Finn Harps Academy and Schools are delighted to announce the appointment of Aisling Dignam as Office Manager with responsibility for the day to day management of the project. Aisling, a native of Ballybofey, and has been involved in the programme for a number of years told Finnharps.ie: “I am delighted to work in this role...Read More

Finn Harps Academy is delighted to announce Stephen McNutt as the new U19s Head Coach. Stephen was most recently managing the Inishowen Premier Division side Buncrana Hearts and has worked as the head of the FAI’s Emerging Talent Programme in Donegal. Bringing a wealth of knowledge in underage and senior management, Stephen holds a UEFA Pro...Read More

Finn Harps Academy can confirm the departure of U19s Head Coach Tommy Canning. Tommy will be joining NIFL Championship side Dergview FC as their new manager. A great footballing man, Canning had a successful two-and-a-half-year stint with the Academy and showed professionalism in everything he did. Head of Academy, Kevin McHugh, said: “Tommy has done...Read More

TG4 paid a visit to the Harps Academy in recent weeks and last night (May 20th) the piece was aired on TG4 and on RTE News Now. Topics covered included general information on the Academy, how the players feel about being part of it and the opinions of parents on the Academy and its work...Read More

Finn Harps Academy are delighted to announce a new link-up with Adam Speer of Speer Performance. This new cooperation will provide the Academy and national players with specific strength and conditioning programmes and sessions designed and carried out by Adam and his staff. Moreover, players will be able to track their progression and get specific...Read More

Finn Harps is delighted to announce the signings of Joel Bradley Walsh, Lee McLaughlin and Ronan Gallagher. The three have been ever-present for Tommy Canning’s u19s side last season and have come through the academy ranks in the past few years.  Joel Bradley Walsh  Joel joined Finn Harps Academy u17s from Cappry Rovers in 2018....Read More

Finn Harps are delighted to announce that Kernans will become the main sponsor of Finn Harps Academy and Schools Programme for the next three years. The well known and popular retail group will also continue their long-standing support of Finn Harps senior team. The Kernan family has been involved in retailing since the 1920s. Now...Read More

Finn Harps Academy are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Reuven as the academy video analyst. Reuven spent last year as the goalkeeping coach for the U15 NL side, as well as the u16s Head Coach, a role he has held for the previous two years. This will be the first appointment for the...Read More

Finn Harps Academy has today confirmed new changes to the Academy’s player pathway for 2021 onwards. The first change to the pathway sees the establishment of a new U14s squad. This change reflects the recent FAI announcement that a new u14s National League competition will be replacing the previous U13 National League competition. Head of...Read More