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“Go back to the bog”: Football in Donegal and the birth of Finn Harps

In 1969, Finn Harps of Ballybofey were elected to the League of Ireland. That alone was a shock, but what followed was unprecedented.

Sep 7, 2021
“Go back to the bog”: Football in Donegal and the birth of Finn Harps
“Go back to the bog”: Football in Donegal and the birth of Finn Harps
Sep 7, 2021

Harping forward: Finn Harps’ battle for the future

Finn Harps is moving into the future, but their battle for a new stadium highlights the problems Donegal faces as it tries to do the same

Sep 7, 2021
Harping forward: Finn Harps’ battle for the future
Harping forward: Finn Harps’ battle for the future
Sep 7, 2021

“It’s in my blood”: The volunteers that keep Finn Harps playing

The Irish team have always relied on volunteers, but why are they needed and what brings them year after year?

Sep 7, 2021
“It’s in my blood”: The volunteers that keep Finn Harps playing
“It’s in my blood”: The volunteers that keep Finn Harps playing
Sep 7, 2021

The Boys in Blue and White: Playing football for Finn Harps

A 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, 2021
The Boys in Blue and White: Playing football for Finn Harps
The Boys in Blue and White: Playing football for Finn Harps
Sep 7, 2021

Ollie’s at the wheel: An insight into Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan

Ollie 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, 2021
Ollie’s at the wheel: An insight into Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan
Ollie’s at the wheel: An insight into Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan
Sep 7, 2021

An interview with Manchester Giants’ Jordan Whelan

Jordan Whelan talks returning home, missing the playoffs and improving Mancunian basketball.

Jul 4, 2021
Jul 4, 2021

Grassroot sport springs into the post-pandemic world

Local 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, 2021
Grassroot sport springs into the post-pandemic world
Grassroot sport springs into the post-pandemic world
Jul 3, 2021

‘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, 2021
‘Ongoing problem’ with steam causing half of all fire service calls to one Salford apartment block…
‘Ongoing problem’ with steam causing half of all fire service calls to one Salford apartment block…
Jul 3, 2021

Sleeping 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, 2021
Sleeping Giants: Will a new owner return Manchester Giants to British Basketball glory?
Sleeping Giants: Will a new owner return Manchester Giants to British Basketball glory?
May 27, 2021

Hostile Takeover; The European Super League

Football is dead and greed has killed it.

Apr 19, 2021
Hostile Takeover; The European Super League
Hostile Takeover; The European Super League
Apr 19, 2021
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