The FInn Harps team which won the FAI Cup in 1974.
The Finn Harps team that made history by winning the FAI Cup in 1974 – the club’s only major trophy in senior football – is to be honoured next month.
Under manager Patsy McGowan and chairman Fran Fields, Harps defeated St Patrick’s Athletic 3-1 at a packed Dalymount Park to bring the coveted trophy to the North West.
The goals were scored by Derry men Brendan Bradley (2) and Charlie Ferry – two of a squad that included a number of other players from the city – the others being Declan McDowell, brothers Tony and Donal O’Doherty, Jim “Chang” Smith, Peter Hutton and Paddy McGrory.
Harps captain Jim Sherian lifts the FAI Cup.
At “An Evening of Cup Legends,” to be held in the clubhouse at Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club on Saturday, 3 May, host for the evening Bartley Ramsay will invite the men who became club legends on that famous day to share their memories.
Footage from the day will also be shown.
Refreshments and finger food will be available for what promises to be an informal and very enjoyable evening.
Meanwhile, teams of four are being invited to participate in a golf classic being held at the club earlier the same day (“shotgun” start for all teams at 1.00pm).
Entry fee is €120 per team and there with great prizes and refreshments on offer.
To book or for more information, telephone Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club on (00353) 74-9131093.
The events are being held as part of the club’s 60th anniversary celebrations and Harps are inviting the North West public and sporting community to go along to what promises to be a hugely enjoyable day and evening.