Finaghy F.C.
Football club
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Finaghy Football Club, or referred to simply as Finaghy, are a Northern Irish football club based in Finaghy, Belfast, Northern Ireland.[1][2] Finaghy F.C. were founded in 1962 as Lowe Memorial Young Men.[3][4] The Lowe Memorial YM completed in the Churches League up until 1982. They play in the Northern Amateur Football League.[5][6] They play in the Irish Cup, and other Northern Irish football cup competitions.[7]
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Breda Park |
| Manager | Chris Stewart |
| League | Northern Amateur Football League |
Finaghy FC's home ground is Breda Park, located on the Upper Braniel Road, and their home colours are maroon.[8]
History
Fianghy Football Club were founded in 1962 by members of the Lowe Memorial Presbyterian Church. One of these was an official in junior football circles, Sam Devlin.[9]
They played in the Churches League between twenty years, and then joined the NAFL in 1982.
They were crowned champions of 2A league in 2022, following a promotion in 2021.[10] In the 2023/24 season, Finaghy became Division 1C winners.[11]
In the 2025-26 Irish Cup, Finaghy reached the 4th round. They beat Dromore Amateurs in round one 5-2 away. In round two, Finaghy beat Shamrock 4-3 away. In round three, they were playing away again, this time, beating Holywood 5-3. They eventually lost to Lisburn Distillery 4-2, also away from home in round 4.[12]
Club honours
- Northern Amateur Football League
- Division 2A
- 2021/22
- Division 2B
- 2015/16
- Division 1C
- 2023/24
- Division 2A
- IFA Junior Cup
- 1977