Finn Harps have confirmed that they have received a “significant fine” after a supporter threw a sweet at a Cork City player. Harps ended City’s three game winning run last Friday night as they held the First Division leaders to a scoreless draw at Ballybofey. But the result and their spirited performance was marred by a fan, who threw a sweet at a City player leading to the club now having to pay a sizeable fee as punishment. “Following last Friday’s match against Cork City FC, the club has received a significant fine after a projectile (identified as a sweet) was thrown toward an opposition player,” Harps posted on their official website. “Such incidents result in serious financial penalties and divert resources away from supporting the team and developing club facilities.

Source: Irish Examiner April 10, 2026 21:09 UTC