Finn Harps' Boyle retires from football

Finn Harps' Boyle retires from football


Long-serving Finn Harps defender Declan Boyle has opted to retire from senior football. 34-year-old Boyle, who works as a Regional Development Officer with the FAI in Leitrim, has said his increasing workload was one of the main reasons behind his decision.

'Last year was very difficult trying to commute to work and train with the first team so I made the decision that it was just too much to juggle,' the Killybegs native said. 'It wasn't really a difficult decision to arrive at as I've had a good run at it and now there's plenty of young lads there who can come in for me.


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A great servant to Finn Harps, he will be missed but best of luck to him

He'll always get mentioned in an all time Finn Harps XI. A great player and even in his twilight years he could show how it was done. Always liked himself and Shane 'Rita' Bradley at centre back and he made up for Rita's many errors over the seasons together.

Very much a future possible manager. Quite and unassuming. No hiers and graces about the lad.