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'Over The Line' Remembers Ollie Horgan

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'Over The Line' Remembers Ollie Horgan

On Friday evening (29th August), the 'Over The Line' soccer team came together to pay tribute to Ollie Horgan, who passed away the previous day.

The former Finn Harps manager was Galway United's assistant boss until a couple of weeks ago when he stepped back from his role.

During his three seasons with Galway, he helped see them get promoted from the First Division and hold their own in the top flight.

Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers joined Darren Kelly in studio.

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Ollie Horgan's impact on the domestic game was not just felt locally, but throughout the country and especially in Donegal.  He managed Finn Harps for nine years, keeping the Ballybofey team in the Premier Division.  Beforehand, he won three Ulster leagues with Fanad United.

Former Sligo Rovers, Derry City and Finn Harps player Declan Boyle played against Ollie on occasions and later became under-17 manager at Finn Harps.  He also joined Darren to chat about Ollie.

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As a mark of respect to Ollie Horgan's funeral arrangements, the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division game between Galway United and Shelbourne, scheduled for this Sunday, has been postponed.  The game will now take place on Sunday, 7th September in Tolka Park at 5pm.

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