Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
    • Football

      Bonagee Ladies look to secure league title…

      16 mins ago

      Sport

      Niall Campbell qualifies for Ironman World Championships…

      54 mins ago

      Sport

      Letterkenny Town Park to host launch of…

      2 hours ago

      Football

      Vandals destroy goalposts at Convoy football pitch

      3 hours ago

      Athletics

      Barry Mackey wins double gold at Europa…

      5 hours ago

      Athletics

      Donegal duo selected for AAA Championships in…

      5 days ago

      Athletics

      Focus of local distance runners’ turns to…

      5 days ago

      Athletics

      Roisin Flanagan breaks Donegal 5k record at…

      1 week ago

      Boxing

      Disappointment for Donegal boxers in Cadet finals

      2 months ago

      Boxing

      Another victory for Brett McGinty in England

      3 months ago

      Boxing

      Venue swap for Brett McGinty fight next…

      3 months ago

      Boxing

      Donegal boxers claim Ulster 9 County titles…

      3 months ago

      Football

      Bonagee Ladies look to secure league title…

      16 mins ago

      Football

      Vandals destroy goalposts at Convoy football pitch

      3 hours ago

      Football

      Michael Harris the penalty hero again for…

      4 hours ago

      Football

      Listen: ‘Ourselves to blame’ says Horgan after…

      2 days ago

      GAA

      McHugh and Maxi emerge as Donegal management…

      5 hours ago

      GAA

      Round-up of results after the first round…

      20 hours ago

      GAA

      Honours even between Glenswilly and Naomh Conaill…

      24 hours ago

      GAA

      Spoils shared between St.Michael’s and Sean MacCumhaills…

      2 days ago

      Golf

      Council welcome Irish Legends Tour followed by…

      3 days ago

      Golf

      Donegal duo selected to represent Ulster in…

      3 days ago

      Golf

      Freedom of Donegal to be bestowed on…

      3 days ago

      Football

      Golfers: Don’t miss out on Finn Harps…

      4 days ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Luke Witherow makes senior debut for…

      2 months ago

      Hockey

      Four Donegal players named in Ireland hockey…

      4 months ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe go down fighting

      4 months ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe lose out in crucial relegation…

      5 months ago

      Hurling

      Setanta’s class prevails in extra-time to win…

      2 weeks ago

      Hurling

      Lee Henderson and Jamie DeWard shine as…

      2 weeks ago

      Hurling

      Pictures: Superb MacCumhaills reach Féile na nGael…

      2 months ago

      GAA

      Match Report – Casey inspires Tyrone in…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Welchtown and Donoughmore NS win at Finn…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Letterkenny girls play in front of huge…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Donegal girls feature for Ulster in provincial…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Last gasp drop goal clinches dramatic Gordon…

      4 months ago

  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Travel
  • Features
  • Business
  • Property
  • Council News
  • Politics
  • More
    • Advertise with us
    • Haircare
    • Cooking
    • DD Pets
    • Hairdressing
    • Motors
Monday 19°CTuesday 16°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

  • News
  • Sport
    • Football

      Bonagee Ladies look to secure league title…

      16 mins ago

      Sport

      Niall Campbell qualifies for Ironman World Championships…

      54 mins ago

      Sport

      Letterkenny Town Park to host launch of…

      2 hours ago

      Football

      Vandals destroy goalposts at Convoy football pitch

      3 hours ago

      Athletics

      Barry Mackey wins double gold at Europa…

      5 hours ago

      Athletics

      Donegal duo selected for AAA Championships in…

      5 days ago

      Athletics

      Focus of local distance runners’ turns to…

      5 days ago

      Athletics

      Roisin Flanagan breaks Donegal 5k record at…

      1 week ago

      Boxing

      Disappointment for Donegal boxers in Cadet finals

      2 months ago

      Boxing

      Another victory for Brett McGinty in England

      3 months ago

      Boxing

      Venue swap for Brett McGinty fight next…

      3 months ago

      Boxing

      Donegal boxers claim Ulster 9 County titles…

      3 months ago

      Football

      Bonagee Ladies look to secure league title…

      16 mins ago

      Football

      Vandals destroy goalposts at Convoy football pitch

      3 hours ago

      Football

      Michael Harris the penalty hero again for…

      4 hours ago

      Football

      Listen: ‘Ourselves to blame’ says Horgan after…

      2 days ago

      GAA

      McHugh and Maxi emerge as Donegal management…

      5 hours ago

      GAA

      Round-up of results after the first round…

      20 hours ago

      GAA

      Honours even between Glenswilly and Naomh Conaill…

      24 hours ago

      GAA

      Spoils shared between St.Michael’s and Sean MacCumhaills…

      2 days ago

      Golf

      Council welcome Irish Legends Tour followed by…

      3 days ago

      Golf

      Donegal duo selected to represent Ulster in…

      3 days ago

      Golf

      Freedom of Donegal to be bestowed on…

      3 days ago

      Football

      Golfers: Don’t miss out on Finn Harps…

      4 days ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Luke Witherow makes senior debut for…

      2 months ago

      Hockey

      Four Donegal players named in Ireland hockey…

      4 months ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe go down fighting

      4 months ago

      Hockey

      Hockey: Raphoe lose out in crucial relegation…

      5 months ago

      Hurling

      Setanta’s class prevails in extra-time to win…

      2 weeks ago

      Hurling

      Lee Henderson and Jamie DeWard shine as…

      2 weeks ago

      Hurling

      Pictures: Superb MacCumhaills reach Féile na nGael…

      2 months ago

      GAA

      Match Report – Casey inspires Tyrone in…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Welchtown and Donoughmore NS win at Finn…

      2 months ago

      Rugby

      Letterkenny girls play in front of huge…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Donegal girls feature for Ulster in provincial…

      3 months ago

      Rugby

      Last gasp drop goal clinches dramatic Gordon…

      4 months ago

  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Travel
  • Features
  • Business
  • Property
  • Council News
  • Politics
  • More
    • Advertise with us
    • Haircare
    • Cooking
    • DD Pets
    • Hairdressing
    • Motors
Sport

Carolan the hat-trick hero as Finn Harps score big win over Longford – eventually

written by Chris McNulty April 8, 2017
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Finn Harps Under-17s scored three times in the final 12 minutes as they finally pulled away from Longford Town in Killygordon this afternoon.

Finn Harps 4 Longford Town 0

By Chris McNulty at The New Camp. Pictures by North West Newspix

James Carolan was the hat-trick hero for Declan Boyle’s team, whose failure to put the Midlanders out of sight earlier caused un-needed angst.

Carolan’s deadly treble and a late goal by Odhrán McGuinness helped Harps to cruise to victory and it was a day when they might well have won by a landslide.

As it was, though, they were comfortable, even if their followers were growing uneasy as the clock ticked down.

They’d led thanks to a calm finish by Carolan in the 19th minute as he fired past Rhys Murphy in fine fashion.

But it wasn’t until a superbly-executed second by Carolan, in the 78th minute, that Harps could rest easy.

Daragh Ellison and Murphy went for possession just outside the Longford area and the ball broke invitingly. Carolan had only one thing on his mind and he floated a magnificent effort over Murphy and into the net.

Seven minutes from time, Carolan converted from close-range with a real striker’s goal and Harps sealed the issue when McGuinness stabbed to the net from a corner in injury time.

After a 3-1 loss at Bohemians last weekend, Boyle rejigged his lot for today’s outing.

McGuinness and Keenan Diver, making his first competitive start in Harps colours, looked assured in the heart of the rearguard, although Longford never really threatened Joe Boyle’s goal.

Harps should have been in front in the ninth minute. Carolan was denied by the post and Jack O’Donnell saw a follow-up blocked on the goal-line when the goal seemed certain.

The same two, Carolan and O’Donnell, had a similar scenario at the end of the half.

In between times, Marc Walsh – who is moving to Swansea City in July – was denied by Murphy, Keelan McGill fired over and McGuinness nodded wide of the mark.

Murphy was called into action by Carolan and the longer it went at 1-0, the more Longford will have been energised.

From the hour mark, Harps really turned the screw again. Niall McGinley’s introduction breathed new life into them and his downward header, from a Ryan Cunningham cross, was saved by Murphy.
McGinley then riffled into the side-netting. Corrie Lee Bogan and Cunningham had chances and Harps were queuing up for chances until, eventually, Carolan netted the second and they were on their way to an encouraging win.

Finn Harps: Joe Boyle; Keelan McGill, Odhrán McGuinness, Keenan Diver, Daragh Ellison; Jack O’Donnell, Conor O’Reilly, Corrie Lee Bogan, Marc Walsh; James Carolan, Ryan Cunningham. Subs: Niall McGinley for O’Donnell (58), Stephen Doherty for Cunningham (69), Lee McLaughlin for Walsh (81).

Longford Town: Rhys Murphy; James Finn, Conall McKiernan, Aaron Kelly, Killian Flynn; Thomas Ivel, Dylan Glancy, Dragos Mamaliga, Patrick O’Sullivan; Cian Cheevers, Konrad Wiechec.

Referee: Marty Quinn.

Carolan the hat-trick hero as Finn Harps score big win over Longford – eventually was last modified: April 8th, 2017 by Chris McNulty
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
Declan BoyleFinn Harps Under-17sJames CarolanKeenan DiverMarc WalshOdhrán McGuinness
Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

Bonagee Ladies look to secure league title...

16 mins ago

Niall Campbell qualifies for Ironman World Championships...

54 mins ago

Letterkenny Town Park to host launch of...

2 hours ago

Vandals destroy goalposts at Convoy football pitch

3 hours ago

Michael Harris the penalty hero again for...

4 hours ago

McHugh and Maxi emerge as Donegal management...

5 hours ago

Barry Mackey wins double gold at Europa...

5 hours ago

Irwin brothers in the points at British...

19 hours ago

Round-up of results after the first round...

20 hours ago

Mona McSharry reaches 200m breaststroke final at...

22 hours ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

MOST POPULAR

Donegal County Council
Advertisement

Sport Hub

  • Stay up to date with Donegal Sport Hub on Facebook

    7 months ago
  • Donegal links rank in Top 100 Golf Courses in the World

    8 months ago
  • Bundoran 10 Event set for March 2022

    8 months ago
See More

Donegal Woman

  • Donegal man enjoying once-in-a-lifetime experience as Rose Escort

    34 minutes ago
  • Nailed it! Vanessa Canning named top Nail Technician in Ulster

    3 days ago
  • Donegal Women in Business Network hosting six coffee morning meet-ups

    3 days ago
See More

Columnists

Group Holidays - Travel Department

Travel Inspiration: Top 5 trips of a lifetime

2 days ago

Medical Matters - Scally McDaid Roarty

Medical Matters: Taking more care in the sun

4 days ago

Motoring - Brian McDaid

DD Motoring: Where are all our electric charging points gone?

5 days ago

Healthy Living - Sorcha McElchar

Eight ways to reduce food wastage and save money – Sorchas Healthy Living

1 month ago

At Home with Hegarty's - Hegarty's Home Interiors

At Home with Hegarty’s: Enjoy easy seating with lift and rise chairs

1 month ago

See All Columnists
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2022 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.