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Northern Ireland’s Shane Ferguson is presented with his 50th Cap by Conrad Kirkwood, President of the Irish Football Association, in 2023. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI star signs for ex-Irish League midfielder at League of Ireland club

Former Ballymena United midfielder Patrick McEleney has been named interim head coach of Finn Harps. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Former Irish League star appointed interim boss at League of Ireland club

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton welcomes Joel Thompson to Solitude. (Photo by Cliftonville FC)

Cliftonville confirm arrival of former Nottingham Forest youngster

Ballymena United manager Oran Kearney. (Photo by INPHO/Jonathan Porter)

Oran Kearney feels 'there's still so much to come' from Ballymena United star

Mark Coyle has reflected on his time as a Coleraine player so far following his switch earlier this month

Mark Coyle settling in just fine at 'exciting project' with Coleraine

Ballymena United's Shane McEleney has signed for the Premiership club from Glentoran. (Photo by Ballymena United FC)

Irish League transfer 'fresh start' offers link-up for brothers at same club

Mark Coyle, pictured in action for Shelbourne against Linfield, has joined Coleraine. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press

New Coleraine recruit can 'help build a culture that turns us into winners'

Glenavon manager Michael O’Connor. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Michael O'Connor confident winger 'will definitely improve us'

Ballymena United have announced the signing of Joel Thompson. (Photo: Ballymena United/Ark Media)

New Ballymena United recruit 'buzzing' to join Jim Ervin's ranks

Cliftonville’s Ryan Curran celebrates scoring against Portadown last season. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Cliftonville confirm contract extension for striker

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Jim Ervin hails impact of 'very effective' Ballymena United recruit

Darren Murphy in 2018 during his time on the Linfield coaching team. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Darren Murphy to 'fully focus' on Loughgall job talks after Finn Harps exit call

Darren Murphy at a Sports Direct Premiership game between Dungannon Swifts and Glenavon in 2024. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press)

Darren Murphy's job exit three days after appearance at Loughgall game

Northern Ireland youth international Joel Thompson has joined Finn Harps. (Photo by Presseye/Stephen Hamilton)

Ex-Crusaders teen praised as 'superb talent' after League of Ireland transfer

Luke O’Brien has joined Carrick Rangers. (Photo by Richard Hood/Carrick Rangers)

New Carrick Rangers signing 'jumped at the chance' to join Irish League club

Darren Murphy has been appointed Finn Harps manager. PIC: Finn Harps

Former Irish League boss appointed Finn Harps manager
Former Dungannon Swifts boss Darren Murphy has been appointed permanent manager at Finn Harps.
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New Ballinamallard United manager Tommy Canning with assistant Mark Stafford. PIC: Ballinamallard United FC

New manager has sights set on climbing Championship table

Caolan McAleer (L) celebrates his goal for Loughgall against Newry City at the Newry Showgrounds, Newry. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

New Loughgall recruit looking to replicate form of previous stint

Tony Jacklin celebrates on the roof with Severiano Ballesteros and Sam Torrance after winning the Ryder Cup played at The Belfry Golf Club

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Raymond McGuinness wins this header during his Institute days.

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Institute's Joe McCready and Glentoran's Christopher Gallagher at Brandywell on Saturday.

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HAT-TRICK HERO . . . Junior celebrates his second goal against Finn Harps on his way to securing the golden boot.

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David Parkhouse took his season tally to 11 goals after a stunning brace against Waterford.

David Parkhouse on the hunt for more goals as Derry City travel to UCD

Derry Assistant boss, Kevin Deery was angry at the manner of City's defeat in the North West derby.

'Angry' Kevin Deery says questions must be asked of Derry City players

David Parkhouse hopes he will remain at the Brandywell on-loan from Sheffield United, for the rest of the season.

Sheffield United loanee David Parkhouse keen to stay at Derry City

David Parkhouse says his loan deal is out of his hands.

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DAVID PARKHOUSE claims Derry City will 'do everything' in their power to make sure they retain the EA Sports Cup trophy this season.
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Derry City striker, David Parkhouse netted a brace against Finn Harps to see Derry into the semi-finals,

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Derry City boss, Declan Devine expects Finn Harps to arrive at Brandywell with a point to prove in their EA Sports Cup quarter-final tie tonight.

Declan Devine to field 'very strong' side for Derry City's EA Sports Cup clash w...

Ciaron Harkin was delighted to bag a hat-trick past Finn Harps.

Derry City midfielder Ciaron Harkin delighted to net first derby hat-trick since...

HAT-TRICK HERO . . . Ciaron Harkin netted a hjat-trick in the North West derby victory over Finn Harps.

Ciaron Harkin nets hat-trick as Derry City out-class Finn Harps in derby

Derry City midfielder, Gerardo Bruna reckons the pressure is on the Candy Stripes to deliver three points from the north west derby.

Gerardo Bruna believes North West derby is a 'must win' for Derry City

Derry City defender, Ciaran Coll was injured after a tackle by Colm Deasy.

Finn Harps defender Colm Deasy hit with lengthy ban for tackle on Ciaran Coll

Declan Devine was delighted to secure three points from his latest trip to Dublin.

VIDEO: Derry City need capital gains if they're to challenge at the top: Declan ...

Derry City's team which started against Finn Harps last Friday had an average age of 22.

Declan Devine delighted with Derry City's youthful exuberance

Derry City's Jamie McDonagh is set to serve another suspension.

Derry City's Jamie McDonagh set to serve suspension as derby fall-out continues

Finn Park, Ballybofey - the scene of the feisty north west derby between Finn Harps and Derry City on Friday night.

Comment: Derry City's North West derby marred by shameful scenes

Derry City defender, Ciaran Coll hasn't sustained a broken leg despite initial fears.

Derry City defender Ciaran Coll's leg break fears allayed

Declan Devine celebrates a crucial win at Ballybofey.

WATCH: Declan Devine celebrates with Derry City fans after derby win

David Parkhouse netted two late strikes as Derry City clinched a derby win at Finn Park.

Parkhouse nets brace as Derry City claim spoils in feisty derby clash

Derry City manager, Declan Devine.

'We need to be on top of our game to beat Finn Harps': Declan Devine

Derry City defender, Ciaran Coll can't wait to take on his former club, Finn Harps.

Ciaran Coll happy to take fans' abuse if Derry City can take derby spoils

Derry City boss, Declan Devine has to contend with a growing injury list as the fixtures pile up at the early part of the SSE Airtricity League season.

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Jim McLaughlin, who managed Derry City to the treble in 1989.

Treble winner Liam Coyle reflects on Jim McLaughlin's Derry City legacy

Derry City manager, Declan Devine will run his eye over two new trialists this week.

Former Falkirk winger and French striker on trial at Derry City

Defender Ciaran Coll is a target for Derry City.

Derry City set to sign Ciaran Coll

Paddy McCourt gives the thumbs up after his final game for Finn Harps, on Friday night.

Paddy McCourt content with retirement

Ciaran O'Connor on duty for Warrenpoint Town.

VIDEO: Ciaran O'Connor loving life at Warrenpoint Town

Linfield manager David Healy

Linfield swoop to sign striker Michael O'Connor

Institute's Eamonn Seydak pictured with his Bluefin Sport Championship winner's medal.

Institute's Eamonn Seydak decides to call it a day

Derry City legend, Paddy McCourt is set for a return to Brandywell Stadium as a youth development coach.

Former Celtic star Paddy McCourt set for Derry City return

Stephen Baxter. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

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Derry City's Ronan Curtis fired the home side into a first half lead in the North West derby.

DERRY CITY: City on verge of Europe after strolling to victory in NW derby

Finn Harps and ex-Derry City start, Paddy McCourt netted another magical goal in the North West derby against Sligo Rovers last week.

McCourt plays down his latest wonder goal!

Derry Diego: Paddy McCourt on the attack for Northern Ireland.

YOUR CALL: Is Paddy McCourt's Finn Harps WONDER goal better than THAT lob agains...

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