But new structures in Derry have hampered Sean Dolan’s progress.
Glen reveal new approach to mid season break
June 16, 2019
New manager accepted advice from his players about how they wanted to train away from the pitch.
Weekend Club Round-Up: Swatragh down Slaughtneil in Derry League
April 30, 2019
Swatragh continued their rich vein of league form in Derry with a one point win away at Slaughtneil. The ‘Swa’ notched up a tally of 3-12 which was enough to squeeze past the former Ulster kingpins. Elsewhere, Lavey beat current County Champions, Coleraine while Glen hammered Bellaghy and Dungiven beat neighbours, Banagher in a bottom […]
McGuigan ready to hear the Sigerson Cup underdog roar
February 14, 2019
Ahead of this weekend’s Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup semi-final against UCD in Mallow, St.Mary’s attacker, Shane McGuigan sat down with Dónal O’Neill to discuss his personal ambitions and the atmosphere around the ‘Ranch’. Q. What has the atmosphere around the Ranch been like this week in preparing for the game? It’s actually been quite relaxed. […]
Unknown quantity Magherafelt ready to embark on Ulster
January 13, 2019
“We were getting beaten by nine points by 15 minutes and we were half thinking should we have bothered putting a team out. But the players turned things around and we ended up winning by ten points.” This is how Paul Quinn, joint manager of Magherafelt u’21’s describes the beginning of the journey for the […]
Bellaghy Blast out Cross to Claim Ulster Crown
January 2, 2019
St.Paul’s Ulster Minor Football Tournament 2018 Final Bellaghy 6-11 Crossmaglen 0-8 From Odhrán Crumley at St.Paul’s Advertisement Bellaghy have claimed the Ulster Minor Football Tournament at St.Paul’s with a simply devastating, destruction of Crossmaglen. The midfield pairing of Kealan Friel and Conleth McShane proved unstoppable the former claiming the man of the match accolade while […]
Bellaghy and Cross’ prepare for Ulster Minor Decider
January 1, 2019
Derry champions, Bellaghy and Armagh champions, Crossmaglen will do battle in the final of the St.Paul’s Ulster Club Minor Football Championship. If the senior championship clashes between the sides of yesteryear are anything to go by, those in attendance at the Belfast venue are in for a treat. Bellaghy qualified for the final by overcoming […]
In this week’s GL: Rogers determined to trek mountain
December 16, 2018
For the first time in maybe five or six years, Derry will have their full quota for pre-season and the commencement of the National League. Although, Oakleaf and Slaughtneil star, Brendan Rogers would have no complaints if his club were still going strong in the All-Ireland series, their availability can only be of help to […]
Derry star Mark Lynch calls time on county career
December 7, 2018
Derry legend, Mark Lynch has decided to hang up his boots after giving 15 years of service to the Oakleaf county. Lynch made his senior debut under the watchful eye of Mickey Moran in 2004, two years after he claimed the All-Ireland minor title aged only 16. The Banagher club man leaving a county amidst […]
Derry launch new kits ahead of 2019 season
November 29, 2018
Derry have launched their new kit for the 2019 season after a special launch night in the new O’Neill’s store in Derry City on Wednesday evening. The new home jersey keeps the traditional white and red theme while the new goalkeeper’s top breaks from tradition with a mint green colour unveiled. It is expected that […]