Finn Harps clinch sponsorship deal

Finn Harps have announced that they will be sponsored by North West Forest Services for the coming season.

They will be the main sponsor and the Finn Valley company will have their logo across the front of the new Macron-designed jersey.

Proprietor of North West Forest Services, Sean Doherty, is happy to be making the move from youth side sponsorship to the senior side for the 2013 campaign.

He said: “In recent years we have supported the Harps u-19 project, so I think it was a natural progression that we would decide to become the anchor sponsor for the whole of Finn Harps Football Club.  

“The management, staff and I are very optimistic that we have chosen the right season to come on board and the team has looked very competitive in pre-season, so we hope the whole county will join us, and get behind Finn Harps for their forthcoming league campaign.”

He continued by discussing the role that he knows that the club play within the community: “Like everyone we are aware that Finn Harps has evolved into more than just a football team. The schools programme and the community partnerships they have created are very positive developments for sport in Donegal, which we are pleased to be associated with.”

Joey O’Leary, club chairman, believes it was crucial that the club did manage to secure this deal before the new season starts, saying: “North West Forest Services have sponsored our youth structure in recent years, so I am delighted they have decided to increase their commitment, and support our challenge for promotion this season.

“Like all sports organisations which compete at national level, it is vital for Finn Harps to secure the support of a main sponsor so therefore everyone at Finn Park is grateful to Sean and his staff for this massive vote of confidence in the club.”

The back of the new jersey will be emblazoned with Derek Wilkinson Car Sales, who have supported Harps for many years and O’Leary was quick to pay tribute to him for his continued contribution to the club.

“We also thank Derek for his continued support. Everyone in football is aware of the huge part Derek has played in keeping League of Ireland football in Finn Park over the years,” said the chairman. “Like us all, he is first and foremost a huge Harps fan and nobody will be happier than him if we get promoted this season.”