Finn Harps secure Burt native Darragh Coyle with new two-year deal

Finn Harps FC has announced a two-year deal with Burt talent Darragh Coyle keeping the teenager at Finn Park until the end of the 2026 campaign. 

Coyle has progressed through the Finn Harps Academy ranks, from U-13s to senior level and has made nine appearances in the First Division this season including his first senior start in a 3-3 draw against UCD.  

Unfortunately, his season was cut short after suffering a serious knee injury in a friendly with Ballinamallard during the summer. The midfielder is the younger brother of former Harps player Mark Coyle. 

Harps manager Darren Murphy told club media: “Darragh was another young player who signed his first senior deal this season, and I felt it was hugely important that the football club stand by him after he suffered an ACL injury during the summer.  

“I wanted him to see that the board, the fans, and everyone connected with the club is one 100 percent behind him on his road to recovery. That recovery has started, and while there is a long road ahead, he now has peace of mind as to what club he will be at and Finn Harps has shown that it is a family club, committed to their players and to helping young local talent maximise their potential. 

“Darragh is a lad who had really started to impress myself and the coaching staff but unfortunately injuries are part of the game and this has cut that progression short. I have no doubt that he will come back better and stronger and I’m delighted to know that he will be with us now for the next two years.”