Damien Gillespie joins Finn Harps board as International Commercial Officer

Finn Harps can confirm the appointment of Damien Gillespie to the Board of Directors. 

Gillespie hails from Ballybofey but has been living in London for over 30 years working in financial services and will assume the role of International Commercial Officer where he will concentrate on growing the club’s membership in the UK and further afield.  

Gillespie, a former Finn Harps player from a young age will bring a wealth of experience to the role. 

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Commenting on his appointment Gillespie said; “It’s an honour to be representing Finn Harps having grown up in Ballybofey, watching games as a very young boy with my father Liam, then playing with legends such as Brendan Bradley at the age of 16.  

“I moved to London but have always supported the club, watching their results closely and attending games when I’m back home. I’m looking forward to helping the club in any way I can. 

“With the recent membership launch and our ambitious development plans it is an exciting time to be joining the Board.” 

Welcoming Gillespie onto the Board, Chairperson Ian Harkin said; “Damien brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board. His extended family, like a lot of us, has been woven into the fabric of the club over several generations.  

“He is passionate about sports in his home county and pushing the bar up in whatever he puts his hand to. It’s a massively exciting time for the club and anyone interested in becoming a member, the first step is to buy a share.” 

One of Gillespie’s first engagements will be to welcome a Finn Harps delegation to London to support the Donegal Association London Annual Dinner which is due to be held in the Wembley Hilton this coming Saturday night.