Referees appointed for weekend FAI Cup games
The officials have been appointed for this weekend’s FAI Cup first round games across the League of Ireland. Neil Doyle will be at the Showgrounds on Saturday to take charge of the game between Sligo Rovers and Longford Town at 7.45pm. In-form Finn Harps will fancy their chances of progression…
In-form Harps face ‘new manager bounce’ from trip to Bray
Ollie Horgan and Paul Hegarty have this week turned their attentions from the battle for a place in the league play-offs to this Friday night’s FAI Senior Cup tie against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds (kick-off 7.45pm). A victory with the possibility of a home draw in the next…
Rovers miss out on final appearance
Sligo Rovers’ dreadful run of results at home continued last night as the Bit O’ Red were beaten by an understrength Derry City in the EA Sports Cup semi-final. Rovers dominated the game and created numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes, but found Derry keeper Ger Doherty in inspired form,…
Harps’ underage teams preparing for cup semi-finals
The Finn Harps U19s are preparing for a big Enda McGuill Cup semi final this Tuesday evening in Ballybofey when Joe Boyle’s boys host St Patrick’s Athletic. The 19s have enjoyed a fine run to get to the last four but this will no doubt be their biggest test against…
Rovers come from behind to claim three points in Derry
Sligo Rovers claimed a valuable three points at the Brandywell on Friday evening, after coming from behind to beat Derry City 2-1. Former Rovers winger Jamie McDonagh had put the home side in front shortly before half-time. But Rovers’ top-scorer David Cawley celebrated signing an extended contract with the club…
League of Ireland Fixtures August 2-11
Thursday, 2nd August UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round Second Leg AEK Larnaca v Dundalk, AEK Arena, 4.30pm (6.30pm local time) SSE Airtricity League Under-19 Northern Division Shelbourne v St. Patrick’s Athletic, AUL Complex, 7.15pm Friday, 3rd August 2018 IFCPF European Championships Semi-Final Republic of Ireland v Ukraine, KNVB Campus, 3pm (4pm local time) SSE Airtricity League…
Harps looking to extend unbeaten run as Wexford come to Ballybofey
Wexford Youths may be second from bottom of the League of Ireland First Division but they won’t make easy opponents for Finn Harps tomorrow night in Ballybofey (kick-off 8.00). That’s according to Harps manager Ollie Horgan who saw them secure a very creditable draw against second from top Drogheda Utd…