PinnedPatrick Ryan“Go back to the bog”: Football in Donegal and the birth of Finn HarpsIn 1969, Finn Harps of Ballybofey were elected to the League of Ireland. That alone was a shock, but what followed was unprecedented.Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Patrick RyanHarping forward: Finn Harps’ battle for the futureFinn Harps is moving into the future, but their battle for a new stadium highlights the problems Donegal faces as it tries to do the sameSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Patrick Ryan“It’s in my blood”: The volunteers that keep Finn Harps playingThe Irish team have always relied on volunteers, but why are they needed and what brings them year after year?Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Patrick RyanThe Boys in Blue and White: Playing football for Finn HarpsA rural Irish town is not quite the luxurious location you expect to find a professional footballer but for a handful of players it fast…Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Patrick RyanOllie’s at the wheel: An insight into Finn Harps manager Ollie HorganOllie Horgan has presided over Finn Harps’ best period in the modern era and become a cult hero across the League of Ireland, but you…Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Patrick RyanAn interview with Manchester Giants’ Jordan WhelanJordan Whelan talks returning home, missing the playoffs and improving Mancunian basketball.Jul 4, 2021Jul 4, 2021
Patrick RyanGrassroot sport springs into the post-pandemic worldLocal sports clubs have begun to re-open after a tumultuous year. But how do they reflect on what happened and where do they go next?Jul 3, 2021Jul 3, 2021
Patrick Ryan‘Ongoing problem’ with steam causing half of all fire service calls to one Salford apartment block…Half of the calls the fire service have had from one Salford apartment block has been caused by steam from showers, a freedom of…Jul 3, 2021Jul 3, 2021
Patrick RyanSleeping Giants: Will a new owner return Manchester Giants to British Basketball glory?Jamie Edwards has big plans for the Manchester Giants. But can he take the club back to the pinacle of British Basketball?May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Patrick RyanHostile Takeover; The European Super LeagueFootball is dead and greed has killed it.Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
