24/4/24

U16 Girls

Lagan Harps 2 Ballyraine FC 0

We picked up our first win of the season after a closely fought encounter in the Aura. We edged the first half but found it hard to get shots away against a solid Ballyraine defence. Claragh Gallagher had some great runs but was closed down each time. Ebony Griffin and Sinead Mc Loughlin both had good efforts as well. The breakthrough came on thirty minutes when the hard working Siobhan Curran finished well after a scramble in the area. Ballyraine went close from a couple of corners. Sarah O' Keeney and Clodagh Patton created some danger for them but Ciara Cullen dealt with any shots. The second half was evenly balanced but defences were still on top. We got the vital second when Sinead Mc Loughlin was sent clear and shot to the top corner. Ballyraine went close on a couple of occasions near the end but we held on for the win. A great all round effort with Ciara Cullen excellent in goals. Cara Mc Fadden and Katie Rodgers held the defence together. Siobhan Curran, Abi Nesbitt and Sinead Mc Loughlin were excellent in midfield while Claragh Gallagher and Amy Lateef were our main goalscoring threats. Next week we face a tough encounter with Raphoe Town.

Squad: Ciara Cullen, Teaghan Doherty, Ava Gibson, Cara McFadden, Katie Rodgers, Siobhan Curran, Sinead Mc Loughlin, Claragh Gallagher, Amy Lateef, Abi Nesbitt, Saoirse McBride, Ebony Griffin, Erin Gordon Gallagher, Lily Hamlyn, Molly McGee, Ciara McConnell.

21/4/24

Donegal Junior League Division one

Lagan Harps 3 Cranford FC 2

We retained our first division status when they held off a determined Cranford side in the second half. We went in to the game needing a win or draw to stay up, while only a win would save Cranford. We dominated the first half with Oisin Harkin causing Cranford plenty of problems. We took the lead when Codey Brogan did well down the wing and his cross was hammered home by Oisin Harkin. We increased the lead when Ross Hamlyn raced through for a great finish. Cranford were confined to a few threatening moments at corners with us defending well. It all changed at the start of the second half when Cranford threw men forward to get back in to the game. They grabbed a goal when Paddy Mc Geever fired home after a scramble. With Chris Carr pushing up we were rattled and Cranford threatened a comeback. We grabbed the vital third on eighty five minutes when Ross Hamlyn sent Oisin Harkin clear and he finished well. Cranford didn't lie down and pulled another back right at the death when a shot was deflected past the Michael Toner. Cranford threw men forward and Michael Toner was forced in to a good save in the final minutes. Referee was Seamie Ferry.

Squad: Michael Toner, Anthony Gallagher, Josh Hay, Ciaran Quinn, Travis Crawford, Taylor Cassidy, Codey Brogan, Oisin Harkin, Jordan Gallagher, Ross Hamlyn, Philip Doran
Subs: Glenn Gallagher for Taylor Cassidy, Conur Crossan for Philip Doran, Eamonn Cannon for Ross Hamlyn. Seamie Cullen, Aiden Devir, Kai Brown,

21/4/24

U14Bs League Cup
Lagan Harps 1 Glen Rovers 2
We lost out after a really competitive contest in Letterkenny Community Centre. The first half was tight with no clear cut chances. Glen took the lead with a well worked goal fifteen minutes in to the second half.They added a second but our lads kept going. Finn Doherty went close before Sam Linton brought us back in to it with a great volley. Both teams went close, but there was no further scoring. In a good all round effort from the lads Eunan Mc Callion, John Devlin and Thomas Logue were our stand out players. The lads have shown great improvement in the last few weeks. Training will be as normal on Tuesday night.

Squad: John Mc Clean, Tyler Moore, John Devlin, Rhys Mc Laughlin, Eunan Mc Callion, Thomas Logue, Eoin Hirrell, Jake Murray, Charlie O'Donnell, Jaden Toner, Ethan Mailey Sierra, Sam Linton, Ryan Toye, Harrison Wallace, Martin Stevenson, David Mc Fadden, Ruairi Mc Bride, Finn Doherty, Frankie Gillen

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21/4/24

U14A Boys League Cup

Bonagee Utd 2 Lagan Harps 2
(Lagan won on pens)
Goose green was the venue for Jason and Seamas' 14s side as the boys faced a very strong Bonagee side this morning . We were quick out of the traps Aeghan Rodgers finishing off a fine move involving Zach Nesbitt to nudge us in front. The lead didn't last too long as Charlie Bonner equalised despite some last ditch defending from the very impressive Ben Duncan. Oscar Doherty found his range to put Bonagee ahead 2 1 just before the break. We had to withstand a lot of pressure in the second half but the boys held firm, and broke away to equalise, Oisin Kavanagh scoring at the second attempt when in on goal. Danny mcCarron almost won it for us at the end but the Bonagee goalkeeper Luke Glackin pulled off a top notch save from point blank range. Penalties were taken, Harkin, Tourish, Breen and McLaughlin converted, with McBride stopping two from Bonagee. Thanks to Dessie McLaughlin for a fine game as the man in the middle.

18/4/24

Our Lagan Harps U12's Dev Team completed out their Cup campaign with a win over a good Gweedore Utd team in the Aura back pitch. We took the lead through Kieran Tourish after good work by Caolan and Riley and Kieran finished well. Sean McGee forced the Gweedore keeper into a good save from a well hit free kick. Gweedore threatened but Jack O'Donnell marshalled his back line well.
HT - 1-0

Two minutes into the second half Xavier fed Riley who beat his man and fired a great shot which was well saved but Caolan followed up with a great volley to put us 2 up. Gweedore came well into the game and Ollie done well turning a shot away and Daniel blocked well on the line from a corner. A deep ball from the Gweedore full back found the left winger he cut inside and finished well giving Ollie no chance. Senan Devenny done well when he replaced Kieran and was unlucky bursting through, a late last gasp tackle just foiling him. We held on for the win.

Good luck to Paul and Gweedore for the season, and thanks to Letterkenny Rovers FC for the use off the pitch tonight.

Fionn Canning was the Referee who had a fine game.

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U16 Girls 17/4/24
Letterkenny Rovers 3 Lagan Harps 2
We went down to a narrow defeat to Letterkenny in a well fought game in the Aura. Letterkenny took the lead on fourteen minutes when Savannah Keys scored with a great effort from outside the box. It took a couple of good saves from Ciara Cullen to keep us in it before we gradually grew in to the game. Claragh Gallagher had a couple of dangerous runs before she scored from one of those on thirty nine minutes. Rovers regained the lead early in the second half through a great individual goal from Aisling McGinley. We responded with Ebony Griffin scoring a well taken goal minutes later. The winning goal arrived on fifty six minutes with a good finish from Savannah Keys. We kept going with Saoirse Mc Bride causing a lot of problems down the left. We almost grabbed an equaliser late on, with Claragh Gallagher just wide after a goalmouth scramble. In a really well contested game we showed a big improvement on our first game. Ciara Cullen did well in goals with Cara Mc Fadden battling well at the back. Ciara Mc Connell did well in her first full start. Teaghan Doherty had some nice touches while Sinead Mc Loughlin and Siobhan Curran were immense in midfield. Claragh Gallagher had some excellent runs in an all round good team performance. Our next game is next Wednesday in the Aura v Ballyraine. Training will be as normal on Tuesday night.

Squad: Ciara Cullen, Teaghan Doherty, Ciara McConnell, Cara Mc Fadden, Katie Rodgers, Saoirse Mc Bride, Sinead Mc Loughlin, Siobhan Curran, Clara Gallagher, Ebony Griffin, Shania Bonner, Lily Hamlyn, Erin Gordon Gallagher.

U12 Girls 16/4/24

Letterkenny Rovers 0 Lagan Harps 3

Our u12s turned in their best performance so far with a great team effort in the Aura. We started well with Caoimhe Sweeney and Emily Mc Mahon going close. Letterkenny almost scored from a corner but Ella Sharkey did well to block Angel Abu's shot. We began to dominate in midfield through Clodagh Kavanagh and Emily Mc Mahon, as the half wore on. We took the lead on twenty six minutes when Emily Mc Mahon cut in from a short corner and her shot took a deflection past the keeper. Rovers keeper Kerry Wade pulled off a couple of good saves from Katie Gildea as the half ended. Rovers put us under pressure at the start of the second half but Kelsie Mc Menamin, Thea Rodgers and Likora Kolsut Mc Daid were rock solid at the back. Savannah Keys continued to be the main threat with Laila Devenny and Cara Mc Laughlin battling hard. We got a second on forty five minutes when Clodagh Kavanagh scored the goal her performance deserved. Emily Mc Mahon wrapped up the scoring with a good finish in the final minutes. A really good team effort with all sixteen players contributing greatly. Our next game is home to Glenree next Tuesday. Training is on at 6.30 on Thursday night. 

 

Squad: Ella Sharkey, Ayda O'Donnell, Likora Kolsut Mc Daid, Thea Rodgers, Emily Mc Mahon, Clodagh Kavanagh, Katie Gildea, Caoimhe Sweeney, Danielle Mc Namee, Kelsie Mc Menamin, Katie Gildea, Ella Clarke, Ellie Rodgers, Ella Rose Hamlyn, Katie Doherty, Caitlin Gallagher.

.U14's Girls v Raphoe Town 

Venue - Raphoe

Final Score - 4-0 Lagan Harps Fc. 

 

Our U14's Girls turned in a fine performance in Raphoe tonight.

 

We took the lead when Sinead McLaughlin fired home after Raphoe failed to clear from the edge off the box. Sinead doubled our lead when after a scramble she fired home to the corner off the net. Teaghan cut inside and shot just wide. Ciara Cullen done well racing out to clear a Raphoe breakaway just before half time.

 

Second half Amy Lateef after good work by Abie seen her shot well saved by the Raphoe keeper. Amy got our third after a good solo run and shot well past the keeper. Sinead was unlucky for her hatrick just firing over. Abi Nesbitt completed the scoring after she cut inside and fired a great shot to the top corner. Raphoe kept going and caused our defence a few nervy moments but Cara, Katie, Thea and Clodagh with Ciara in behind done well all night. 

 

Team: Ciara Cullen, Katie Rodgers, Thea Rogers, Clodagh Cavanagh, Cara McFadden, Sinead McLaughlin, Amy Lateef, Teaghan Doherty, Ciara McConnell, Abi Nesbitt, Saoirse McBride, Elle Rose Sharkey, Lilly Mae Gibson Hamlyn, Mollie McGee, Emily McMahon, Katie Doherty.

 

Well done to Coach Chelsea Dowds in her first game at the helm assisted by Gabriel in Ernie's absence.

 

Also well done to Raphoe and good luck for the season.

 

Referee was Sean O'Donnell.

10/4/24

U16 Girls
Lagan Harps 1 Bonagee Utd 4

Our girls started the season with a battling performance but found Bonagee just too strong. We put on some early pressure but didn't really threaten. Bonagee opened the scoring on twenty minutes when we failed to clear the ball and Aoife Porter scored. They went 2-0 up on twenty eight minutes when Chloe Creevy scored after Ciara Cullen had pulled off a great save. We started the second half well but Bonagee hit us with a quick break and Ellen Temple scored. We continued to press forward with Clara Gallagher going on some great runs. Bonagee settled the game o sixty seven minutes when Maria Mc Laughlin scored with a cracking shot from twenty five yards. To their credit the girls kept going and Ebony Griffin pulled one back with a good finish from a narrow angle. On the night Ciara Cullen was excellent in goal with Cara Mc Fadden and Siobhan Curran doing well in defence. Sinead Mc Loughlin battled really hard in midfield with Claragh Gallagher providing our main threat

Squad: Ciara Cullen, Ava Gibson, Cara Mc Fadden, Siobhan Curran, Saoirse Mc Bride, Sinead Mc Loughlin, Claragh Gallagher, Amy Lateef, Teaghan Doherty, Ebony Griffin, Mollie Mc Gee, Ciara Mc Connell,.Ella Sharkey.

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8/4/24
Lagan Harps 1 Illistrin 1
A draw was a fair result in a very even game. Illistrin took the lead on ten minutes with a great individual goal from Eabha Mc Kinney. We equalised on twenty five minutes after a good run and finish from Emily Mc Mahon. Taylor Doherty saved her first effort but Emily put away the rebound. Both teams more or less cancelled each other out in midfield and both defences were solid. Likora Kolsut Mc Daid and Thea Rodgers were excellent in defence for us.. Katie Gildea had two good efforts narrowly wide in the second half while Ella Clarke battled hard up front. Clodagh Kavanagh and Emily Mc Mahon battled hard in midfield while Aoife Doherty and Amelia Mc Laughlin were excellent for Illistrin. All in all a really hard fought encounter. Our next game is away to Letterkenny Rovers next Tuesday.

6/4/24

Donegal Junior League Division one
Donegal Town 4 Lagan Harps 4
Our Sunday team showed some great character to come back from 4-1 down and earn a point against high flying Donegal Town. We got off to a great start with Ross Hamlyn scoring a spectacular overhead kick. Donegal then showed their attacking quality, scoring four times in the next twenty minutes. We pulled a vital goal back just before halftime when Jordan Gallagher scored with a brilliant freekick. The second half was end to end and Donegal hit the post and crossbar at the start of the half. Michael Toner also did well to block a one on one. We scored a third after sixty minutes with a sweeping counter. We broke down the right with Codey Brogan crossing for Philip Doran to volley home. We continued to threaten with Oisin Harkin just over with a few curling efforts. We grabbed an equaliser on eighty minutes when Ross Hamlyn slipped Codey Brogan through. Although the keeper kept out his first effort he rolled the ball home for the equaliser. We survived some pressure from a speedy Donegal forward line, and did well to deal with a number of corners. A tremendous result for the lads.
Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Josh Hay, Ciaran Quinn, Taylor Cassidy, Glenn Gallagher, Jordan Gallagher, Codey Brogan, Oisin Harkin, Ross Hamlyn, Philip Doran. Sub: Eoin O'Connor.

4/4/24

U14s League
Letterkenny Rovers 3 Lagan Harps 1

Our u14 girls played their first league game of the season in Leckview Astro. They put in a good performance but lost out in the end. Letterkenny had the better of the first half and took the lead on twenty minutes when a long high shot from Savannah Keys dipped in under the bar. They increased their lead when Amy Moore held off a couple of defenders on the right before driving the ball in to the far corner. We had a good bit of possession without really threatening in the opening half. We improved in the second half with Sinead Mc Loughlin and Amy Lateef starting to get on top in midfield, Teaghan Doherty started to get more involved on the wing. We pulled a goal back when Abi Nesbitt took advantage of a short kick out and finished well. Abi had a couple of more efforts with Saoirse Mc Bride also going close. Ciara Cullen pulled off a number of good saves to keep Letterkenny at bay. The next goal was going to be the vital one, and Letterkenny got it. Aoibhinn Mc Laughlin scrambled the ball home when we couldn't clear our lines. In a well contested game, and a good team effort, Ciara Cullen did well in goals, Cara Mc Fadden did well at the back with Amy Lateef and Sinead Mc Loughlin doing really well in midfield. Clodagh Kavanagh was our star performer on the night with an excellent game at left back. Our next game is away uo Raphoe Town next Friday.

Squad: Ciara Cullen, Saoirse Mc Bride, Cara Mc Fadden, Katie Rodgers, Clodagh Kavanagh, Teaghan Doherty, Sinead Mc Loughlin, Amy Lateef, Abi Nesbitt, Lily Hamlyn, Kelsie Mc Menamin, Ciara Mc Connell, Ella Sharkey. Thea Rodgers.

U12 Girls League 2/4/24

Bonagee Utd 0 Lagan Harps 4

Our girls put in a really good second half to get their season off to a good start. The first half was very tight with no clear chances. Bonagee edged it but Likora, Thea and Ayda defended well. We got off to a great start in the second half with Emily breaking clear to finish well. We began to get on top in midfield through Emily and Clodagh, and Emily added a second minutes later to put us in control. With both teams bringing on subs the game opened out and Emily got a third to complete her hattrick. Ellie Rodgers and Ella Clarke were both denied by good last ditch tackles. Bonagee went close with a couple of efforts but Ella Sharkey kept them out. We got our fourth in the final minutes when a good pass from Clodagh found Caoimhe and she finished well. Our next game is on Monday night v Illistrin

 

Squad: Ella Sharkey, Thea Rodgers, Likora Kolsut Mc Daid, Ayda O'Donnell, Emily Mc Mahon, Katie Gildea, Caoimhe Sweeney, Danielle Mc Namee, Kelsie Mc Menamin,Ella Clarke, Ellie Rodgers, Clodagh Kavanagh.

7/9/23

Saturday League Division 3

Lagan Harps 3 Fanad Utd 0

Our Saturday league side picked up their first win of the season with a battling performance against Fanad Reserves at Letterkenny Community Centre. We took the lead on five minutes when Jack Duncan charged down keeper Brian Gallagher's clearance and the ball rebounded to the net. We went close when Vinny Mc Laughlin got on the end of a Jack Duncan cross but Brian Gallagher pulled off a great save. He then pulled off a great block from Vinny from the resultant corner. Fanad responded when Paul Nash went close after Callum Crampsie had punched out a corner. They went close again when first Dylan Mc Glone shot narrowly wide and then Dylan Mc Bride headed wide. There was a great battle in midfield with Paul Nash pushing on Fanad while Callum Lynch was having a great game for us. Ross Hamlyn then had a free just dip over the crossbar. We went 2-0 up on thirty five minutes when Shane Bonner fired home after hesitancy in the Fanad area, after a freekick. Fanad pushed hard at the start of the second half but Conur Crossan and Seamie Cullen were solid in the centre of our defence. We grabbed a crucial third when Vinny Mc Laughlin was fouled in the area and Ross Hamlyn put away the penalty. Sean Martin then headed just wide for Fanad but we held on for the points. Referee was Barry Hunter.

Squad: Callum Crampsie, Liam Kenny, Fionn Crawford, Conur Crossan, Seamie Cullen, Oisin Bonner, Ross Hamlyn, Callum Lynch, Shane Bonner, Vinny Mc Laughlin, Jack Duncan.
Subs: Reece Wasson,Damien Mc Fadden,
Ronan Lynch for Shane Bonner,Jack Campbell for Oisin Bonner, Jack Canning for Vinny Mc Laughlin, Jamie O'Leary for Liam Kenny,
Jack Mc Connell

2/9/23. Donegal Saturday League Division 3

Erne Wanderers 4 Lagan Harps 2

Our Saturday side who played their first game of the season in Eany v Erne Wanderers. . They lost 4-2 but put in a good performance. Our scorers were Dejan Omic and Ross Hamlyn. Kai Brown had a great game in goal. We took the lead halfway through the first half when Dejan burst through two defenders before finishing well. With the aid of the slope Erne puts us under severe pressure and equalised before taking they took the lead from a penalty. We equalised when Fionn Crawford sent over a great cross and Ross Hamlyn volleyed home. Erne's pressure told when they added two late goals. A good performance all the same from the team on their first outing.

Squad: Kai Brown, Liam Kenny, Fionn Crawford, Aiden Devir, Seamie Cullen, Jack Canning, Oisin Bonner, Ross Hamlyn, Ronan Lynch, Dejan Omic, Jamie O'Leary.
Subs; Jack Mc Connell, Michael Devlin, Ciaran Quinn, Damien Mc Fadden, Shane Bonner, Reece Wasson.

Donegal Sunday League Division one 

2/9/23

Lagan Harps 3 Convoy Arsenal 2

Our Sunday team will consider themselves lucky to come away with three points in a game Convoy dominated in the second half. We got off to a great start when Dylan Mc Elhinneys powerful headed clearance was finished to the net by Kenny Doran. Convoy equalised on seven minutes when James Wilson powered home a header from a corner. In our next attack Taylor Cassidy had an effort from the edge of the area well saved. Convoy took the lead when our defence failed to deal with a cross and Jamie O'Donnell finished well. We responded with Marty Brogan having a shot well saved and a Dylan Mc Elhinney overhead kick clipped the crossbar. We equalised just before the break when Emmet Tourish went on a run from the back before finding Kenny Doran who scored with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. Convoy dominated the second half with us struggling to get any attacks going. Against the run of play we took the lead on seventy minutes. A wicked cross from Eamonn Cannon was sliced in to the goal by an unfortunate defender. Convoy continued to press and were awarded a penalty in the final minutes. However Michael Toner saved Anthony Bogle's effort and we held on for the points. Referee was Marty Mc Garrigle.

Squad: Michael Toner, Eoin O'Connor, Ciaran Quinn, Dylan Mc Elhinney, Emmet Tourish, Eamonn Cannon, Taylor Cassidy, Marty Brogan, Glenn Gallagher, Kenny Doran, Philip Doran,
Subs: Damien Nelis for Eoin O'Connor, Ross Hamlyn for Marty Brogan ,Jack Mc Connell for Emmet Tourish, Darragh Rodgers for Philip Doran, Ronan Lynch for Eamonn Cannon.

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2/8/23 U12 Girls Shield final

Lagan Harps 0 Donegal Town 2

 

Our u12s turned in one of their best performance of the season when they were edged out by Donegal Town in Ballyare. We played some great football throughout and a penalty two minutes from the end finally killed us of. We went close in the first half when an Amy Lateef free hit the bottom of the post. Kelsie Mc Menamin also went close. Donegal Town opened the scoring on fifteen minutes. The second half was equally competitive with Ella Sharkey pulling off some good saves and our defence of Julianna Crockett, Thea Rodgers and Clodagh Kavanagh doing really well. Teaghan Doherty and Amy Lateef along with Emily Mc Mahon combined really well as we attacked. We competed well throughout the games and the girls should be proud of their efforts. We will keep training going over the winter as we build for next season.

 

Squad: Ella Sharkey, Julianna Crockett, Thea Rodgers, Clodagh Kavanagh, Kelsie Mc Menamin, Teaghan Doherty. Amy Lateef, Demi Doran, Ayda O'Donnell, Likora Kolsut Mc Daid, Ellie Rodgers, Paige Russell, Katie Gildea, Emily Mc Mahon.

1/9/23

U14 Girls Crystal Cup Final
Lagan Harps 7 Swilly Rovers 0

Our girls finished the season with a strong performance against Swilly in Ballyare. We took the lead on eight minutes when Amy Lateef crossed for Claragh Gallagher to score. Claragh crossed for Teaghan Doherty to score on sixteen minutes. Teaghan then crossed for Claragh to make it three. Amy Lateef made it 4-0 just before halftime. We started the second half with Jodie Rodgers, Sinead Mc Loughlin and Kelsie Mc Menamin forcing good saves from the Swilly keeper. Sinead had a great game in midfield, continually pushing the team on. We added three late goals with Lily Hamlyn, Clodagh Kavanagh and Niamh O'Donnell all getting on the scoreline. After a tough season if was a great ending. Amy Lateef was also awarded player of the match. We will continue one night a week through the winter as we build towards next season. Thanks to the girls for their efforts and for sticking with the club through the season.

Squad; Katie Rodgers, Lucy Pyne, Ava Gibson, Clara Gallagher, Jodie Rodgers, Cara Mc Fadden, Sinead Mc Loughlin, Niamh O'Donnell, Teaghan Doherty, Thea Rodgers, Amy Lateef, Kelsie Mc Menamin, Lily Hamlyn, Clodagh Kavanagh.

22/5/23 .U16's First Division League Cup Final.

Donegal Junior League Headquarters Ballyare.

Mulroy Academy v Lagan Harps Fc. 

Full Time 2-2 Lagan win 5-4 on Penalties 

 

First Half:

 

On a brilliant surface in Ballyare both teams started well with chances falling to both teams early on. A great ball in from Ronan from the left found its way to Aiden who drew a great save from the Mulroy keeper from twelve yards. Conor had a shot from distance and Damien just failed to get on the end of a great cross from Drew. We took the lead when a great inswinging corner from Ronan took and unlucky deflection off the Mulroy defender and went in off the post. Kai then made a great save from a Mulroy corner met by the Mulroy striker. Drew made a great run from deep and powered forward and from distance fired over. Just before half time we broke and the ball fell to Fintan twenty five yards out on the half volley and flew in off the post and crossbar. A great strike to put us two put at the break. 

 

Second Half:

 

Mulroy were the better side in the first fifteen minutes off the second half and Kai done well to get there just in front off the Mulroy striker. A coss from deep was well met then by Daibhid Lynch and his looping header give Kai no chance to leave a nervous last fifteen minutes. Dylan played in Riley but his shot didn't trouble the keeper. Fintan combined well with Jack but just as he was lining up the shot a great saving tackle denied Fintan his second. With seven minutes remaining Mulroy got the equaliser when hesitancy in the Lagan defence allowed the striker to run through and his shot found the net to level the score. Scott did well when introduced and combined with Caolan to take pressure off the defence and from a foul we were unlucky not to get a winner at the end.

 

A good game off football between two evenly matched teams headed to the dreaded penalty shoot out were Jack, Cormac, Drew, Ronan all scored with Captain on the night Kai saving Mulroys fifth penalty and Fintan converted to leave the cup heading to Manor.

 

Gerry Gallagher from the Letterkenny District Schoolboys League presented Kai with the cup and the celebrations began.

 

Match Referee was Diego Rainey who allowed a good game to flow.

 

We would like to wish Mulroy and management team of Fergus and Colm all the best for the Season ahead.

 

We now move to the Premier Division were we play host to Donegal Town on Saturday. Congratulations to our own players who over the past number off weeks have put in a huge shift and commitment and it's always nice to get silverware in any season.

 

Squad: Kai, Dylan, Jack, Dean, Aiden, Cormac, Ronan L, Fintan, Drew, Damien, Conor. 

Caolan McBride, Scott, Caolan McGee, Riley, Aoghan, Ronan McGee & Dylan McClintock, Billy

 

15/5/23

U12 Division 2
Lagan Harps 3 Mulroy Celtic 0

A good opening twenty minutes helped us to a win against a Mulroy side that kept going to the end. We started quickly and created a number of chances. We took one on five minutes when the ball broke to Jaden Toner at the edge of the area and he drove the ball home. We went 2-0 up on fifteen minutes when Charlie Brown seized on a mix up between the goalkeeper and a defender and finished well. Mulroy put us under a lot of pressure towards the end of the half but John Mc Clean did well in goals and Kayden Toland Mc Grath defended really well. The second half was pretty even with Mulroy creating more chances. We settled the game when Jaden Toner sent Teaghan Doherty away and she beat a defender before finishing well. A good three points in a result that was a bit hard on Mulroy. Our best players on the night were Teaghan Doherty and Kayden Toland Mc Grath.

Squad: John Mc Clean, Andrew Gibson, Kayden Toland Mc Grath, Michael Kennedy, Jaden Toner, Jake Killen, John Devlin, Kyron Gibson Teaghan Doherty, Charlie Brown, Senan Sweeney Ryan Toye, Jake Toner, Finn Doherty, Harrison Wallace, Tommy Lee, Angela Gibson, Lily Hamlyn.

 

25/4/23

Lagan Harps 3 Convoy Arsenal 0

 

A really superb team effort saw our girls take the points in a really well contested game. Convoy put us under early pressure but the defence led by Teghan Doherty kept them at bay. We gradually got in to the game and Amy Lateef had a shot pushed on to the bar by Eleanor Tait. Abbie Gallagher was a constant threat for Convoy as we battled to keep them out. Amy Lateef again forced a good save from Eleanor Tait as we threatened on the break. The first goal arrived on forty five minutes when Amy Lateef broke through to score. Convoy with Farrah Gillen and Rhea Parke pushing on pressed us back but our backline of Teaghan Doherty, Macy Doran and Julianna Crockett cleared everything. Clodagh Kavanagh and Amy Lateef were keeping us going through the middle while Emily Mc Mahon ran her heart out up front. She was unlucky when bursting through twice but was just wide. With Convoy throwing players forward Amy Lateef hit them twice again on the break to round off a superb hattrick. Adya O'Donnell also deserves a lot of credit for a gritty performance. A good win against the odds in which the players really battled for each other.

 

Squad: Ella Sharkey, Teaghan Doherty, Julianna Crockett, Mary Doran, Amy Lateef, Clodagh Kavanagh, Adya O'Donnell, Emily Mc Mahon, Ellie Rodgers, Alicia Staciak.

29/4/23

U12 Division 2

Lagan Harps 2 Gweedore Cosmos 2

(Lagan won 3-0 on penalties)

 

The two teams served up a great game of football in warm conditions. The first half was tightly fought with us taking the lead on twenty minutes. Jake Toner sent Jake Killen through from the halfway line and he finished well. Gweedore went close with a few efforts including a corner which struck the crossbar. Thd second half was tightly fought with John Mc Clean pulling off a number of saves to keep Gweedore out. We got a second with fifteen minutes left when Jake Killen scored from wide on the left. However Gweedore didn't give up and they were awarded a penalty. The effort went over thd bar but Gweedore weren't to be denied. They pulled one back minutes later and grabbed an equaliser with two minutes left. There was then a penalty shootout to decide placings in the league Cup. Kayden Toland Mc Grath, Jaden Toner all scored with John Mc Clean proving the hero saving Gweedore's three penalties. Great effort by both sides with Kayden Toland Mc Grath outstanding at tge back for us.

 

Squad: John Mc Clean, Tyler Moore, Michael Kennedy, Jaden Toner, Kayden Toland Mc Grath, Tommy Lee, Jake Killen, Jake Toner, Finn Doherty, Lily Hamlyn, Teaghan Doherty, Ryan Toye, Kyron Gibson, Senan Sweeney, Harrison Wallace, Charlie Brown, text.

25/4/23

U12 Girls League
Lagan Harps 3 Convoy Arsenal 0

A really superb team effort saw our girls take the points in a really well contested game. Convoy put us under early pressure but the defence led by Teghan Doherty kept them at bay. We gradually got in to the game and Amy Lateef had a shot pushed on to the bar by Eleanor Tait. Abbie Gallagher was a constant threat for Convoy as we battled to keep them out. Amy Lateef again forced a good save from Eleanor Tait as we threatened on the break. The first goal arrived on forty five minutes when Amy Lateef broke through to score. Convoy with Farrah Gillen and Rhea Parke pushing on pressed us back but our backline of Teaghan Doherty, Macy Doran and Julianna Crockett cleared everything. Clodagh Kavanagh and Amy Lateef were keeping us going through the middle while Emily Mc Mahon ran her heart out up front. She was unlucky when bursting through twice but was just wide. With Convoy throwing players forward Amy Lateef hit them twice again on the break to round off a superb hattrick. Adya O'Donnell also deserves a lot of credit for a gritty performance. A good win against the odds in which the players really battled for each other.

Squad: Ella Sharkey, Teaghan Doherty, Julianna Crockett, Mary Doran, Amy Lateef, Clodagh Kavanagh, Adya O'Donnell, Emily Mc Mahon, Ellie Rodgers, Alicia Staciak.

 

20/4/23

Girls u14 league.

 

Lagan Harps 2 Swilly Rovers 1

 

We eventually came out on top in a well balanced game. Swilly, with the aid of the breeze, started strong and took the lead on five minutes. A good ball from Ava Grier sent Kiri Sweeney through and she finished well. We had to defend strongly before starting to edge their way in to the game. They equalised on twenty four minutes when Clodagh Kavanagh found Claragh Gallagher and she raced clear to score. Swilly restored their lead on thirty minutes when another ball from Ava Grier put Emma Naughton in to score. Backed by the breeze began to get on top in the second half. With Cabrini Pyne anchoring the midfield Claragh Gallagher and Sinead Mc Laughlin were able to push forward. Ava Gibson and Jodie Rodgers held the defence steady. The equaliser came on forty minutes when Sinead Mc Laughlin put Claragh in for her second. It was nip and tuck to the end . We had some good runs down the wing from Teaghan Doherty and Niamh O'Donnell as we went for a winner. We snatched a winner in the last few minutes. Jodie Rodgers finished to the net after Clodagh Kavanagh did well to keep a corner alive. Two good team performances from both teams who fielded very young sides

 

Squad: Katie Rodgers, Lucy Pyne, Ava Gibson, Jodie Rodgers, Thea Rodgers, Cabrini Pyne, Claragh Gallagher, Sinead Mc Laughlin, Lily Hamlyn, Clodagh Kavanagh, Julianna Crockett, Niamh O'Donnell, Teaghan Doherty.ext.

 

15/4/23

 Whitestrand United 3 v Lagan Harps 1

 

Our senior men finished off their season with a defeat away to Whitestrand. With Lagan already crowded Champions the game was just about finishing out the season. 

The boys played some excellent football in the 1st half hour but the finishing was lacking in the final third. Whitestrand took the lead in the 34th minute when Michael Sweeney scored from close range. 

Kenny Doran then equalised in the 39th minute with a fine header.

Whitestrand then took the lead with 15 minutes to go with a header of their own. The game was finished 3 minutes later when Michael Sweeney raced clear to double the lead after a clanger of a mistake in our backline. 

Overall a brilliant season from the lads to win the league. Now we look forward to next season. 

Squad today Calum Crampsie, Emmett Tourish, Josh Hay, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Glenn Gallagher, Joe McCarron, Barney McMenamin, Phillip Doran, Kenny Doran, Ross Hamlyn. Subs Matthew Doran, Ryan Gallagher, Michael Toner, Jack Canning, Eoin O'Connor. 

 

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15/4/23

U12 Division 2

Illistrin Celtic 1 Lagan Harps C 2

Our u12C's got their league Cup off to a good start when they came out on top in a really evenly matched game. With the aid of the breeze Illistrin started on top and went close on a couple of occasions Charlie Brown shot just wide when we got forward. We took the lead when Charlie had a shot well saved but Jake Toner volleyed in the rebound. Illistrin equalised shortly after with a quick counter attack. They then went close when a shot came off the bar and we scrambled away the rebound. We were able to push further up with the wind behind us in the second half.We took the lead when Jake Killen put in a great cross and Tegahan Doherty took her time before finishing well. Illistrin forced John Mc Clean in to a couple of good saves and the Illistrin keeper pulled off a great save from Jake Killen. Jaden Toner went close with a free and Tyler Moore shot just over. Illistrin pushed hard at the end but Andrew Gibson and Michael Kennedy defended well to see us over the line. 

 

Squad: John Mc Clean, Andrew Gibson, Kyron Gibson, Michael Kennedy, Jaden Toner, Jake Killen, Jake Toner, Teaghan Doherty, Charlie Brown, Senan Doherty, Finn Doherty, Tyler Moore, Thomas Craig, Ryan Toye. add text.

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U12B's

 

Lagan Harps 5 Letterkenny Rovers 2

 

Lagan started brightly in their first league Cup game. Kieran Cunningham shot just wide after good work on the right wing from Ultan McLaughlin. Kieran Cunningham combined well with Derek Ramsey and had his shot brilliantly turned around the post by the Letterkenny Goalkeeper. 

Lagan scored the opening goal from a Kieran Cunningham free kick from the edge of the box. It was 2-0 soon after when Aaron Watson combined with Kieran Cunningham down the left hand side and Andrew Cullen was on hand to finish off the move superbly well. 

Ultan McLaughlin had a shot narrowly over the bar as Lagan continued to dominate. The third goal was somewhat fortunate as Eoghan Callaghan's cross from the right hand side evaded everyone and rolled into the net. Fintan Gaffney almost scored a superb solo goal but he was denied by the Goalkeeper. The final chance of the half came to Lagan through great work by Aaron Watson on the left wing, his cross found Eoghan Callaghan who shot wide.

Letterkenny came into the game as the half wore on but steady defending by Oisin Tinney and Senan Doherty kept the scoreline 3-0 at the break. The second half was a much tighter affair as Letterkenny dominated for long periods. Letterkenny had a few chances but Adam Duncan was in great form in the Lagan goals as he made a string of good saves and interceptions. Lagan's fourth goal was worked well up the right hand side with Michael Lynch combining well with Clodagh Kavanagh who found Eoghan Callaghan in space, his shot was saved but Shay Cullen was in the right place at the right time to slot home the rebound. Letterkenny pulled two goals back in quick succession and were dominating the game. Derek Ramsey had to be at his best in midfield to keep Letterkenny out. Lagan scored the final goal of the game through an fine individual effort from Andrew Cullen. Referee Marty McGarrigle. text.

 

9/4/23

Gweedore United 0 Lagan Harps 3

 

Our men's team won the second division after an excellent performance in Gweedore. The foundations were laid with a strong first half and a solid defensive performance throughout. We got off to a great start when Travis Crawford volleyed home from a corner. Joe Mc Carron forced a good save from the keeper before we extended our lead on twenty three-year minutes. A long ball from Glenn Gallagher was missed by a defender and Matthew Doran ran through to score. Kenny Doran had a great half, holding the ball up well. Gary Mc Fadden was the main threat for Gweedore as they tried to get back in to the game. We grabbed tge all important third just before halftime when Marty Brogan superbly headed home a Joe Mc Carron corner. Gweedore pushed hard in the second half, going close with a number of headers and Michael Toner pulled off a good save from Gary Mc Fadden. Kenny Doran shot just wide when we countered. We saw out the final minutes to cap off a brilliant season. Well done to Vinny and the lads. We travel to Whitestrand for the final game in two weeks. 

 

A big thank to all the supporters who travelled down on the day, greatly appreciated. Thanks also to bus driver James Marshall for putting up with the celebrations on the way back. 

 

Squad: Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Matthew Doran, Ross Hamlyn, Kenny Doran, Marty Brogan 

Subs: Philip Doran for Kenny Doran, Ryan Gallagher for Ross Hamlyn. Emmet Tourish for Glenn Gallagher.Jack Canning, Darragh Rodgers Bernard McMenamin.ere to add text.

26/3/23

Lagan Harps 2 Drumoghill FC 1

Our men's team achieved promotion with this win as other results went their way. The game started frenetically, as these derbies go. Drumoghill were on top at the start, with us finding it hard to get up the field. However we went closest to opening the scoring when Josh Hay headed an Emmet Tourish cross against the bar. Drumoghill took the lead when Ciaran Cunningham fired home after a scramble when Lee Smith won a header. Lagan responded minutes later when Josh Hay scored with a cracking shot from twenty yards. Liam O'Donnell almost restored Drumoghill's lead minutes later when he headed just wide from a corner. We took the lead on thirty five minutes. Marty Brogan's shot was saved by Roy Duffy but Ross Hamlyn fired home the rebound. Drumoghill went close at the start of the second half when Keelan Collier forced a save out of Michael Toner. Drumoghill then lost the influential Christopher O'Donnell to injury, disrupting their defence. We then took control and wasted a number of chances. Ross Hamlyn broke through twice after good interlinking play but shot wide on both occasions. Kenny Doran then broke through but Roy Duffy saved his shot and Matthew Doran hit the post from the rebound. Drumoghill threatened with a few late set pieces but Marty Brogan won a number of headers to clear the lines. Our defence which was excellent throughout as we restricted Drumoghill to few chances
Congratulations to Vinny and the lads on promotion. We have two hard games left away to Gweedore United and Whitestrand United, a win in either game will secure us the title.

Squad: Michael Toner, Emmet Tourish, Josh Hay, Ciaran Quinn, Taylor Cassidy, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Matthew Doran, Ross Hamlyn, Kenny Doran, Marty Brogan.
Subs: Philip Doran for Glenn Gallagher, Ryan Gallagher for Kenny Doran, Jack Canning, Callum Crampsie, Bernard Mc Menamin.Eoin O'Connor.

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 12/3/23

Brian Mc Cormick Sportsman's Cup Area Final

Lagan Harps 2 Kildrum Tigers 4

Our men's team turned in a great performance against Premier division side Kildrum Tigers before their quality and experience told in the last twenty minutes. A hattrick from James Connolly was the deciding factor. The first half was tightly fought with few chances. Ross Hamlyn twice went close for us while Michael Lynch had a shot deflected wide for Kildrum. Chris O'Donnell pulled off a great save just before the end of the half to keep out a Kenny Doran effort. The game sprung to life in the second half. We took the lead when Ross Hamlyn superbly fired home a Josh Hay cross on forty eight minutes. Three minutes later it was 2-0 when Joe Mc Carron hit home a fine shot from the edge of the area. Kildrum boiught on some fresh legs and upped the tempo. They piled on the pressure with Davitt Walsh hitting the crossbar and was just wide with another effort. They pulled one back on seventy five minutes when Davitt Walsh converted a penalty. James Connolly grabbed the equaliser on seventy eight minutes with a good finish. Connolly then decided the game with two fine finishes on eighty five and eighty eight minutes. We had a chance in the final minute when Chris O'Donnell saved at point blank range from Ross Hamlyn, to end a thrilling contest. We now have three huge matches coming up as we look to get promoted. 

 

Squad: Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Josh Hay, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Joe McCarron, Marty Brogan, Ross Hamlyn, Philip Doran, Kenny Doran, Glenn Gallagher. 

Subs; Matthew Doran for Philip Doran, Bernard McMenamin for Joe McCarron, Emmet Tourish, Callum Crampsie, Jack Canning..

12/2/23

Donegal Junior League

Lagan Harps 7 Dunkineely Celtic 2

We turned in a strong second half to overcome a stubborn Dunkineely side. We got off to a flier and were awarded a penalty after two minutes. However the normally reliable Ross Hamlyn fired his shot over the bar. We did take the lead on five minutes when Kenny Doran scrambled home after a long throw in. Minutes later Ross Hamlyn was denied by a brilliant save from Josh Collier. We went 2-0 up on twenty minute when Ciaran Quinn scored with a great freekick from twenty yards. However the game was turned on its head in the space of two minutes. On twenty five minutes Adrian Nesbitt turned a defender in the area before firing in to the far corner. Minutes later Jack Byrne took advantage of a goalkeeping error to equalise. We retook the lead on thirty four minutes when Joe Mc Carron met a Josh Hay cross with a great half volley from the edge of the area. Kenny Doran then converted a penalty after he was fouled to leave us 4-2 ahead at the break. We again came out of the traps fast in the second half and Ciaran Quinn scored on fifty five minutes after a scramble at a corner. Josh Collier had superbly saved a Ryan Mc Connell effort but the ball broke to Ciaran to score. Matthew Doran who had impressed when introduced as a sub for the injured Dean Murray made it 6-2 on fifty five minutes, after good work from Kenny Doran. Joe Mc Carron then capped off a fine performance with a good finish from the edge of the area. Another good team performance from Lagan with Josh Collier , Darragh Byrne and Adrian Nesbitt beat for Dunkineely.

Squad; Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Ryan Mc Connell, Taylor Cassidy, Dean Murray, Joe Mc Carron, Philip Doran, Kenny Doran, Ross Hamlyn. Subs: Matthew Doran for Dean Murray, Emmet Tourish for Travis Crawford, Glenn Gallagher for Taylor Cassidy, Caomhan Wheeler for Kenny Doran, Bernard McMenamin for Ross Hamlyn,Seamie Cullen, Eoin O'Connor

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5/3/23.

Donegal Junior League
Cranford Utd 1 Lagan Harps 3

We came away with a huge win over league leaders Cranford after a really hard fought game. We got off to a great start when on ten minutes,Joe Mc Carron put Kenny Doran through at the edge of the area and he finished well. Cranford responded and were awarded a penalty two minutes later, but Chris Carr put the spot kick wide. We were on top at this stage with Kenny and Philip Doran looking sharp. They did equalise on thirty five minutes when a long free wasn't dealt with and James Lee Carr poked home from close range. Cranford started the second half well but we grabbed the lead under fortunate circumstances. Micheal Toner's long clearance was headed past the Cranford keeper by a defender, trying to knock it back. Cranford pressed but we defended really well. We got the decider with ten minutes left. Matthew Doran was fouled in the area and Ross Hamlyn fired home the penalty. We defended resolutely to the end. A great all round team performance. We're now two points behind Cranford with Drumoghill, Gweedore Utd and Ballybofey still in the mix.

Squad: Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Taylor Cassidy, Ryan Mc Connell, Josh Hay, Dean Murray , Marty Brogan, Ross Hamlyn Philip Doran, Joe Mc Carron, Kenny Doran.
Subs: Matthew Doran for Dean Murray, Bernard Mc Menamin for Philip Doran, Seamie Cullen for Philip Doran. Callum Crampsie.

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29/1/23

Maiden City 2 Lagan Harps 2

Our youth team turned in a good performance in a really competitive game, in windy conditions. Playing with the breeze we took an early lead when Aiden Devir headed home a Ryan Kildea corner. Maiden City pushed hard for an equaliser but Alex Ramsey and Conur Crossan were very solid in the middle and Callum Crampsie dealt with anything coming at him. We grabbed a second when Jack Mc Connell hit a screamer from thirty yards in to the bottom corner. Matthew Doran and Conor Doherty were battling really hard for us in midfield and Ryan Gallagher and Ryan Kildea were threatening out wide. Maiden City pushed hard with the wind at their backs in the second half but we continued to battle away. They got a goal back with twelve minutes left when a shot from thirty yards took a wicked deflection over keeper Kai Brown's head. Minutes later Kai pulled off a superb save to keep us ahead. With time running out Maiden City grabbed an equaliser with a header from a corner. A great run out for the lads and a good experience for
the younger lads that came on in the second half.

Squad: Callum Crampsie, Cormac Crossan, Conur Crossan, Alex Ramsey, Jack Mc Connell, Ryan Kildea, Conor Doherty, Matthew Doran, Ryan Gallagher, Aiden Devir, Conor Healy,Damien Mc Fadden, Billy Mc Carron, Dean Ramsey, Dylan Doherty, Kai Brown, Ronan Lynch.

28/1/23

Donegal Junior League
Lagan Harps 5 Deele Harps 0

We kept our hunt for promotion going when a strong second half saw off a stubborn Deele side. We started strongly and after a good layoff from Dean Murray, Kenny Doran shot just wide. We took the lead on ten minutes when Philip Doran seized on a loose ball in the area to fire home. Kieran Quinn was just wide with a header and Joe Mc Carron was just wide with a free as we pressed. Deele responded with Aidy Gallagher just wide with a lob. We started the second half strong and scored again on fifty five minutes. Joe Mc Carron put a great through ball to Kenny Doran and he finished well. Philip Doran then forced David Arthur in to two great saves in the space of a minute. The introduction of youngsters Matthew Doran and Ryan Gallagher really pepped up the Lagan attack and we soon grabbed a third. Travis Crawford burst through from a Ryan Gallagher ball, although David Arthur saved his first shot he powered home the rebound. Two goals in the final five minutes put a gloss on the score. Ross Hamlyn crossed for Matthew Doran to fire home and Ryan Gallagher said up Josh Hay for the fifth.

Squad: Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Taylor Cassidy, Josh Hay, Joe McCarron, Dean Murray, Marty Brogan, Ross Hamlyn Kenny Doran, Philip Doran,

Subs used: Matthew Doran, Ryan Gallagher, Emmet Tourish, Callum Crampsie.

22/1/23

Sketchers Trophy U16's-
Ballyhaise v Lagan Harps Fc.
Sunday 22nd - Cavan Astro Park
Final Score 5-2.

We travelled to Cavan Astro to face Ballyhaise Celtic this morning. We weren't able to get the win we sought as Ballyhaise turned out to be the better side on the day. After a scrappy start Ballyhaise took the lead when one of their midfielders headed home a corner at the back post. We responded well and equalised from a corner ourselves. The Ballyhaise defence failed to deal with it and Aiden did well at the back post and Dylan Doherty poked home. Our joy was shortlived as Ballyhaise immediately regained the lead. We failed to close down one of their midfielders and he hit a screamer from thirty yards. We had a half chance to respond but Conor Healy was closed down before he could get his shot away. Ballyhaise extended their lead on thirty five minutes with another long range effort. We upped our game at the start of the second half with Aidan Devir winning a lot of tackles at the back and Billy Mc Carron doing well in midfield. Jack Mc Connell was also making some good overlaps down the left. We got back in to the game when Conor Healy was pulled down in the area after getting on the end of Jack's cross. Jack smashed home the penalty. The game was very scrappy with the ball in the air most of the time, but was finely balanced. Ballyhaise then got their fourth with eight minutes left when a player got free at the back post to head home. We had a couple of efforts but Ballyhaise got a fifth with the last kick of the game. The lads had given it a good shot but we were punished for some errors by a clinical Ballyhaise side. We'd like to thank Ballyhaise for the food and hospitality afterwards and wish them well in the next round.
Special thanks to Ernie for stepping in today and 2 all our parents who travelled to Cavan. Great days craic even though the result didn't go for us, thanks to James from Home James Buses for getting us there.

Squad: Kai Brown, Dylan Doherty, Jack McConnell, Dean Ramsey, Aiden Devir, Damien McFadden, Fintan Loughran, Billy McCarron, Ronan Lynch, Cormac Crossan (C) & Conor Healy.
Riley Dowds, Drew Dowds, Dylan McClintock, Caolan McBride, Scott Nesbitt.

14/1/23. Donegal Junior League

Lagan Harps 3 Curragh Athletic 1

Our mens team continued their push for promotion with a win over Curragh in difficult conditions. Playing with the aid of the strong wind we got off to a dream start. Ciaran Quinn volleyed home when a corner broke to him on three minutes. Curragh playing some neat football then began to dictate. We then lost the influential Glenn Gallagher to injury. We went close when Josh Hays cross, caught in the wind and hit the crossbar. Curragh continued to play some good football with Oisin Mc Cool and Cormac Callaghan playing well. We went 2-0 up on thirty minutes when Ross Hamlyn burst through. Chris Burns did well to block his initial shot but he headed home the rebound. We almost made it 3-0 minutes later when Kenny Doran lobbed Burns but Gary Doherty made a fantastic goalline clearance, despite crashing in to the post. Fortunately he was able to continue. Curragh would have hoped , with the aid of the breeze, to start on top in the second half. However we started really well and began to dominate possession. We increased our lead on fifty five minutes when Joe Mc Carron sent Philip Doran through and he finished well. Matthew Doran when introduced began to cause Curragh a lot of problems down the left. Dean Murray linked up really well with the attack as we continued to dominate. However Curragh went close when Conor Galvin forced Michael Toner in to a good save from distance. Our defence stood really solid not allowing Curragh to get a foothold. Philip Doran went close again when Joe Mc Carron put him through, but he shot narrowly wide. Sub Jack Duncan then hit the post as we pressed again. Curragh pulled a goal back in the final minutes when Cormac Callaghan finished well when the ball broke to him fifteen yards out. A good effort from both sides in trying conditions.

Squad: Michael Toner, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Taylor Cassidy, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Dean Murray, Kenny Doran, Marty Brogan, Ross Hamlyn.
Subs: Philip Doran for Glenn Gallagher, Matthew Doran for Marty Brogan, Ryan Mc Connell for Joe Mc Carron. Jack Duncan for Ross Hamlyn. Ryan Gallagher for Dean Murray Callum Crampsie.

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3/12/22. Donegal Junior League 

Lagan Harps 5 Lifford Celtic 2

We maintained our promotion push with a win over a gritty Lifford side. We dominated possession early on without creating any real chances. We opened the scoring on twenty five minutes when a long ball from Joe Mc Carron bounced over Darragh O'Bailaigh in the Lifford goal as he raced to the edge of the area and Matthew Doran finished it off. Lifford responded immediately when they seized on a bad clearance and Shay Lindsay finished well. We regained the lead on thirty minutes when Eoin O'Connor stole in at the back post to head home a Josh Hay cross. Eoin returned the compliment minutes later when after a good run he set up Josh to score from the edge of the box. Lifford refused to fold and with Shay White pushing them on in midfield they got a goal back before halftime. After a mix up in the Lagan backline resulted in a penalty Kevin Mc Brearty converted the kick. Josh Hay then had a good effort from the edge of the area but Darragh O'Balaigh did well to push it round the post.We started the second half well and Eoin O'Connor was just wide with an effort. Lifford responded and Michael Toner did well to push a Shay Lindsay effort out for a corner. Kenny Doran then had a good chance when the ball broke to him in the area but his effort was blocked by Darragh O'Balaigh. We got the crucial fourth goal when Ross Hamlyn scored with an overhead kick after a scramble in the area. Lifford still looked dangerous with Kevin Mc Brearty putting some dangerous passes through. However Ross Hamlyn wrapped up the win when he headed home a cross. Adam Murphy went close for Lifford with a long range effort going just wide. Young keeper Callum Crampsie came on to make his debut in the final minutes and pulled off a brave stop late on.

Squad: Michael Toner, Eoin O'Connor, Bernard McMenamin, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Joe McCarron Dean Murray, Kenny Doran, Matthew Doran,.

Subs: Ross Hamlyn for Kenny Doran, Ryan Gallagher for Matthew Doran, Travis Crawford for Joe McCarron, Jack Duncan for Dean Murray, Callum Crampsie for Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen , Emmet Tourish..

 

27/11/22

 

Donegal Junior League
Dunkineely Celtic 4 Lagan Harps 8.

We picked up three points in a high scoring encounter in Dunkineely. We were on the attack from the start with Ross Hamlyn forcing a save from Corey Byrne. The first corner was cleared but we scored from the second. Eoin O'Connor scoring after a big scramble. We scored again on five minutes when Ciaran Quinn scored at the back post, from another corner. Our third goal came from yet another corner. The corner was cleared out to Joe Mc Carron and he curled one to thd back touch with Eoin O'Connor getting a head to it.. Dunkineely pulled a goal back after twenty minutes when Adrian Nesbitt converted a penalty. We lost keeper Michael Toner to injury, trying to save the penalty, with Ross Hamlyn taking over. Damien Nelis then put us 4-1 up with a shot from the edge of the area. Dunkineely went close again when Adrian Nesbitt hit the post with a shot from the edge of the area. Josh Hay then made it 5-1 with a good finish at the back post. Joe Mc Carron then scored with another shot from distance before Mark Hutchinson pulled another one back for Dunkineely. Halftime score 6-2. The second half started in the same vein with Luke Gallagher shooting over for Dunkineely after Ross Hamlyn did well to punch clear. We went straight down the other end and Dean Murray took advantage of a defensive error to put us 7-2 ahead. Joe Mc Carron put us 8-2 ahead with a great volley. Adrian Nesbitt then struck the crossbar for Dunkineely before then converting a cross from Kyle Breslin. He then scored the final goal of the game from the penalty spot. The game also saw the debut of another of our promising young players with Ryan Gallagher getting a run out.

Squad: Michael Toner, Eoin O'Connor, Bernard McMenamin, Ciaran Quinn, Emmet Tourish, Josh Hay, Ross Hamlyn, Dean Murray ,Marty Brogan, Damien Nelis, Joe Mc Carron,
Subs: Seamie Cullen for Michael Toner, Ryan Gallagher for Eoin O'Connor, Matthew Doran for Marty Brogan, Jack Canning for Damien Nelis.

 

 

20/11/22

Donegal Junior League

Drumoghill FC 2 Lagan Harps 2

The points were shared in a well contested local derby in the Moss. Drumoghill started well but Lagan opened the scoring on ten minutes. Josh Hay scrambled home a Dean Murray corner at the back post. Drumoghill continued to press and Kieran Cunningham was just over with an effort from the edge of the area. Colm Gardiner then forced a save out of Michael Toner. The equaliser arrived on twenty five minutes when Chris O'Donnell headed home from a free. Lagan responded when Glenn Gallagher seized on a loose clearance but shot over. Drumoghill continued to boss the half but it finished level. Lagan started strongly in the second half and Philip Doran had a shot pushed against the bar by Ryan Lockhart, the ball went out to Joe Mc Carron but Chris O'Donnell headed his effort off the line. Drumoghill then took the lead when Lagan were caught in possession at the edge of the area. Lee Smith slipped in Liam O'Donnell and he finished well. Lee Smith then broke in to the box but shot across the area. Drumoghill went close again when Chris O'Donnell headed another free against the bar. Lagan equalised when they were awarded a penalty after a foul at a corner. Glenn Gallagher put it away. Ryan Lockhart then pulled off good saves from Josh Hay and Kenny Doran as Lagan finished strong. Drumoghill almost snatched it when Lee Smith charged down Michael Toner's clearance but the rebound dropped over the bar. All in all a fair result with Drumoghill the better team in the first half but Lagan shading second. Referee was Sean Ferry.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Bernard McMenamin, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Dean Murray, Kenny Doran, Philip Doran.

Subs; Ross Hamlyn for Joe Mc Carron, Matthew Doran for Philip Doran, Paul O'Brien, Eoin O'Connor, Marty Brogan, Callum Crampsie ,

 

13/11/22.

Donegal Junior League 

Deele Harps 1 Lagan Harps 2

Our men's team picked up a vital three points when a late goal from Matthew Doran finally saw off a dogged Deele side. We started off scrappily, losing possession a lot in midfield. Deele almost scored early when Aidy Gallagher just failed to get a touch to a Matthew Mc Daid cross. They did minutes later when they broke down the right and Matthew Mc Daid crossed for Sean O'Reilly to score.We began to settle and from a quick free by Glenn Gallagher, Kenny Doran shot just wide.We equalised on twenty minutes when Glenn put in Josh Hay and he finished well. Deele keeper David Arthur then pulled off a good save from Philip Doran as we pressed. We went ahead on thirty minutes when Kenny Doran seized on a loose ball thirty yards out and fired a screamer to the back of the net. We started the second half well but David Arthur continued to frustrate us with good saves from Kenny and Philip Doran, Josh Hay and Dean Murray. Paul O'Brien then go in at the back post but was unable to direct his shot home. Deele came close to equalising with ten minutes left when Conor Catterson struck the post with a free. However minutes later young Matthew Doran got on the end of a long kickout from Michael Toner. He calmly finished for his first goal for the seniors and wrapped up the points

 

Squad: Michael Toner, Eoin O'Connor, Bernard Mc Menamin. Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Dean Murray, Paul O'Brien, Kenny Doran, Philip Doran. 

Subs: Matthew Doran, Jack Canning Jack Duncan Ryan Kildea, Emmet Tourish, Seamie Cullen.xt.

 

30/10/22

Donegal Junior League
Ballybofey Utd 2 Lagan Harps 5
Our men's team turned in their best performance of the season with this vital win. Things started badly for us on six minutes when Ballybofey seized on a defensive error and the ball was squared for Damien Glackin who finished well. Ballybofey kept the pressure on and Ciaran Quinn pulled off a few good tackles. We gradually got a foothold and Joe Mc Carron was just wide with a twenty yarder on twenty minutes. We equalised on thirty four minutes when Kenny Doran was fouled in the area. Glenn Gallagher drilled home the penalty. We took the lead on forty minutes when Kenny Doran headed home a long throw from Ciaran Quinn. We really upped our game in the second half and extended our lead on fifty two minutes. Josh Hay reacted well after a scramble from a corner and volleyed home. Ballybofey pushed hard but we defended well with Taylor Cassidy outstanding. Daithi Mc Mahon and Damien Glackin were Ballybofey's main threat. We grabbed the fourth on a counter when Philip Doran beat the keeper to a long ball before finding the net. Ballybofey were awarded a penalty for a high boot in the final minute. Damien Glackin scored the penalty. Joe Mc Carron wrapped up the scoring with a classy lob in injury time. A really excellent team performance.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen Josh Hay, Taylor Cassidy, Ciaran Quinn, Ryan Kildea, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Bernard Mc Menamin, Philip Doran, Kenny Doran

Subs: Dean Murray for Ryan Kildea Eoin O'Connor for Seamie Cullen, Matthew Doran for Kenny Doran, Paul O'Brien for Josh Hay. Jack Canning.

23/10/22

Ulster Junior Shield
Cranford Utd 1 Lagan Harps 0

An early goal decided this hard fought cup tie. Cranford put us under early pressure and took the lead on ten minutes. James Mc Bride shook off a defender before hitting a low shot in to the corner from twenty yards. We struggled to get going as Cranford's direct approach caused us problems. Matthew Doran provided our main threat down the right but we couldn't make much impression on a solid Cranford defence. We went close on thirty minutes when Philip Doran headed just over from a Seamie Cullen cross. He went close again just before the break from a Joe Mc Carron cross, but Jason Hegarty saved his effort. The second half started much the same way, tight, with Cranford the more dangerous. Shane Hilley had a header over from a Josh Hay cross while at the other end Michael Toner pulled off a good save from a Dale Mc Fadden header. The game really opened up the last fifteen minutes and we began to create chances. Seamie Cullen got in at the back post but headed just over. Ronan Carlin had a shot from a narrow angle saved and Eoin O'Connor shot just wide. Cranford responded when Danny Mc Bride struck a post but Glenn Gallagher did well to block the follow up. Ciaran Quinn then forced a good save from Jason Hegarty with a free. Michael Toner pulled off another good save from Keelan Mc Groddy.
The lads put in a good effort in a tight game with Glenn Gallagher and Ciaran Quinn excellent at the back while Dean Murray and Matthew Doran also did well

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Josh Hay, Glenn Gallagher, Ciaran Quinn, Joe McCarron Ross Hamlyn, Shane Hilley, Dean Murray Matthew Doran, Philip Doran
Subs: Eoin OConnor for Matthew Doran, Bernard McMenamin for Joe Mc Carron, Ronan Carlin for Shane Hilley, Darren Connor for Philip Doran

15/10/22.

Lagan Harps 3 Bonagee Arcade 2

 

Lagan came out on top in the end in a really good match. Bonagee totally dominated the first half and took the lead with an excellent finish. They then had a chance to extend the lead from the penalty spot but Mikey Lynch saved the shot. Unfortunately Mikey hurt his hand in the process and had to go off. Calvin Mc Bride replaced him in goal.Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We equalised just before halftime when Riley Dowds got in the end of a long ball and finished well. We almost snatched the lead when Rian Feeney struck the post, but Bonagee pinned us back.We began to get more in to the game in the second half with the aid of the wind. Riley Dowds and Corey Mc Intyre came more in to the game and the defence tightened up. We equalised when Aogan Rodgers scored after a great run. Charlie Kincaid went close with a free but it was superbly headed off the line. Aogan Rodgers put us ahead when he scrambled home after a long run.Bonagee went close a couple of times before Charlie Kincaid struck the post with another free. There were to be no more goals in a really entertaining game. This was the final game of the season and the management team of Ernie Pollock and Graham Edge would like to thank the players for their efforts through the season the parents for getting them there and Gabriel Crawford for the training. We wish the boys well for next season. The end of season presentations will be on Sunday November 6th.

15/10/22

Lagan Harps 6 Whitestrand United 1

Lagan produced a clinical display to overcome a youthful Whitestrand side in Ballyare. Whitestrand had the first effort when Garret Ferry forced Michael Toner to push his shot behind for a corner. Lagan began to threaten and took the lead on five minutes. Good interplay between Marthew Doran and Seamie Cullen saw Seamie cross to the backpost where Dean Murray scored with a diving header. The game went from end to end and Lagan increased their lead on twenty minutes when Joe Mc Carron volleyed in a Glenn Gallagher Cross. Lagan made it 3-0 on forty minutes when Ross Hamlyn broke through to score. Ross then converted a penalty on forty three minutes to leave Lagan 4-0 up at the break. The second half was as open with both sides creating chances. Lagan got their fifth on fifty five minutes with Philip Doran finishing well. Joe Mc Carron with a fine strike from the edge of the box made it six on sixty minutes. Whitestrand never gave up and Garret Ferry got the goal he deserved when he forced home a corner on seventy five minutes. Both teams continued to attack but there were no further goals. A good team effort from Lagan while Whitestrand contributed with some good passing moves. Referee was Seamie Ferry.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Barney Mc Menamin, Ciaran Quinn, Travis Crawford, Dean Murray, Matthew Doran, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Philip Doran, Ross Hamlyn.
Subs: Ryan Mc Gee for Matthew Doran, Jack Duncan for Ross Hamlyn, Darren Connor for Glenn Gallagher, Jack Canning for Dean Murray, Ronan Carlin for Philip Doran.

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2/10/22

Ulster Junior Shield

Glegad Utd Reserves 2 Lagan Harps 3

Lagan progressed to the second round after a hard fought encounter. Lagan took the lead after ten minutes when Damien Nelis headed in a Josh Hay cross. Glengad equalised when Jamie Mc Devitt was sent clear and he finished well. Lagan regained the lead at the start of the second half when Josh Hay headed home a corner. The outstanding Josh Hay then had a shot pushed on to the bar as Lagan pushed. Glengad too continued to threaten but Taylor Cassidy and Emmett Tourish defended well. Josh Hay got Lagans third with a good run and finish before PJ Mc Daid pulled one back for Glengad right at the end. Lagan them survived a nervy six minutes of injury time to progress.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Josh Hay, Emmet Tourish, Taylor Cassidy, Joe McCarron, Bernard McMenamin, Philip Doran, Damien Nelis, Shane Hilley, Paul O'Brien.
Subs: Ryan Mc Gee for Philip Doran, Darren Connor for Shane Hilley, Matthew Doran for Paul O'Brien, Hamlyn for Ryan Mc Gee (injd)

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2/10/22

U14B's

Glen Rovers Celtic 4 Lagan Harps 8

We came out on top in a high scoring encounter in Letterkenny Community Centre. We took the lead early when a great run from Aogan Rodgers ended with him crossing for Anton Rodgers to score. Anton Rodgers made it 2-0 from a corner before Glen pulled one back. Riley Dowds (2), Corey Mc Intyre and Riley Doherty put us clear at halftime. The second half was more closely contested with Riley Dowds and Charlie Kincaid adding to our tally while Glen added three. We have our final game at home to Bonagee Arcade

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Riley Dowds, Corey Mc Intyre, Charlie Kincaid, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Doherty, Adam Doran, Anton Rodgers, Aogan Rodgers, Rian Feeney, Zach Nesbitt, Ben Duncan, Ethan Mc Clintock

 

 

25/9/22. Donegal Junior League

Lagan Harps 1 Cranford Utd 2

Lagans undefeated start to the season came to a halt when they went down to a strong Cranford side. Cranford started well and Chris Carr put them ahead after five minutes. Lagan came back strongly and equalised through Taylor Cassidy. Lagan started the second half well but Cranford regained the lead after a goalmouth scramble ended with a shot deflected past keeper Michael Toner. Lagan then lost Kenny Doran to injury and failed to really trouble a solid Cranford defence.

Squad:Micheal Toner, Seamy Cullen ,Bernard McMenamin,Travis Crawford,Ciaran Quinn,Glenn Gallagher,Kenny Doran,
Joe McCarron ,Phillip Doran ,Taylor Cassidy
Dean Murray Subs Paul OBrien ,Josh Hay ,Eoin OConnor ,Darren Connor ,Damien Nelis, Emmet Tourish -

Donegal Junior League 18/9/22

Curragh Athletic 0 Lagan Harps 2
Our men's came away with three points in a game of few chances. Curragh had an early opportunity when JP Malley got away but the usually deadly striker shot wide. We had an effort by Joe Mc Carron deflected over and Taylor Cassidy had a shot saved. We took the lead on thirty minutes from a free. Damien Nelis struck the wall with his effort but fired in a volley which the keeper pushed away but Kenny Doran reacted to fire home. Adam Sweeney had a shot just wide for Curragh as the half ended. Philip Doran had an opportunity at the start of the second half but couldn't get enough power on his shot. Adam Sweeney again went close for Curragh before Kenny Doran forced a good save from the Curragh keeper. We sealed the points on seventy five minutes. Taylor Cassidy won an excellent tackle before Joe Mc Carron found Dean Murray, who finished expertly. It was a good solid team effort as we get the league up and running. Next week we have a tough home fixture v Cranford Utd, who also won today.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ciaran Quinn, Travis Crawford, Taylor Cassidy, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Kenny Doran, Philip Doran, Damien Nelis.
Subs: Dean Murray for Philip Doran, Emmet Tourish for Taylor Cassidy, Josh Hay for Bernard Mc Menamin, Ryan Mc Gee for Kenny Doran, Conur Crossan,

18/9/22

u12B Report

 

Lagan Harps 2 Letterkenny Rovers 4, after extra time.

 

Heartbreak for the 12s Division one side this morning in Manor with the boys narrowly missing out on a shield final place losing out to a strong Letterkenny Rovers outfit at Orchard Park. Lagan were slow to start and found themselves behind early with Eamon Sampson stealing in and finishing past Daire Hamilton in the goals. Lagan struggled initially with the intensity and physicality of Letterkenny , spaces and time on the ball were at a premium, but with Liam Barron and Daimhin Harkin crossing from the wide positions, chances were coming for Oisin Kavanagh and Noah Gibson in the forward roles. From one such delivery Gibson found himself in space and his first time right foot shot beat the Letterkenny goalkeeper to level. Stayed this way till the second half , Letterkenny applied the pressure but Luke Doherty , Shay Tourish and Kayal Cafferkey battled well and cleared their lines on a few occasions. Lagan went ahead with about 15 minutes to go, Daimhin Harkin getting to the byline and crossing for Liam Barron to bring down , compose himself then finish into the bottom corner. Letterkenny stepped it up , and drew level with a fantastic strike by Asme Eyres taking the tie to extra time. Both sides were tired during this extra period and just as penalties looked likely , a high speculative effort from Matthew McConnell looped into the goals to nudge Letterkenny ahead. Shay Tourish pushed into midfield beside the busy Donacha Gallagher as the boys searched desperately for an equaliser, and after advancing past two Letterkenny defenders , he crashed a shot against the bar with the keeper beaten. Small margins. Rovers broke forward with one last attack and finally sealed the victory through Odedokun. Good luck to them in the final.

18/9/22.

U14B Report . 1st division cup

Lagan Harps 1 Letterkenny Crusaders 8

 

With a couple of injuries and a few late cry offs we were left really stretched today. Thanks to the u/12 players who came in to make up the team and gave a good account of themselves. We held on well for hhe first twenty five minutes before Letterkenny broke through for their first. They added two more before Zach Nesbitt pulled one back before halftime. Letterkenny just overpowered us as we ran out of steam in the second half. Despite the result the boys battled hard and we had some good performances. Scott Nesbitt really battled hard at the back with Aogan Rodgers and Ben Duncan alfo doing well. Riley Dowds also gave everything in midfield.

 

Squad: Calvin Mc Bride, Mikey Lynch, Riley Doherty, Ben Duncan, Zach Nesbitt, Aogan Rodgers, Daniel Mc Carron, Riley Dowds, Corey Mc Intyre, Adam Doran Zach Nesbitt, Rian Feeney, Mark Geraghty.

Donegal Junior League 18/9/22.
Curragh Athletic 0 Lagan Harps 2
Our men's came away with three points in a game of few chances. Curragh had an early opportunity when JP Malley got away but the usually deadly striker shot wide. We had an effort by Joe Mc Carron deflected over and Taylor Cassidy had a shot saved. We took the lead on thirty minutes from a free. Damien Nelis struck the wall with his effort but fired in a volley which the keeper pushed away but Kenny Doran reacted to fire home. Adam Sweeney had a shot just wide for Curragh as the half ended. Philip Doran had an opportunity at the start of the second half but couldn't get enough power on his shot. Adam Sweeney again went close for Curragh before Kenny Doran forced a good save from the Curragh keeper. We sealed the points on seventy five minutes. Taylor Cassidy won an excellent tackle before Joe Mc Carron found Dean Murray, who finished expertly. It was a good solid team effort as we get the league up and running. Next week we have a tough home fixture v Cranford Utd, who also won today.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ciaran Quinn, Travis Crawford, Taylor Cassidy, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Kenny Doran, Philip Doran, Damien Nelis.
Subs: Dean Murray for Philip Doran, Emmet Tourish for Taylor Cassidy, Josh Hay for Bernard Mc Menamin, Ryan Mc Gee for Kenny Doran, Conur Crossan,

11/9/22

U12B Report

Lagan Harps 6 Dunfanaghy 3
Final group game in the under 12 Division 1 Cup for Jason and Michael's squad and with both teams sporting a 100 per cent record a good game was in store. Lagan were quick out of the blocks, Liam Barron converting a long ball forward from Donnacha Gallagher to open the scoring. The second followed quickly, Oisin Kavnagh getting down the line and picking out Daimhin Harkin with a precise delivery, Harkins confident first time effort crashing high into the net for 2. A short corner routine presented Noah Gibson with a shooting opportunity and he didn't need asking twice as he bent a left foot strike into the goals to make it three. The final goal of the half was again scored by Daimhin Harkin as he raced down the line and fired a high effort to the back post and directly found the top corner of the goals. Second half again started at 100 mph, Dunfanaghy scrambled their first past an unlucky Jaden Toner as he had kept the first two efforts out superbly , then from a Harkin cross Barron made it five one. Dunfanaghy rallied, a superb free kick was dispatched to the top corner past Toner for 5 2, chances were coming thick and fast but Shay Tourish, Luke Doherty and Kayal Cafferkey were excelling in defence. Clara Gallagher added a bit of power to the midfield after being introduced, she linked up with Gibson who's effort was spilled by the highly impressive Dunfanaghy keeper Scott, and Oisin Kavnagh followed up to put the result in no doubt. There was time for Dunfanaghy to muster up one more effort to bring it back to 6 3 and that's how it finished. A great game.

5/9/22.

Lagan Harps overcame Gweedore Utd in the U16 Dessie Kelly Shield in the Letterkrnny Community Centre

Lagan went three up with goals from Ashling Mugan, Holly McCarron and Amy Moore.

Maria Gallagher pulled one back for Gweedore Utd.

A big penalty save by Amy Doherty from Lagan prevented Gweedore from making it 3-2 going into the last 10mins.

Ashling Mugan netted in the last few minutes to make it 4-1 to Lagan.

Player of the Match was awarded to Ashling Mugan Lagan Harps

League Chairperson Dessie Kelly presented the Shield to Lagan’s Captain Mia Devenney.

Many thanks to match officials Marty McGarrigle, Sean O Donnell and Liam McLaughlin

11/8/22.

 

Brian Mc Cormick Cup

Lagan Harps 2 Convoy Arsenal 1

Lagan reached the area final after this win over Convoy. Lagan started well with Dean Murray causing Convoy early problems. He shot just wide after ten minutes. Lagan took the lead on twenty minutes when Philip Doran was taken down by the keeper and Ross Hamlyn converted the penalty. Ryan Carlin had Convoys best effort of the half when he put a free just over the bar. Lagan had most of the play but didn't create a lot. Joe Mc Carron went close with a volley for Lagan at the start of the second half and Philip Doran had a shot well blocked down. Travis Crawford then had a header cleared off the line. The introduction of Anthony Bogle pepped up Convoy and he shot narrowly wide from distance. Lagan got their second when Philip Doran charged down the keepers clearance and knocked home the rebound. Ryan Mc Gee went close for Lagan before Convoy pulled a goal back. Lagan were caught with too many players up the field and Convoy countered. Ryan Carlin put a great ball across and Eunan Kelly finished well. That was to be the last real action of the game. Referee was Con Mc Laughlin.

Squad: Michael Toner, Seamie Cullen, Bernard Mc Menamin, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Dean Murray, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron , Taylor Cassidy, Ross Hamlyn, Philip Doran.
Subs: Josh Hay for Ross Hamlyn, Paul O'Brien for Dean Murray, Ryan Mc Gee for Taylor Cassidy, Jamie Davenport for Bernard Mc Menamin, Darragh Rodgers for Joe Mc Carron . Damien Nelis Ronan Carlin.

11/8/22

u14bs report

Div one/two Shield 

Illistrin Celtic 2 Lagan Harps 0

 

We turned in one of our best performances of the season against the first division side and were unlucky not to get something out of the game. We had an early chance but Evan Rodgers shot was well saved. Illistrin then took the lead on fifteen minutes when we were caught out at the back. Evan then had two chances saved by the Illistrin keeper. Illistrin got a second on thirty minutes when they seized on a clearance. We played some really good football in the second half with Dylan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre and Drew Dowds putting some good moves together. Scott Nesbitt and Stirling Moore kept the defence tight. Aogan Rodgers had a couple of good runs down the right and Ethan Mc Clintock down the left, but we weren't able to take advantage. Dylan Mc Clintock forced the Illistrin keeper in to a good save late on as we pressed. No points today but a really good team performance. 

 

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Dowds, Daniel Mc Carron, Riley Dowds, Anton Rodgers,Aogan Rodgers, Rian Feeney, Zach Nesbitt, Ethan Mc Clintock.

6/9/22

U12A's

Milford Utd 0 Lagan Harps 4

The team headed to Milford with a full squad, knowing that a draw was enough to see us into the Final. We started on the front foot and opened the scoring when Zach slotted home to make it one nil. We kept the pressure on and kept Milford penned in their own half. After a few wasteful corners from us we scored a second when Senan’s cross cum shot looped over the keeper and into the top corner of the goal. Our third came mid way through the second half when Senan ran onto a great through ball and he finished past the onrushing Milford keeper. We limited Milford to a few opportunities and we then grabbed a fourth after a delightful cross from Ethan which Kayden finished with a super header. Good team performance from all involved. Team
Tiernan McBride, Kayden McBride, Ethan McClintock, Lukas Doherty, Ben Duncan, Zach Nesbitt, Connor McLaughlin, Senan Kavanagh, Aoghan Rodgers, Amy Moore, Keegan Devine,Mark Geraghty, Keelan Bonner, Adam Duncan, Derek Ramsey, Cillian O’Donnell.

We will learn details of the final in the next few days.

4/9/22

Lagan Harps overcame Raphoe Town in the Senior Shield in Leckview Park

Scorers were Nadine Crawford, Holly Canning, Rebecca McGinley and Claire Orr

Player of the Match wa Chantel Kelly for Raphoe Town

League Chairperson presented the Shield to Lagan’s Captain Claire Orr

Many thanks to the officials Marty McGarrigle, Liam McLaughlin and Sean O Donnell

4/9/22

U14 second division cup final

Lennon Celtic 3 Lagan Harps 0

We came up short in the final against a good Lennon side. With the aid of the breeze Lennon did most of the attacking in the first half, but we defended well. Riley Doherty had our best effort in the half. Lennon took the lead on twenty minutes when Charlie Gallagher lost his marker and volleyed home. We came more in to it in the second half with Aogan Rodgers going on some good runs down the right. Lennon did threaten on the break and Calvin Mc Bride pulled off two really good saves. We had a chance to equalise when Anton Rodgers burst clear but Lennon keeper Oisin Ferry saved well at his feet. Lennon increased their lead when Oisin Ferry finished well after we failed to clear. We almost pulled one back when Zach Nesbitt connected well with an Aogan Rodgers cross but it was blocked on the line. Lennon wrapped it up in the final minutes when Cian Crawford headed home a corner. Our lads battled hard but Lennon were the better side on the day. Apart from Aogan Rodgers, Keelan Mc Gee had a solid game with Scott Nesbitt doing really well at the back. Riley Dowds also did well and looked our most creative player.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee , Charlie Kincaid, Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Dowds, Daniel Mc Carron, Riley Doherty,Adam Doran Ethan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre, Anton Rodgers, Zach Nesbitt Rian Feeney, Aogan Rodgers.

 

1/9/22.

U12 A Report.
Glenea Utd 1 Lagan Harps 4

We were off with a good start when Connor headed home from a corner delivered by Senan.We then eased off and gave a loose pass to Glenea which they capitalised on making it 1-1.The game remained tight and we came off at half time 1-1.We toughened up second half and made the breakthrough when Zach received the ball at the edge of the box swivelled and slotted into the bottom corner past the diving keeper.The third came when Lukas lashed the ball from the toughest of angles hitting both points and crossbar and finishing in the back of the net everyone on the sideline was clapping at the finish including the referee.Lukas added his second to take the game beyond Glenea with 10 minutes remaining.A super second half performance from all involved.
Squad: Tiernan Mc Bride, Aogan Rodgers, Ben Duncan,Ethan Mc Clintock, Derek Ramsey Keelan Bonner,Senan Kavanagh, Lukas Doherty,
Zach Nesbitt, Kayden Mc Bride, Connor Connor Mc Laughlin, Keegan Devine,Adam Duncan.
Next up is Milford away on Tuesday night.All supporters welcome

31/8/22. Brian Mc Cormick Sportsman's Cup. 

Lagan Harps 2 Drumoghill FC 0

Lagan came out on top in the local derby in a really scrappy encounter, with little football played. After a nervy start Lagan took the lead on fifteen minutes when Ryan Mc Connell headed home a Joe Mc Carron corner. Drumoghill responded with efforts just over from Colm Gordon and James Gillen. Lagan keeper Michael Toner then did well to beat away a long ball that took a bad bounce in front of him. Drumoghill's Roy Duffy then pulled off two good saves from Joe Mc Carron, one from a free and the other a shot from a narrow angle. The second half continued in the same vein with Conor Doohan shooting just over for Drumoghill. He then forced Michael Toner in to a good save with a shot from a narrow angle. Damien Nelis replied for Lagan but Roy Duffy beat away his volley from close in. Lagan's Josh Hay then headed over when well placed. Lagan grabbed the second on seventy minutes from another corner. Ciaran Quinn forced the ball home at the back post. Drumoghill pressed hard at the end with Lee Smith and Karol Mc Ginley going close. Lagan stayed solid at the back and restricted their chances. For Lagan it was a team effort while Roy Duffy, Colm Gordon and Dylan Mc Elhinney stood out. Referee Barry Hunter.

Squad: Michael Toner, Ryan Mc Connell, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Philip Doran, Glenn Gallagher, Joe Mc Carron, Kenny Doran, Damien Nelis, Josh Hay, Ross Hamlyn.

Subs: Taylor Cassidy for Ross Hamlyn, Seamie Cullen for Damien Nelis Ronan Carlin for Philip Doran, Paul O'Brien for Kenny Doran, Dean Murray, Bernard Mc Menamin.

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30/8/22

U14bs. 2nd Division cup

Lagan Harps 8 Letterkenny Utd 0

 

Our u14Bs reached the cup final with a convincing win in the end. We face the winners of Lennon Utd and Illistrin Crltic in the final on Sunday at 4pm. We got off to a dream start when Anyon Rodgers was taken down for a penalty straight from the kickoff. Dylan Mc Clintock put away the spot kick. We extended the lead on ten minutes when Scott Nesbitt headed home a Corey Mc Intyre corner. He added a third minutes later when he scored after a scramble at another corner. We were playing some good football with Aogan Rodgers and Riley Dowds doing really well down the wings. Riley Dowds then headed a cross against the crossbar with Rian Feeney heading the rebound just wide. Letterkenny however defended really well and there were no more goals before halftime. We started the second half strongly again but Letterkenny defended doggedly. Riley Dowds again struck the crossbar before scoring with a good long range effort. Letterkenny picked up a few injuries and began to struggle in the heat. Adam Doran added a fifth before Anton Rodgers scored after s good run. Stirling Moore scored a penalty before Anton Rodgers added the final goal to leave a scoreline which didn't reflect the effort Letterkenny put in. We now await the winners of Thursday nights game.

 

Squad: Calvin Mc Bride, Mikey Lynch, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Doherty, Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Dowds, Corey Mc Intyre, Anton Rodgers, Adam Doran, Rian Feeney, Charlie Kincaid, Ethan Mc Clintock, Aogan Rodgers,

28/8/22

Brian Mc Cormick Sportsman's Cup.

 

Raphoe Town 1 Lagan Harps 2

 

Our men's team got the season off to a great start with an away win over Raphoe. Raphoe took the lead in the first half before Kenny Doran slid home an equaliser. The second half was hard fought before Philip Doran scored a late winner. Ryan Mc Gee stepped up from the u16s to make his debut for the seniors when he came on in the second half. Our next game is home to Drumoghill FC at 6.45 on Wednesday night. Drumoghill also won yheir first group game with a 2-1 win over Convoy Arsenal. 

 

Squad: Michael Toner Conur Crossan, Seamie Cullen Glenn Gallagher, Ryan Mc Connell, Paul O'Brien, Joe Mc Carron, Ross Hamlyn, Philip Doran, Kenny Doran, Damien Nelis

 

Subs: Bernard Mc Menamin, Ronan Carlin, Jamie Davenport, Ryan Mc Gee, Darren Connor , Dean Murray.

28/8/22

U14Bs cup

Glenree United 3 Lagan Harps 4

 

We came away with a very fortunate victory over an understrength Glenree side. Due to a couple of late pullouts Glenree started with nine players. We started with most of the possession but Glenree broke well and took the lead. We responded with Rian Feeney finishing off a good move. We then took the lead when Stirling Moore put Anton Rodgers in to score. Glenree then went down to eight when a player went off unwell. However Glenree responded when they scored with a free from over thirty five yards. Halftime 2-2. 

 We again had a lot of possession in the second half, but continually gave it away. However we regained the lead when Dylan Mc Clintock scored from the edge of the area. Glenree then had another player arrive and again equalised when we were sloppy defending. We continued to give the ball away by overplaying it. Our main threat was coming down the left where u12 players Ethan Mc Clintock and Zach Nesbitt were linking up well. Glenree were then very unlucky not to take the lead when they struck the crossbar with a free five minutes from the end. We then got the winner in the last minute when Zach Nesbitt was fouled and Dylan Mc Clintock scored the penalty. In a match where we struggled to make our numerical advantage count all the plaudits must go to a well organised and determined Glenree side. Stirling Moore was the pick of our defence while Aogan Rodgers had a good first half, with Ethan Mc Clintock and Zach Nesbitt our best attacking options.

 

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt Keelan Mc Gee, Charlie Kincaid, Anton Rodgers, Adam Doran Ethan Mc Clintock, Rian Feeney, Zach Nesbitt, Aogan Rodgers, Ben Duncan, Dylan Mc Clintock.

Lagan U14 girls went and win the Terry Leyden Cup this evening in Leckview. It was a tough, tough run to lifting this Cup for the girls. They had to overcome League Champions, Drumbar in the semi final was week, in a excellent game, eventually winning on penalties. This evenings opponents also had a great league campaign having beat Lagan 10-2 earlier in the season. This result shows how far the squad has come this season. Ashling Mugan put Lagan one up after 6mins. With young Cabrini Pyne pulling off some greats saves. Lagan's defence stood firm against Keadue's inform forward Emma Wallace, Scarlet Keys organising the defence of Tori Clarke, Ellie McNeill and Clara Peoples. Eva Gibson contributed some great crosses into the box in the first half with Amy Moore twice coming close. Claragh Gallagher outpaced the fullback to run in on goal but Player of Match Nicole Gillespie came across for a good block. The diamond in the mid of Ashling Mugan, Holly McCarron and Sorcha Keys worked extremely hard throughout the game. Lucy Pyne and Savannagh Keys also had two good chances at end of the second half to extend the lead. Captain Scarlet Keys was presented the Cup by Terry Leyden.

17/8/22

U16 Girls

Lagan Harps 3 Drumbar Utd 2

Our girls came out on top after a really well contested game with Drumbar. The game got off to an explosive start with three goals in the first ten minutes. We took the lead after three minutes when Rosie O'Donnell seized on a loose ball at the edge of the area and finished well. Drumbar responded immediately with Sarah Mc Guinness scoring from the edge of the area. Sarah Conaghan then restored our lead direct from a corner. The game then settled down in to a midfield battle before Sarah Mc Guinness equalised after twenty four minutes. Rosie O'Donnell had one good break but Drumbar keeper Lauren Mc Ardle saved well. The second half was really competitive with both defences getting on top. We regained the lead when Rosie O'Donnell scored after a scramble when Drumbar failed to clear a corner .We had a couple of long range efforts from Ashling Mugan and Holly Mc Carron while Sarah Conaghan cleared a corner off the line. Amy Doherty was injured in the scramble and Sarah had to take over in goal. She did well to clear a few long balls over the top while the defence kept the Drumbar forwards at bay with Scarlett Keys and Sine Harris Ryan getting in a couple of vital blocks late on.Sorcha Keys also won a lot of tackles in midfield. A really great team effort from our girls in a really competitive match.

 

Squad:Amy Doherty, Mia Devenney, Sine Harris Ryan, Scarlet Keys, Enya McBride, Sorcha Keys, Holly McCarron, Ashling Mugan, Clara Peoples, Sarah Conaghan, Rosie O Donnell, Amy Moore, Clara Gallagher

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15/8/22

Donegal Womens League
Lagan Harps 5 Raphoe Town 1

Our women's team completed the league with a win over Raphoe in a well contested game. We led 3-0 at halftime with Zoe Green, Rebecca Mc Ginley and Rosie O Donnell scoring. Zoe and Claire Orr added goals in the second half with Cara Eaton replying for Raphoe. The girls put in a good all round team performance. Tianna Hannigan pulled off some good saves for Raphod either Chantel Kelly also doing well.

Squad: Georgia Rudden,Nadine Crawford, Zoe Green Claire Orr,Saoirse Bonner, Mia Devenney Rosie O Donnell, Holly Canning ,Rebecca Mc Ginley, Catherine Grier, Michelle Mc Devitt, Chantel Peoples.

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U14B's

Lagan Harps 2 Lennon Celtic 4

We lost out in a really competitive contest. The first half was evenly balanced and we took the lead on twenty minutes. Anton Rodgers shot was saved by the keeper but Rian Feeney put away the rebound. Lennon equalised a minute later when their centre forward scored from the edge of the area. We regained the lead when Riley Dowds shot was spilled by the keeper and Anton Rodgers put away the rebound. Lennon again equalised minutes later when we failed to close down one of their midfielders and he hit a high shot to the roof of the net. They took the lead right on halftime when they seized on some hesitancy in our defence and their centre forward scored. We started the second half well wih Riley Doherty just too high with a good effort. It was a well balanced half and we were unlucky not to equalise on sixty minutes. Charlie Kincaid hit the post with a free. Anton Rodgers then burst through but couldn't get a shot away. Lennon settled the game with a goal on the break in the final minutes. A well balanced game in which we probably deserved a draw.

 

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Dowds, Daniel Mc Carron, Dylan Mc Clintock,Corey Mc Intyre, Charlie Kincaid, Aogan Rodgers, Anton Rodgers, Rian Feeney, Ethan Mc Clintock,

10/7/22

U14B's

Glenree United 2 Lagan Harps 2

 

We put in our best performance of the season when we battled hard to come away with a point in Carrigart. We took the lead early on when Anton Rodgers did well to score from a narrow angle. Glenree responded and equalised after twenty minutes. They were then awarded a penalty but it was put wide. They did take the lead, after a scramble,right on the halftime whistle. Despite being under a lot of pressure we defended really well. We got the equaliser halfway through the half when Adam Doran was taken down at the edge of the area. Corey Mc Intyre fired the free high in to the top corner. We really had to dig deep as Glenree came at us in waves in the final minutes. A win would have given them the league title. Calvin Mc Bride pulled off two superb saves in the closing minutes to keep us in the game. A great all round team performance with everyone putting in a great shift. Glenree are a really strong outfit and should wrap up the title in the next match.

 

3/8/22

Illistrin v Lagan U16's

A good tight game ended in a cracking 3-3 draw tonight in Illistrin with the darkness falling in.

Illistrin started the brighter and deservedly took the lead when we didn't clear a long ball in and Cormac Harren nipped in to fire past Callum. Illistrin had further chances and Callum produced two great saves to keep us in the game. We got level when Eamonn fed Damien out wide and his ball through found Eoin who was brought down and Matthew converted the penalty. Both sides had further chances but didn't hit the target. Half Time 1-1.

Illistrin again took the lead when again we failed to clear and the ball was played back in and Philip McGee shot high to the net from twenty yards. Eoghan Scott hit a great free kick but Callum produced another great save. Eoin beat 2 men but fired straight at the keeper from twenty yards. Ryan McGee drew us level again when he beat two men rounded the keeper and fired home. Ryan then had another chance but fired wide. With ten minutes remaining Fionns free from the left was met by Matthew and give the keeper no chance. With four minutes remaining after clearing the initial attack the ball fell to Charlie Robinson twenty five yards out and his shot flew to the top corner. Straight from the kick off Alex's long ball was flicked on by Conor and Aiden drew a great save from the Illistrin keeper.

A draw was a fair result in a exciting game of football.

Gerard Devine was the Referee who let a good game flow.

31/7/22

U14B 's
Illistrin 4 Lagan Harps 1

With several regulars missing we battled hard before late goals saw Illistrin run out winners. We started badly with Illistrin scoring twice in the first fifteen minutes. Riley Dowds brought us back in to it with a great strike from thirty yards. We then had a chance when Riley sent a great cross across the face of the goal but we failed to get a finishing touch. Calvin Mc Bride pulled off a great save pushing a shot away off the post. The second half was evenly balanced before Illistrin scored direct from a corner. They then scored a penalty. We went close with a great effort from Riley Dowds. Charlie Kincaid went on a great run but we again failed to take advantage of a good cross. A battling performance with Keelan Mc Gee and Riley Dowds our best on the day.

Squad: Calvin Mc Bride, Mikey Lynch, Stirling Moore, Charlie Kincaid, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Dowds, Daniel Mc Carron, Adam Doran, Tiernan McBride, Rian Feeney,

9/7/22

U12A's
Lagan Harps 2 Illistrin 1

Our u12A's had to battle hard to overcome a good Illistrin side. We took the lead when Conor Mc Laughlin side footed home a long through ball from midfield. Illistrin responded with an equaliser just before halftime. We pressed strongly but the Illistrin keeper pulled off a number of great saves from Lukas Doherty. We finally got the winner when Aogan Rodgers scored from the edge of the area. We pressed for the third but Illistrin were dangerous on the counter. Despite some good moves neither team could get another goal. A good team performance from our lads.

Squad: Aogan Rodgers, Tiernan Mc Bride Kayden Mc Bride Mark Geraghty Conor Mc Laughlin Cillian O Donnell Derek Ramsey Caden Mc Grath Ben Duncan Keegan Devine Lukas Doherty Adam Duncan Ethan Mc Clintock.

8/7/22

U12B's
Lagan Harps 2 Ballyraine Celtic 2

A draw was a fair result in an entertaining contest. Lagan took the lead in the first half when Daimhin Harkin scored from an Oisin Kavanagh cross. Ballyraine equalised when Senan Doherty raced clear of the Lagan backline before finishing well. In the final minute of the half Oisin Kavanagh had a good run but keeper Tiernan Jennings bravely blocked his close range effort. Ballyraine went close early in the second half when Daniel Mc Glynn's shot was cleared off the line by Shea Tourish. Ballyraine then took the lead when a long range effort from Paddy Hazlett bounced high in to the net. Oisin Kavanagh went close again for Lagan but his shot went just wide. Lagan equalised when after a good team move Noah Gibson's shot found the back of the net. Cayal Cafferkey then shot just wide before hitting the crossbar as Lagan finished strongly. Ballyraine were always a threat with their pace up front with Senan Doherty shooting just over. Luke Doherty defended well for Lagan as did Sar Keeney for Ballyraine and there were no further scores.

6/7/22

U14B's
Lagan Harps 8 Ballyraine 4

Our u14Bs came out on top in a high scoring game. We started strongly and Dylan Mc Clintock scored with a good effort from the edge of the area. Rian Feeney came on and restored our lead with a calm finish. Daniel Mc Carron and Riley Dowds increased our lead before halftime. Rian Feeney extended our lead early in the second half but Ballyraine pulled back another goal. Mikey Lynch extended our lead but Ballyraine didn't lie down and scored again. Aogan and Anton Rodgers then scored but Ballyraine pulled one back again. This was the final goal in an entertaining encounter.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore Scott Nesbitt Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Doherty, Adam Doran, Anton Rodgers, Dylan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre, Ethan Mc Clintock, Aogan Rodgers, Charlie Kincaid, Daniel Mc Carron, Riley Dowds, Rian Feeney.

5/6/22

A brilliant couple of days at the club with the annual Lakeside Cup up for grabs. Yesterday, Cappry Rovers took the honours in the 2012 competition whilst Glen Rovers got their hands on the shield. Today, Lagan Harps were victorious whilst Aileach won the shield competition. The club would like to that all the players who took part, the parents who got them there, the volunteers who referees today and yesterday, Bernard who took control of everything yesterday and finally the coaches who I was in contact will for making the event such a success. The weather was fantastic and there was smiles all round from the kids. I hope the competition helped everyone with the preparation for the Foyle Cup and we look forward in welcoming you all back next year.

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U14B's
Ballyraine Celtic 2 Lagan Harps 5

We got back to winning ways with a good performance in Ballyraine. We took the lead on ten minutes when Adam Doran followed up a rebound to finish well. Anton Rodgers, on his birthday, then put us 2-0 ahead with a good finish. Just before halftime Dylan Mc Clintock scored a great effort from 25 yards. Corey Mc Intyre scored at the start of the second half with a long range free. Ballyraine pulled one back with a powerful strike from distance. We put together a few good passing moves before Charlie Kincaid scored a cracker from 30 yards. Ballyraine pulled another back just at the end. Calvin Mc Bride pulled off a great save to push the ball against the bar but there was a free player who followed up up score. A decent performance in which everyone got a good run out. Keelan Mc Gee, Dylan Mc Clintock and Riley Dowds stood out for us on the night.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Stirling Moore,Charlie Kincaid,Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Dowds, Aogan Rodgers, Anton Rodgers Adam Doran Ethan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre, Keelan Mc Gee,Riley Doherty,Rian Feeney, Calvin Mc Bride.

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23/5/22.

U14B's
Lennon Celtic 1 Lagan Harps 0

We suffered a narrow defeat after a well contested game in Kilmacrennan. Lennon started the stronger and took the lead after a scramble on fifteen minutes. We went close when Daniel Mc Carron headed just over from a corner. Lennon shaded the half and went close on a couple of occasions. We improved a lot in the second half and Charlie Kincaid went close with a few long range efforts. Both teams defended well as he game wore on and despite a few near misses at both ends there was no further score. To be fair to the lads they put in a great effort, against a good side, but couldn't get the equaliser. Aogan Rodgers and Keelan Mc Gee did well defensively as did Charlie Kincaid and Dylan Mc Clintock in midfield. Daniel Mc Carron had a very good second half.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Doherty, Adam Doran, Daniel Mc Carron,Riley Dowds, Aogan Rodgers, Anton Rodgers, Charlie Kincaid, Dylan Mc Clintock, Ethan Mc Clintock.

14/5/22

 

U14bs
Lagan Harps 1 Glenree United 5

After a really good first half performance we fell away badly in the second half and were well beaten by a strong Glenree side. We started well and took the lead with great lob by Riley Dowds. We created a fee other chances but didn't take them. We then lost keeper Mikey Lynch when he got injured in bravely blocking an onrushing forward. We fell asleep defensively shortly afterwards and Glenree grabbed an equaliser. The remainder of the half was evenly balanced. Glenree's two big lads on the middle of the field began to take control at the start if the second half. They went 2-1 up when we failed to close down the attacker quickly enough and he shot high in to the net. We failed to create much for the remainder of the game and Glenree added another three despite Calvin Mc Bride pulling off a number of good saves. In hot conditions we seemed to run out of steam as the game wore on. Stirling Moore turned in his usual battling performance and Dylan Mc Clintock tried hard in the middle.

Squad: Mikey Lynch Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Charlie Kincaid, Scott Nesbitt Keelan Mc Gee, Dylan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre, Anton Rodgers, Riley Doherty, Adam Doran, Daniel Mc Carron, Riley Dowds ,Ethan Mc Clintock, Aogan Rodgers, Rian Feeney.

U12A's 8/5/22

 

Lagan Harps 4 Glenea Utd 1

We were facing a strong Glenea side who were setting the pace in the league. Lagan got off to a good start with a few great opportunities but found a Glenea goalkeeper in no mood for conceeding. The breakthrough came after Senan had a shot from outside the box and went in bottom corner of the net. Zach made it 2-0 taking opportunity of a pass into the box from the midfield. Lagan pushed on making it 3-0 with a long range strike from Lukas outside the box. Glenea had a few good chances and Tiernan made a few brilliant saves. The Fourth came when Lukas raced down the left wing and crossed into the box to Keegan who finished it calmly making it 4-0. Lagan had a few good chances and Glenea did also but they were stopped by Tiernan and the Lagan defenders. Glenea’s goal came late on when the midfielder played a through ball and the Glenea striker finished it making it 4-1. Lagan had a few more good opportunities with Keagan nearly grabbing his second after brilliant work down the right wing from Kaiden McBride but the full time whistle blew and the match ended Lagan 4-1 Glenea. 💪. Well done to the Entire squad.

4/5/22

Lagan U12 welcomed league newcomers Convoy Arsenal to McConnell Park this evening.

Lagan started well going 4-0 up at half time with Amy Lateef and Sinead McLoughlin both scoring twice each.

Convoy put the pressure on Lagan in the second half with Ellen Carlin turning the defender before slot ball past the advancing lagan keeper.

Sinead McLoughlin earned her hat trick with 2mins remaining.

Well done to all the players for a very entertaining game this evening

1/5/22

U14B's
Letterkenny Utd 1 Lagan Harps 2

A last minute penalty earned us a win in a game which we dominated but couldn't take our chances. We started strongly and took the lead after ten minutes. A Daniel Mc Carron cross was well finished by Anton Rodgers. Dylan Mc Clintock struck the crossbar as we created chances. But good goalkeeping and some near misses left it 1-0 at halftime. We were on top again at the start of the second half, but Letterkenny began to threaten as the half wore on. We began to concede some silly frees and Letterkenny equalised from one of those. We pushed forward looking for a winner but Dylan Mc Clintock again struck the bar and Corey Mc Bride and Anton Rodgers all went close. Letterkenny were nearly in again but Calvin Mc Bride did well to block the forwards effort. With time running out Letterkenny were penalised for handball in the box and Dylan Mc Clintock converted the penalty Letterkenny almost equalised in injury time but we scrambled it clear. The lads battled throughout but Letterkenny never gave up.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Charlie Kincaid ,Riley Doherty, Dylan Mc Clintock,Riley Dowds Daniel Mc Carron, Anton Rodgers, Adam Doran, Aogan Rodgers, Ethan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre.

30/4/22

 

Lagan U14 girls travelled to Donegal Town yesterday evening and came away with a 4-1 victory

Holly McCarron put lagan ahead, followed shortly a great short by Claragh Gallagher.

Holly secured her hattrick just before half time.

The girls played great football in the second half but Donegal pulling one back just before the end.

29/4/22

Lagan 3 Glen rovers 1
12a’s

We started a bit slow we just couldn’t get a hold of the ball and glen took the lead on 10 mins good finish. It took that to get us fired up and we made it 1 each when great work down the line from Ben Duncan. He crossed in a great ball to find Kayden Mc Bride who finished well. We continue to press and few chances but the Glen keeper saving well. We took the lead on 20 mins when Senan Kavanagh finished from out side the box, a great finish so half time we where 2 1 up.
Both teams started the second half well great fight from both teams but we got our 3rd when Kayden McBride played Aogan Rodgers through who finished it well. We continue to press again, wit chances from Mark Geraghty Zach Nesbitt and Conor mc Laughlin all saved by the Glen rovers keeper.
Just want to say that everyone played super stuff tonight great team effort keep that effort up boys 💪👌well done everyone.

Squad Tiernan Mc Bride,Kayden Mc Bride Cillian O'Donnell Senan Kavanagh Caden Toland McGrath Lukas Doherty Aogan Rodgers Ben Duncan Mark Geraghty Derek Ramsey Keegan Devine Conor mc Laughlin Ethan Mc Clintock Keelan Bonner.

29/4/22  U12B's

Glenree 4 - Lagan Harps Colts 1

Great effort by the young Colts in this encounter against a strong Glenree side. Glenree raced into a three nil lead early in the game but the Colts kept trying to play and had some good passages of play between this and half time. 3-0 Ht.
The second half was much closer and Lagan got one back through Daimhin Harkin after he finished well when one on one with the keeper. Glenree scored late on to make the final score 4-1. Mention must go Jaden Toner in the nets who pulled off a few excellent saves and Luke Doherty who showed great bravery after being in the wars a couple of times but continued on and played excellent. Claragh Gallagher came on at half time and looked really dangerous on the right hand side but unfortunately had her debut cut short as she received a bloodied nose. More learning for the young Colts against an older and more physical side which should stand them in good stead going forward.
Jaden Toner, Luke Doherty, Shea Tourish, Kayal Cafferky, Donnacha Gallagher, Oisin Kavanagh, Liam Barron, Noah Gibson, Daimhin Harkin & Claragh Gallagher.

26/4/22

 

Donegal Womens League U12
Lagan Harps 1-3 Finn Valley Gales
In a even first half Amy Lateef opened the scoring when she converted an Amy Moore corner after 24 mins. Three minutes later a superb free kick by Sarah Campbell equalising for Finn Valley. Bella Odoka took the lead for Finn Valley Gales on 43mins from a tight angle. Aiblinn McElhinney finished the scoring for Finn Valley gales on the night. Lagan girls competed well throughout the game.
Well done to both teams

 

24/4/22.

U12B"s

 Lagan Harps Colts 7 - Keadue Utd 2 

 

The Colts ran out comfortable winners in the end but the game was tighter than the scoreline suggests. Lagan took the lead early through an excellent Shea Tourish free kick but Keadue equalised almost immediately to leave the teams going in level at halftime. 

Lagan started the second half on the front foot and took the lead through Daimhin Harkin after his shot from distance crept inside the post but Keadue to their credit hit back immediately.

A couple of quickfire goals midway through the half meant Lagan put a bit of distance between the teams, Liam Barron finding the bottom corner after beating his man well and a great run from way back and great finish from Kayal Cafferky. Lagan went on to add a few more goals with Shea, Daimhin & Liam all adding to their tallies. Good team performance with everyone playing their part. 

Jaden Toner, Luke Doherty, Shea Tourish, Kayal Cafferky, Donnacha Gallagher, Oisin Kavanagh, Liam Barron, Noah Gibson, Daimhin Harkin & Tegan Doherty.

23/4/22.

Lagan Harps 3 Letterbarrow Celtic 4

 

Lagan and Letterbarrow served up a goalfest in sweltering conditions. Lagan started well with Damien Nelis shooting narrowly wide. They opened the scoring on twenty minutes when Letterbarrow failed to clear a long throw in and Ross Hamlyn drove home the loose ball. Letterbarrow equalised on thirty minutes when Lagan failed to clear from a throw in and Eoin Mc Hugh scored at the back post. The goals flowed on the second half with Ross Hamlyn converting a penalty after he was fouled. Letterbarrow responded with Christy Mc Laughlin shooting home from thirty yards.Lagan went ahead on sixty minutes when Eric Roberts hit the crossbar and Damien Nelis fired home the rebound. Letterbarrow responded again with Christy Mc Laughlin breaking down the right and shooting home from an angle . He repeated this on seventy minutes when Letterbarrow broke from a corner and he dummied his marker before getting clear and finishing expertly. There were a few close efforts at both sides but no more goals. Conur Crossan, Damien Nelis and Ross Hamlyn were Lagan's best while Des Mc Groarty and James Mc Grory stood out for Letterbarrow with Christy Mc Laughlin man of the match. Referee was Zach Mc Laughlin. 

 

Squad; Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan, Josh Hay Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Kieran Cunningham, Dean Murray, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ross Hamlyn, Damien Nelis, Eric Roberts

Subs: Ryan Kildea, Seamie Cullen, Ronan Carlin, Darren Connor, Shay Harkin.

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23/4/22.

Donegal Women’s League U14
Lagan Harps 6 - 2 Finn Valley
In a very tight first half both teams created plenty of chances with Sorcha Keys scoring for Lagan and Eimear conlon scoring for Finn Valley.

All level at the break.

Lagan reshuffle their squad and Holly McCarron got herself into space to score four quick goals.

Ellie McNeill also got herself on the score sheet before the end of game, while Mia mc mullin for Finn Valley finished the scoring for the night.

21/4/22

U14bs
Lagan Harps 2 Illistrin 2

A strong second half performance from Illistrin saw them pick up the points. Illistrin took the lead on ten minutes when we lost the ball outside our penalty area. We had the better of the rest if he half but struggled to create chances. We equalised in the last minute of the half when a Daniel Mc Carron corner ended up in the net. We started well in the second half and took the lead. Anton Rodgers laid the ball back to Dylan Mc Clintock who scored with a great effort from twenty yards. Illistrin began to put us under pressure as the half word on and they equalised on fifty five minutes. A free from way out the field wasn't dealt with and went the whole way to our net. They then scored the winner with five minutes left with a good finish from wide right. Despite the defeat there were some fine performances with Keelan Mc Gee, Ethan Mc Clintock and Dylan Mc Clintock doing well and Daniel Mc Carron our best player on the night.

Squad: Mikey Lynch, Calvin Mc Bride, Ethan Mc Clintock, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt Keelan Mc Gee,Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Dowds, Riley Doherty, Adam Doran, Anton Rodgers, Daniel Mc Carron, Zak Nesbitt,

1/4/22

Our U14 girls got their season underway last night away to Bonagee.

In a very entertaining game, both side played well with some great individual players, and team work.

With all bar one player stepping up from our U12’s last season, the team worked really well together. Holly McCarron hit four and Ellie McNeill scored one.

Aoibhinn Crawford pulled off two great saves and Sophie Doherty from Bonagee also hit the crossbar.

Lucy Pyne debutant on the night had a great game in defence.

Squad
Aoibhlin Crawford, Lucy Pyne, Ava Gibson, Scarlet Keys, Clara People’s, Holly McCarron, Amy Moore, Sorcha Keys, Claragh Gallagher, Niamh O Donnell, Ellie McNeill

3/4/22

U14B's
Glenree United 4 Lagan Harps 0
Our winning start to the season came to an end when we were well beaten by a physical stronger Glenree side. We struggled to compete in midfield when we played against a strong wind in the first half. We conceded an early goal and were immediately on the back foot. We had a great chance to equalise from a corner but failed to put it away. Glenree added two more before the break. We hoped to capitalise on the wind advantage in the second half but Glenree continued to dominate. They added a fourth from the penalty spot late on. Despite the loss we had some good performances, Stirling Moore as usual gave everything, while Keelan Mc Gee had an excellent game with Charlie Kincaid also doing well. Next week we have another hard game when we're home to Lennon Celtic.

Squad; Mikey Lynch Calvin Mc Bride, Stirling Moore, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Riley Dowds, Corey Mc Intyre, Adam Doran, Daniel Mc Carron, Anton Rodgers, Rian Feeney, Aogan Rodgers, Zach Nesbitt.

3/4/22

Lagan Harps 1 Gweedore United 3

Our hopes of promotion ended when we were beaten by third placed Gweedore in a tight game in Orchard Park. Gweedore got off to a great start when they took the lead on six minutes. Ethan Harkins free hit the post but Kieran Mc Fadden reacted quickest to knock home the rebound. We had a chance to equalise minutes later when Bernard Mc Menamin got a loose ball in the area but shot wide. The rest of the half was tight with Gweedore edging it on chances. Gary Mc Fadden heading a corner on tot he top of the bar. The second half was equally hard fought with the deciding incident happening on sixty two minutes. Gweedore cleared a corner we had and when Lagan we lost it in midfield they broke to score. Kieran Mc Fadden laid it off to Mark Mc Fadden to finish. We went close when Josh Hay struck the top of the bar but Gweedore killed off the game with a third on seventy five minutes. A long free from Ethan Harkin was headed home by Gary Mc Fadden. We got one back when Conur Crossan drove home through a crowded area and he was unlucky again in the last actions when his shot struck the crossbar and bounced out. In the end Gweedore ran out deserving winners. Ethan Harkin and Mark Mc Fadden were their best while for us Conur Crossan was outstanding at right back with Ciaran Quinn and Josh Hay also doing well. Referee was Tony Mc Namee.

Squad: Damien Mc Fadden, Conur Crossan Josh Hay, Ciaran Quinn, Emmet Tourish, Shay Harkin, Kieran Cunningham Ross Hamlyn, Dean Murray, Damien Nelis, Bernard Mc Menamin.
Subs all used: Ryan Kildea, Josh Kildea, Jack Canning, Ruairi Crawford,

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20/3/22

 

Donegal Junior League
Letterkenny Rovers 0 Lagan Harps 1

Our men's team put in their best performance of the season when they defeated league leader Letterkenny Rovers Reserves in an engrossing match. Letterkenny started well but the early loss through injury of the dangerous Jack Dwyer was a blow. We began to assert ourselves and put their defence under pressure. Most of the battle was in midfield with neither team creating clear chances. We started to get on top towards the end of the half with Ronan Carlin just failing to get on the end of a Bernard Mc Menamin cross. Luke Parke was proving Rovers most dangerous threat and won a few frees in dangerous positions. Damien Nelis then lobbed over another half chance before we should have taken the lead close to halftime. Rovers keeper Blake Forkan did well to save a Kieran Cunningham shot before somehow pushing away Dean Murray's effort from the rebound. It was a top class save. Rovers began to get the upper hand at the start of the second half and went close when Darragh Morrison struck the foot of the post. However our defence really stood up to the test and prevented any clear chances. We began to create chances again with the introduction of Ryan Kildea giving us more energy. The game became a real battle in midfield as both teams tried to gain control. We thought we'd taken the lead on seventy minutes when Blake Forkan pushed away a Ross Hamlyn free and Damien Nelis headed in. However the goal was ruled out for offside. The breakthrough finally came on seventy eight minutes. We had a sustained attack with Rovers unable to get the ball clear. When the ball broke to Kieran Cunningham in the area he fired home to the bottom corner. Rovers pressed hard for the equaliser but we defended magnificently. A really outstanding team performance from keeper Jason Quinn to the front line of Bernard Mc Menamin and Damien Nelis. With four games left, three at home, we are back in with a chance of promotion. Next Sunday we are home to Dunkineely Celtic.

Squad: Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan Josh Hay, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Ronan Carlin, Kieran Cunningham, Ross Hamlyn, Dean Murray, Damien Nelis, Bernard Mc Menamin.

Subs: Ryan Kildea for Ronan Carlin
Jack Duncan for Bernard Mc Menamin.
Emmet Tourish, Darren Connor.

 

 

U12a
Lagan Harps 4 Keadue 0

So today we took on keadue on a good dry morning and we didn’t take long to open the scoring from a free kick 15 yards out Ethan hit the cross bar and Zach was there to finish from close range and another lovely ball in by Ethan found Zach again and he finished well.We were 2 0 up at half time. We started the second half well again when Conor played a good ball through to Mark and he finished off well. We had more chances but the keadue keeper made good saves. Keadue had their own chances but just couldn’t find the net Tiernan made a good save. We still pressed when Kayden found Conor and he finished from close range.We still pressed on Kayden had chances but just couldn’t finish maybe another day he could have had a few 😜we had a good effort from Ben from free kick but keeper saving well. Just want to say for his first game at this level Derek Ramsey had a good game but over all the team played super great response from last week move on to next game well done again boys 👌💪

Squad Derek Ramsey Aogan Rodgers Keelan Bonnar Mark Geraghty Ethan mc Clintock Ben Duncan Conor mc Laughlin Cillan o Donnell Kayden McBride Tiernan McBride Keegan Devine Charlie Mc Grath Zach Nesbitt

 

 

18/3/22

 

U14Bs
Lagan Harps 4 Letterkenny Utd 0

We kept our good start going with a good win in a hard battle. We pressed from the start with the aid of the wind and Riley Doherty struck the crossbar with a shot from wide. Letterkenny then missed two good chances to take the lead with their speed on the counter. We opened the scoring on twelve minutes when Riley Dowds crossed and Adam Doran finished at the back post. We went 2-0 up on twenty five minutes when Riley Dowds sent Anton Rodgers through and he finished well. The rest of the half was closely contested without further goals. Letterkenny then missed another great chance at the start of the second half when their centre forward got through but shot narrowly wide. We were under pressure for awhile but scored our third with a great break. Stirling Moore raced down the wing before finding Anton Rodgers who set up Riley Doherty to score. We got the fourth on sixty minutes when Corey Mc Intyre found Dylan Mc Clintock and he finished well. We had a few other chances but the Letterkenny keeper pulled off a couple if fine saves. A good all round team effort with everyone giving it their all. Riley Dowds and Dylan Mc Clintock did well in midfield while Anton Rodgers was always a threat with his pace and workmate.

Squad: Calvin Mc Bride, Mikey Lynch,Stirling Moore Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Charlie Kincaid Riley Doherty Riley Dowds Dylan Mc Clintock, Corey Mc Intyre, Anton Rodgers Adam Doran Ethan Mc Clintock Aogan Rodgers.

 

 

11/3/22

U12A's
Dunfanaghy youths 5 Lagan 2

So this morning we made the trip to glenree to take on dunfanaghy which was cold but dry and we just had the 9 players with ones couldn’t attend. Dunfanaghy started a lot better than us they where 3 0 up at half time. We had moments in the game near the end when we played a bit. Conor Mc Laughlin played a good ball through to Aogan Rodgers who finished well. Then from a corner Conor Mc Laughlin finished from close range. dunfanaghy scored another 2 to really put the game to bed but we continue to press with Aogan going through on goal, but the keeper saved. Today we where just not good enough at the level we know we can play but we will move on to the next game. Hard luck boys.

Squad Aogan Rodgers Mark Geraghty Ben Duncan Ethan Mc Clintock Keegan Devine Conor mc Laughlin Kayden Mc Bride Tiernan McBride Keelan Bonner.

12/3/22

Lagan Harps Colts 6 - Gweedore Celtic Cosmos 7

A goal fest served up in horrendous conditions this morning for the kids and it was Gweedore who came out on top. Hard to keep track of all the goals but Gweedore raced into an early 3 nil lead and this was the score at the break.
Gweedore extended their lead early in the second half to make it 4 but Lagan kept at it and started the comeback through two Oisin Kavanagh penalties. Goals were then exchanged with Oisin adding two more and Liam Barron chipping in with a brace but Gweedore always kept Lagan at arms length at it wasn't until the closing minutes that Lagan got the deficit back to one goal and thought they might salvage a draw but Gweedore held out to claim all three points.
Credit to the kids from both sides for sticking at it in torrential rain and difficult underfoot conditions, Lagans outstanding performer on the day was Oisin Kavanagh not just for his goals contribution but his tireless work and application all day.

Daire Hamilton, Luke Doherty, Shea Tourish, Kayal Cafferky, Donnacha Gallagher, Liam Barron, Daimhin Harkin, Oisin Kavanagh, Noah Gibson, Andrew Gibson, Daryl Gallagher, Jayden Toner, Tegan Doherty.

12/3/22

U14bs

Illistrin 0 Lagan Harps 2

With the aid of the breeze we started well. We took the lead on fifteen minutes when Dylan Mc Clintock sent Anton Rodgers through and he finished well. Illistrin forced a number of corners but we defended them well. We went 2-0 up when Charlie Kincaid put Anton through and he finished well again. We started well again in the second half with Aogan Rodgers shooting just over when he got on the end of an Adam Doran cross. The half was well balanced with Illistrin creating more chances. We almost got a third from a corner but Illistrin twice cleared off the line from Riley Doherty.They caught us on the break a number of times with Stirling Moore and Keelan Mc Gee getting in vital tackles. Calvin Mc Bride also saved one and another went narrowly wide. In the end we were happy to hear the final whistle. A decent performance overall. Anton Rodgers took his chances well, while Stirling Moore and Keelan Mc Gee were outstanding.

Squad,: Mikey Lynch, Stirling Moore, Charlie Kincaid, Scott Nesbitt, Keelan Mc Gee, Adam Doran, Daniel Mc Carron, Dylan Mc Clintock, Riley Doherty Rian Feeney, Anton Rodgers, Calvin McBride, Aogan Rodgers.

12/3/22

Lagan U16 girls advance to the SFAI National U16s Cup Quarter Final as they overcome a well organised Dundalk FC sit.

Goals from Ashling Mugan, Sarah Conaghan, Niamh Ryan and debutant Enya McBride saw Lagan win 4-2.

They now meet Curroloe Utd from Wexford in the Quarter Final with weekend of 26/27 March

6/3/22

U12A's

Lagan Harps 4 Milford Utd 2

We started well with plenty of chances falling to us with aogan Rodgers just putting it wide we still continue to press Zach Nesbitt through but Milford keeper with great save our first goal came from a corner with brilliant ball in by Lukas Doherty and a great finish from Keelan Bonner from close range half time 1 0 to Lagan.
We started the second half strong again and nice link up play in the midfield and Aogan driving on he came up with our second good finish. Milford scored their first of the game with a great finish unlucky Tiernan McBride got hand to it but the power just beat him. We got our 3rd of the game with a super finish from Mark Geraghty from 15 yards out bottom corner. We where playing good football in midfield and that our 4th goal came from with Zach nesbitt slotted it into the bottom corner Milford had plenty of chances but Tiernan McBride stood strong. Milford just broke our defence and finished there second goal off it was a super game of football to watch very fast game and our team played very well 👌

Squad
Zach Nesbitt, Cillian o Donnell, Aogan Rodgers Mark Geraghty Kayden Mc Bride Tiernan Mc Bride Ben Duncan Ethan mc Clintock Keelan Bonner Charlie mc Grath Keegan Devine lukas Doherty Senan Kavanagh .Connor Mc Laughlin.

6/3/22

Donegal Junior League

Lagan Harps 2 Deele Harps 1

We had to fight back to win a very hard competitive match. The first half was tight with few chances. Travis Crawford went close for us when he headed a corner just over. Josh Hay did the same when he connected with a long throw. Deele went close when Shane Mc Nulty found Jordan Duffy but he shot just wide. Shane then broke through but Travis Crawford got in a last ditch tackle to prevent the goal. Deele took the lead on forty minutes when Anthony Mc Cullagh headed home a Paul Lynch cross at the back post. The second half was just as tight with few clear chances. We equalised on seventy two minute when David Arthur did well to palm out Ciaran Quinns free quick but Bernard Mc Menamin stooped to head in the rebound. We went 2-1 up on seventy eight minutes when Ronan Carlin swivelled to fire home a pass from Ciaran Quinn. Both teams went for another goal but there were no further scores. For us Conur Crossan and Ciaran Quinn stood out while Jack Duncan did well when he came on. Shane Mc Nulty and Anthony Mc Cullagh did well for Deele. Referee was Barry Hunter.

Squad: Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan, Seamie Cullen, Travis Crawford, Ciaran Quinn, Josh Hay, Kieran Cunningham, Ross Hamlyn, Dean Murray, Bernard Mc Menamin, Damien Nelis.
Subs: Ryan Kildea for Kieran Cunningham Jack Duncan for Dean Murray, Ronan Carlin for Bernard Mc Menamin, Jack Canning for Damien Nelis, Emmet Tourish and Josh Kildea.

 

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5/3/22  Bonagee Arcade 1 Lagan Harps Colts 2

Victory for Lagan Harps Colts in their opening league game of the season in what was a very entertaining game. Bonagee started the brighter and took the lead early on through the splendid Tara Mc Daid who was excellent throughout. Indeed Bonagee could have been further ahead by half time if it weren't for Daire Hamilton in the Lagan nets who pulled off a few outstanding saves to keep the Colts in the game. 1-0 ht
Lagan started the second half well and got the equaliser after a very unfortunate own goal by a Bonagee defender. The remainder of the game was a tight affair with chances at a premium, Noah Gibson had a couple of efforts from distance well saved by the Bonagee net minder and Bonagee threatened on a few occasions but the Lagan defence well marshalled by Shea Tourish held firm. The winning goal came less than ten minutes from time and it was a goal worthy of winning any game, a quick kick out by Shea Tourish to Oisin Kavanagh and his delightful threaded through ball set Daimhin Harkin through on goal and he made no mistake clinically finishing to the bottom corner to give the keeper no chance. The Colts had a few scary moments before the final whistle but held out for the three points. Some fine performances with Shea Tourish excellent at the back, Donnacha Gallagher working tirelessly in midfield and Noah Gibson linking up play in front of him and the constant threat of Daimhin Harkin up top but man of the match must go to Daire Hamilton in the nets who kept Lagan in the game in the first half.The team were also sporting their new kit and the club would like to thank William & Margaret Tourish of Tourishs Spar Burnfoot for their kind sponsorship.

 

 

 

20/2/22  Glenree Utd 3 Lagan Harps 2
Glenree came out in top in a hard fought contest in dreadful conditions. We had started alright with the elements in our favour but Glenree caught us on the counter with Eoghan Kelly firing home via a deflection on fifteen minutes. We equalised immediately when Kieran Cunningham was fouled in the box and Ross Hamlyn converted the penalty. We went close minutes later when Bernard Mc Menamin crossed but Glenree keeper Shane Mc Teague did well to block Dean Murray sliding effort. We went 2-1 up on twenty two minutes when Bernard Mc Menamin fired past the keeper after his initial shot was saved. Glenree then capitalised on a defensive error with Kevin Doherty taking advantage to equalise. Glenree started on top in the second half but play was stopped for awhile due to heavy hailstone shower. Glenree went ahead with another good counter with Keelan Mc Groddy finishing. We pressed hard for an equaliser with Glenree keeper Shane Mc Teague bringing off crucial blocks from Ryan Kildea and Dean Murray. Late on Jason Quinn pulled off two great saves to keep us in it to the end. A well contested game in dreadful weather.

Squad: Jason Quinn Seamie Cullen, Josh Hay Travis Crawford, Emmet Tourish, Shay Harkin, Kieran Cunningham Ross Hamlyn, Ciaran Quinn, Bernard Mc Menamin, Dean Murray

Subs; Ryan Kildea for Shay Harkin, Eric Roberts for Kieran Cunningham, Noel Donnelly for Bernard Mc Menamin. Ronan Carlin, Darragh Rodgers, Jack Canning.

6/2/22.

Gweedore United 0 Lagan Harps 0

(Abandoned 25 mins)

The game was switched from Manor to Gweedore as Orchard Park was unplayable. The start was held up due to the strong gales. When it got underway with the aid of the diagonal wind we started well. Josh Kildea had a few dangerous runs down the right but we created no real chances. Gweedore went close from a corner before we forced a few corners at the other end. Gweedore had a couple of good counters but Jack Duncan and Conur Crossan got in last ditch tackles. We played some good stuff in midfield at times with Ross Hamlym putting in a few good passes behind the Gweedore defence. Play was stopped for a few minutes when a heavy hail shower blew in but resumed again. Minutes later the ever dangerous Ciaran Mc Fadden burst through for Gweedore but shot narrowly wide. When keeper Jason Quinn went to take the kickout the ball blew away on a couple of occasions. Referee Con Mc Laughlin then called a halt to proceedings.

With the late change of venues it looked like we wouldn't have a team to travel. Thanks to all the lads that did get there. Next week we are home to Deele Harps.

Squad; Jason Quinn, Jack Duncan, Ronan Carlin, Emmet Tourish, Conur Crossan, Josh Kildea, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ross Hamlyn, Dean Murray, Ryan Kildea Josh Hay.
Sub;Jack Canning.

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30/1/22

Donegal Junior League

Whitestrand Utd 3 Lagan Harps 1

Two well taken goals by Jordan Nugent proved to be the difference between the two teams. We had started well with some good passing in midfield, but didn't threaten the Strand goal. Strand took the lead on twenty minutes when he turned a defender and went through to finish well. The closest we came was with a free from Ciaran Quinn, well held, and a Ross Hamlyn headed that grazed a post. The second half was again keenly contested without the keepers being overworked. Strand went 2-0 up when Matthew Stewart got free at the back post and finished well on seventy five minutes. Jason Quinn then did well to push a goalbound effort over the bar to keep us in it. We pulled one back when Seamie Cullen was fouled and Ross Hamlyn converted the penalty. Jordan Nugent had the final say when he turned sharply in the box and finished well.

Squad: Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan, Travis Crawford, Josh Kildea, Ciaran Quinn, Ciaran Cunningham, Ruairi Crawford, Ronan Carlin, Ross Hamlyn, Bernard Mc Menamin.

Subs; Ryan Kildea for Travis Crawford , Jack Canning for Ronan Carlin, Jack Duncan for Conur Crossan.

23/1/22

Lagan Harps 1 Curragh Athletic 1

The points were shared in a hard fought contest in Orchard Park. Both teams showed rustiness in the first half after the long break. Curragh went close on five minutes but Jason Quinn pulled off a superb save to deny Calvin Bradley. We responded with Josh Hay forcing a good save from Shane O'Brien.The game became scrappy before Jason Quinn did well to block Calvin Bradley again. We went close at the start of the second half when Ciaran Quinn headed just over. Curragh took the lead on sixty five minutes from the penalty spot after a foul in the area. Calvin Bradley confidently converted. Josh Hay headed just over for us with Ryan Kildea also shooting wide. Calvin Bradley went close again when his free from the edge of the area deflected over. We pushed players forward and finished the match strongly. We finally got the equaliser on seventy seven minutes when a corner deflected in off a Curragh defender. In the final few minutes we thought we had got a winner but Shane O'Brien pulled off a fantastic save from Josh Hay. In a game in which both defences were on top, there were no further chances.For us Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan,and JP Doran were best. For Curragh Mick O'Brien, Gérard Melaugh and Mattie Mc Connell were best. Referee was Barry Hunter.

Squad: Jason Quinn, Conur Crossan, Darren Connor, Travis Crawford, JP Doran, Bernard Mc Menamin, Josh Hay, Ciaran Cunningham, Ciaran Quinn, Ross Hamlyn, Ronan Carlin.

Subs: Ryan Kildea for Ciaran Quinn
Eoin Mc Gettigan for Ronan Carlin
Emmet Tourish, Josh Kildea, Jack Canning, Noel Donnelly.

22/1/22.

Ulster Girls u/16 Final
Lagan Harps 4 Ballyhaise Celtic 0

Lagan started strongly and took the lead on five minutes when Sarah Conaghan scored direct from a corner. Lagan dominated the first half with Ashling Mugan and Sophie Canning dominating midfield. Sophie Canning added a second after some good interplay on eighteen minutes. Niamh Ryan who had been causing Ballyhaise problems down the right finished another good move on thirty minutes. Ballyhaise started better down the hill in the second half, but Tanya Gillen went close as Lagan countered. Niamh Ryan added a fourth on fifty five minutes she did well to score from a narrow angle. Lagan continued to attack with Rosie O'Donnell shooting just over. The Ballyhaise keeper then pulled off a great double save from Sophie Canning and Sarah Conaghan before Niamh Ryan shot narrowly wide in the next attack. There were to be no further goals however with Lagan turning in an impressive performance.

Squad; Amy Doherty, Sorcha Keys, Mia Devenney, Scarlet Keys, Sine Harris Ryan, Sarah Conaghan, Holly McCarron, Sophie Canning, Ashling Mugan, Rosie O Donnell, Niamh Ryan, Tanya Gillen Lisa Wilson (Heidi Gill Injured)

 

5/11/21.

Letterbarrow Celtic 3 Lagan Harps 2.

We were unfortunate not to come away with a point in a hard fought encounter in Letterbarrow. The home side started well and took the lead on fifteen minutes when we cleared a corner out to the left. It was whipped back in to the backpost where Kevin Mc Brearty  set up Dan Meehan who scored. We had a few half chances through Bernard Mc Menamin and Ryan Kildea but Letterbarrow looked the more dangerous when they countered at speed. We equalised when after a scramble in the area Ciaran Cunningham did well to volley home. We were playing some good football but the end product was missing. Letterbarrow regained the lead on thirty five minutes when Kevin Mc Brearty got on the end of a ball over the top and ran on to score. Letterbarrow started strong again in the second half and Damien Mc Fadden pulled off three great saves to keep us in the game. We equalised on fifty four minutes when Ruairi Crawford found Ross Hamlyn and he laid the ball off for Josh Hay to fire home. We had two good opportunities to take the lead when Ross Hamlyn was through twice one on one but the Letterbarrow keeper Cathal Charlton saved both. Letterbarrow continued to cause us a lot of problems with their direct style and we had a couple of close shaves. With the game looking like ending in a draw, Letterbarrow were awarded a penalty on eighty five minutes. Gérard Mc Brearty converted the penalty. We had late appeals for a penalty turned down but couldn't get the equaliser. In a decent performance our best players were Damien Mc Fadden, Conur Crossan and Travis Crawford.

Squad: Damien Mc Fadden, Conur Crossan, Seamy Cullen, Travis Crawford, JP Doran, Ciaran Cunningham, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ryan Kildea, Ruairi Crawford, Josh Hay, Ross Hamlyn
Subs: Emmet Tourish, Ronan Carlin, Jordan Mc Hugh, Josh Kildea.Darren Connor.

28/11/21

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Lagan Harps 2 Redcastle Utd 3

A strong second half performance from Redcastle saw them through to the next round. We took an early lead when Ronan Carlin fired home from narrow angle on seven minutes. Damien Nelis headed just wide and Redcastle's Sean Curran forced a save from Frank Carberry. Redcastle's Ronan Hoy also went close while Ross Hamlyn shot wide after a good passing move. Redcastle scored straightaway at the start of the second half with Drew Mc Kinney finishing well. We regained the lead on fifty two minutes when we
were awarded a penalty when Bernard Mc Menamin was fouled, Ross Hamlyn converting. Ronan Hoy equalised two minutes later when he lobbed the keeper from wide on the right. Redcastle began to take control and Frank Carberry pulled off a couple of good stops in quick succession. However Redcastle swooped on a poor pass outside the area and Stephen Grant finished well. The game was end to end for the last twenty minutes with out any further score. Ryan Kildea shooting just wide late on and Redcastle surviving a couple of scrambles. Damien Nelis forcing a close in save. Our best were Ryan Kildea and Conur Crossan with Ronan Hoy and Darragh Mc Conway best for Redcastle. Referee was George Clinton.

Squad: Frank Carberry Conur Crossan, Travis Crawford, Emmet Tourish, Josh Hay, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ciaran Cunningham, Ryan Kildea, Ronan Carlin, Ross Hamlyn, Damien Nelis.
Subs: Ryan Tyrrell, Jordan Mc Hugh, Josh Kildea and Jack Duncan.

 

21/11/21

Donegal Junior League 

Dunkineely Celtic 0 Lagan Harps 4

We picked up three points on our travels to keep our promotion hopes alive. We got off to a flyer with Emmet Tourish knocking in a Darren Connor corner on two minutes. Josh Hay then fired in a cracker on twenty five minutes to increase our lead. Dunkineely came in to the game and Jason Quinn pulled off a good save from Matthew Huntley then Luke Gallagher. We were caught out again with Jack Boyle shooting narrowly wide. We had a chance when Ross Hamlyns pass found Ryan Kildea but Jamie Kelly saved well. Ryan then got over a great cross but Ross Hamlyn headed just just over. We started the second half well but were just lacking the final pass. Our best efforts came from Ciaran Cunningham and Darren Connor with a long range free. Jason Quinn pulled off a good save at the feet of Lyje Gallagher when Dunkineely broke.Josh Kildea got in a good cross but Ross Hamlyn shot just wide. We got our third on eighty minutes. Ryan Tyrrell hit the post but Ryan Kildea retrieved the ball and Damien Nelis headed in. We were awarded a penalty in injury time and Ryan Tyrrell converted. A good three points with Travis Crawford our best player on the day.

Squad: Jason Quinn, Seamie Cullen  Darren Connor, Travis Crawford, Emmet Tourish, Conur Crossan, Bernard Mc Menamin, Ciaran Cunningham, Josh Hay, Ross Hamlyn, Ryan Kildea.  

Subs used: Josh Kildea, Ryan Tyrrell, Damien Nelis, Jordan Mc Hugh, Ronan Carlin..