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. Finaghy F.C. were founded in 1962 as Lowe Memorial Young Men. The Lowe Memorial YM completed in the Churches League up until 1982. They play in the

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. Finaghy FC's home ground is Breda Park, located on the Upper Braniel Road, and their home colours are maroon.

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. 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. In the 2023/24 seaso, Finaghy became Division 1C winners.

Club honours

** Division 2A *** 2021/22 **Division 2B ***2015/16 **Division 1C ***2023/24 *

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** 1977 *

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