Kernans Sign Three-Year Deal as Sponsor of Finn Harps Underage

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.

Anthony Kernan and Paddy McBride of the Kernan Group are joined by Kevin McHugh and coaches and players from Finn Harps academy at the launch of the three-year sponsorship agreement.
Anthony Kernan and Paddy McBride of the Kernan Group are joined by Kevin McHugh and coaches and players from Finn Harps academy at the launch of the three-year sponsorship agreement.

The Kernan family has been involved in retailing since the 1920s. Now in third generation ownership under the stewardship of former Finn Harps player Anthony Kernan who, following a spell in England with Wolves and Brighton, made 28 appearances for Harps scoring seven times when he came to Finn Park in the late eighties.

Anthony is looking forward to helping the next generation fulfil their potential,

“The Kernan Group is delighted and thrilled to partner with the Finn Harps Academy & Schools Programme, pledging our support to the next generation of talented footballing stars over the next 3 years.

Like all the players, fans and volunteers of Finn Harps, we are looking forward to the start of the new campaign and I want to wish everyone well as we face into this coming season”.

Kevin McHugh, Head of Finn Harps Academy says,

“We are delighted to have Kernans on board and we are all looking forward to developing the partnership. Anthony and his team are aware of the huge work we are doing throughout Donegal and they were only too happy to get involved. We have big plans for the future so it’s great to have an enthusiastic main sponsor”

Kernans have 9 locations throughout Donegal in the Retail and Hospitality sector.

Kernans is also a major local employer and currently employ over 200 people in the region. Kernans staff are valuable, hard-working members of the community that are passionate retailers and can really listen to customers which is crucial for providing great service and building a strong relationship within our communities.

Anthony Kernan signs for Finn Harps in 1989

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