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Mixed emotions as McCourt bows out prematurely on Finn Harps’ night of glory

written by Chris McNulty November 3, 2018
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Paddy McCourt believes Finn Harps have the structures in place to stay in the Premier Division.

The 34-year-old played his last ever senior game last night as Harps won promotion thanks to a 2-0 win over Limerick at the Markets Field.

McCourt had to come off injured after only 16 minutes, but the anticlimax on a personal level was overtaken by the emotion of Harps’ achievement.

“Pure joy,” McCourt – who scored the goal in the 1-0 home leg win – said.

“It was disappointing and I spent four or five minutes feeling sorry for myself. After that, it was back to focus and trying to get the right result.

“From a personal point of view, a wee bit disappointed. But for the club, the lads, the management and the people behind the scenes, it was a great night and the traveling support were great.”

McCourt joined Harps as a bluechip signing at the start of the 2017 season and the former Celtic and Northern Ireland player stayed put even after relegation last year.

He said: “There’s been ups and downs, but it’s great to finish on a high. The club is in a good place and they deserve to be in the Premier League.”

Listen to the full interview below …

https://soundcloud.com/donegalsportstalk/paddy-mccourt-after-last-senior-football-appearance-for-finn-harps

Mixed emotions as McCourt bows out prematurely on Finn Harps’ night of glory was last modified: November 3rd, 2018 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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