Declan Boyle announced as new CEO of Donegal Sports Partnership

Former Finn Harps captain Declan Boyle has been appointed as the new CEO of Donegal Sports Partnership.

The Killybegs native will take over officially from Myles Sweeney having previously been Sports Coordinator for Leitrim Sports Partnership - a role he filled for 14 years.

Boyle also worked for two years as the FAI Community Soccer Development Officer in Leitrim.

Boyle first joined Harps in 1992 and he moved to Celtic in 1995 while he also had spells at Derry City and Sligo Rovers.

He won an FAI Cup with Sligo in 1994 and a Premier Division title with Derry in 1997. He played for the Harps team that reached the 1999 FAI Cup final and was the captain of the Harps side that won the First Division in 2004.

Boyle also played Gaelic football for Killybegs and in 1993 featured for the Donegal senior football team.

Boyle says he has been passionate about sport and increasing sports participation at all stages of life, from providing physical activity opportunities for young people and grassroots development to providing programmes for older adults to get active. 

Dr Martin Gormley, Secretary of the Donegal Sports Partnership, extended congratulations to Declan on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer. 

He said: “Declan's dedication and experience in fostering community sport development made him an ideal fit to lead this organisation into an exciting new chapter. 

“The Company is confident that together with his leadership and experienced staff team we will continue to see further promotion of sport, well-being, and inclusivity across the county.

“I express deepest gratitude to Myles Sweeney for his 18 years of outstanding service and unwavering commitment to the Donegal Sports Partnership.

“Myles has been instrumental in shaping the growth and success of our many programmes, and his legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations. We wish him all the very best in his well-earned retirement.”