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Irish Football Community Stunned Following Death of Much-Loved Former Manager

Ollie Horgan managed 354 games for Finn Harps, achieving multiple Premier Division promotions and was widely respected in Irish football communities.

  • Ollie Horgan, who previously led Finn Harps and most recently served as an assistant at Galway United, passed away at 57 after a brief illness.
  • He served as the manager of Finn Harps starting in late 2013 until 2022, resigning after the team was relegated that year due to health concerns.
  • During his time in charge, Horgan achieved two promotions with Harps, led the team to their highest league standing in two decades in the year 2020, and guided them to the semi-finals of the FAI Cup.
  • Multiple League of Ireland clubs including Dundalk, Cork City, Sligo Rovers, Bohemian FC, and Waterford expressed deep sadness and called Horgan a true pillar of the football community.
  • Horgan's death has united the Irish football community in grief, highlighting his integrity, dedication, and lasting impact on the sport at club and national youth levels.
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Former Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan dies aged 57

Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan has died at the age of 57.

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Irish Examiner broke the news in Ireland on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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