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Picture special: Finn Harps fans take in dramatic Derry derby

written by Chris McNulty February 22, 2020
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A BIG crowd of Finn Harps fans made their way to the Brandywell last night – and only a late equaliser denied them a win over Derry City.

The few hundred Harps supporters in the Southend Stand erupted when Ryan Connolly gave them the lead on 33 minutes.

That goal looked set to have been enough to earn Ollie Horgan’s men victory.

However, a 95th minute goal by Adam Liddle rescued a dramatic draw for the Candystripes.

The Harps faithful were in fine voice throughout and their artwork included a ‘Welcome To Ballybofey’ banner depicting new signing and ex-Derry captain Barry McNamee.

Pictures by Joe Boland, North West Newspix …

Picture special: Finn Harps fans take in dramatic Derry derby was last modified: February 22nd, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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2020 League of Ireland Premier DivisionBarry McNameederry cityfinn harpsOllie HorganRyan Connolly
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.

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