy. Ronan, a revered member of the Finn Harps community, passed away in ...

A minute’s applause will also take place tonight at Finn Park in memory of Ronan. “The welcome return of live football for Harps fans and volunteers will bring with it a huge sense of loss as the club acknowledges the contribution of much loved steward Ronan Roddy who passed away last month. Ronan, a revered member of the Finn Harps community, passed away in January at the age of 44.

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Harps narrowly lose hard-fought opener (Donegal Daily)

Finn Harps 1 - 2 Galway United There was a poignant moment before kick-off at Finn Park tonight, when the outstanding contribution of much loved steward ...

Harps replied with a Seamas Keogh drive from 20 yards which the keeper dealt with well. Harps got a lifeline in the 41st minute when Rob Slevin was adjudged to have pulled dorm. Along with Waterford United, tonight’s visitors are seen by many as favourites to take the title and the automatic promotion spot that goes with it, with the other expected to fill the second spot and a play-off place.

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Watch: Harps Reaction - Dave Rogers & Katlego Mashigo ... (Highland Radio)

Galway won the tie 2-1 in Ballybofey with both their goals coming from Vincent Borden. Ryan Rainey, the only member from last season's Harps squad, did level ...

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Harps narrowly lose hard-fought opener (Donegal Daily)

Finn Harps 1 - 2 Galway United It was a new dawn down Navenny Street as Finn Harps started their latest chapter with a new manager, a very new-look team and ...

Harps replied with a Seamas Keogh drive from 20 yards which the keeper dealt with well. Harps got a lifeline in the 41st minute when Rob Slevin was adjudged to have pulled dorm. Along with Waterford United, tonight’s visitors are seen by many as favourites to take the title and the automatic promotion spot that goes with it, with the other expected to fill the second spot and a play-off place. Galway threatened first after the break, Ronan Manning’s piledriver just flashing wide in the 50th minute. Referee ; David Dunne. The visitors almost made it two in the 14th minute, a dangerous cross from the left took a deflection off a Harps defender and Keith Cowan did well to scramble it off the line.

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