{"product_id":"finn-harps-fc-harps-review-finn-harps-v-shelbourne-4-april-1998-matchday-programme-fai-harp-lager-cup-semi-final-souvenir-programme-at-finn-park-numbered-for-the-colour-television-draw","title":"Finn Harps FC 'Harps Review': Finn Harps v Shelbourne, 4 April 1998 matchday programme — FAI HARP LAGER CUP SEMI-FINAL souvenir programme at Finn Park; numbered for the colour-television draw","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial souvenir programme, 'HARPS REVIEW — FAI Harp Lager Cup Semi-Final Special'. Finn Harps v Shelbourne, FAI HARP LAGER CUP SEMI-FINAL, Finn Park, Ballybofey, Saturday 4 April 1998. £1.00. Match sponsored by the News of the World; pub sponsor Harley's 'Cheers' Bar; club sponsor Donegal Creameries; kit by Patrick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach copy is individually numbered in red on the cover, because the programme doubled as a raffle ticket: 'If the number of this programme matches the number drawn you have won a… COLOUR TELEVISION', sponsored by View with McHugh of Lower Main Street, Ballybofey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEditor Joe Doherty catches the scale of the occasion: 'It's been seventeen years since Harps have appeared in a cup semi-final and almost a quarter of a century ago since we last won one. Now with a home draw, something that was not even thought about the last time we played in the semis, the advantage (if any) is with us as we welcome DAMIEN RICHARDSON and his Shelbourne team to Finn Park.' He notes Shelbourne had not beaten Harps at Finn Park in two seasons and had never beaten them in the FAI Cup, so 'the omens look good for a Harps team to make an FAI Cup Final appearance for only the second time in their history' — before conceding that manager CHARLIE McGEEVER 'knows that history means nothing when it comes down to the big occasion'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe club directory names the captain as Jonathan Speake, later the club's manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Finn Harps Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Finn Harps Football Club\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1998\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Issue Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used - Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55158905864519,"sku":"2026-09-17-4044","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7474\/2572\/files\/71BdmyOm_eL.jpg?v=1790327373","url":"https:\/\/www.pigeonhousebooks.com\/products\/finn-harps-fc-harps-review-finn-harps-v-shelbourne-4-april-1998-matchday-programme-fai-harp-lager-cup-semi-final-souvenir-programme-at-finn-park-numbered-for-the-colour-television-draw","provider":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}