Sporting Fingal 2-1 Bohemians. Paul White netted a late winner to give the Sporting Fingal Under-20 side an opening day victory over Bohemians last Wednesday.

Following his insight into Sporting Fingal’s preparation for Thursday night’s Europa League tie against CS Marítimo in Madeira earlier in the week, full-back Ger O’Brien gives his thoughts on the 3-2 first leg defeat.

CS Maritimo 3-2 Sporting Fingal. Sporting Fingal scored twice at the Estadio da Madeira and even though they conceded the winner deep into stoppage time, it's all to play for in next Thursday's return leg at Dalymount Park.

In the first installment of his diary of events in Madeira, Fingal defender Ger O’Brien gives a unique insight into the team’s preparations for Thursday night’s Europa League tie against CS Marítimo

League of Ireland stalwart Ollie Cahill has joined Sporting Fingal, having parted company with Shamrock Rovers by mutual consent earlier this week. Liam Buckley recruited the versatile Cahill in time for Thursday’s Europa League second round qualifying tie against CS Marítimo in Madeira.

Bray Wanderers 0-3 Sporting Fingal. Glen Crowe's opener followed by Alan Kirby's goal in each half rounded off a convincing win at the Carlisle Grounds which moved Fingal up two places to third in the table.

Sporting Fingal will aim to follow up two draws in their latest Airtricity League games with victory over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday night. New signing Colin Hawkins could make his debut but Shane McFaul and Gary O'Neill miss out through injury.

Sporting Fingal have completed the signing of centre-back Colin Hawkins from Brighton and Hove Albion. His capture follows news of the departure from the club of captain Stephen Paisley by mutual consent.

Sporting Fingal's Kevin Dawson visited the Sporting Fingal/NDSL Summer Soccer Skills School in the Oscar Traynor Centre.

Liam Buckley's side are not the only Sporting Fingal side preparing for European competition. The Futsal team have been given their UEFA Cup draw which will begin in Lithuania from 14-22 August.