Finn Harps have received overwhelming support for their programme cover ahead of their match against Dundalk tonoght.
The Ballybofey club have released a match cover dedicated to the 10 people that tragically lost their lives in the service station explosion last Friday in Creeslough. Covering the programme - which was designed by Clare McCahill - are the ten names of the deceased with a boy underneath holding a heart shaped balloon. Sales will directly go to the fund of victims of the tragedy. Finn Harps also state that they will be a bucket collection at the match for the cause.
Programme cover for tomorrow's clash with Dundalk FC.
All proceeds from the programme will be donated to the fund for victims of the Creeslough tragedy. There will also be a bucket collection on match night.
Programmes will be available online and from Finn Park.#UTH🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/NnKk5HX79s— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) October 13, 2022
The club have since received overwhelming support for their gesture. If you would like to support the cause, you can donate by getting the digital cover here.
We are overwhelmed by the reaction to our special programme cover.
The programme is now live on the club's online shop.
Print: https://t.co/4wtN1GQeJy
Digital: https://t.co/Suj4SmYQs3
Thank you for your support 🙏💙🤍 https://t.co/kimZ79rRhh— Finn Harps FC (@FinnHarpsFC) October 13, 2022
Grieving County
The whole county has been united in supporting Creeslough in the wake of the tragedy. GAA club Sean MacCumhails, who are hosting the county final between Naomh Conail and St Eunans, have announced that they will donate 100% of the profits made by the halftime draw to support the village.
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CLG Sean MacCumhaills will donate 100% of the profits from the half time draw being held at the Senior Football Finals in MacCumhaill Park on Sat to the Creeslough Community Support Fund. We offer our deepest sympathies to our fellow Gaels in St Michaels CLG.@officialdonegal
— CLG Sean MacCumhaills (@MacCumhaills) October 13, 2022
In Ireland's 1-0 win over Scotland to qualify for the world cup, the goalscorer, Milford's Amber Barrett, made a heartfelt tribute to her grieving county in her post-match interview.
Battling Relegation
Finn Harps are battling to avoid being automatically relegated. They currently sit 9th in the table level on points with bottom side UCD. With Drogheda United in 8th 15 points ahead, the two clubs are battling for 9th and being in a relegation play off with the 2nd best team in the First Division
Harps come into the game winless in 5, with their last outing being trashed in the North-West Derby 3-0 by Derry City. Dundalk will be looking to go back to winning ways after being beaten by an injury time winner against St Patrick's Athletic last week.
It sure to be an emotional night tonight in Ballybofey.
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