“We were very disappointed in our own performance the last day, we have no excuses as we’d a strong team out, I think we over-elaborated at times with the ball and our hurling wasn’t as sharp as Wicklow’s.” These were the words of Derry manager, John McEvoy after his charges lost to Wicklow, the side […]
Fixture details for Armagh, Derry and Donegal hurlers confirmed
March 5, 2019
For Armagh and Derry it’s a chance for promotion and silverware while Donegal will need victory to retain their Division 2B status. Derry will be hoping to return last week’s reverse at the hands of Wicklow in Inniskeen while Armagh take on Roscommon in Navan in the 3A decider. Donegal will hope to retain their […]
D-Day in the Allianz Hurling League – Ulster hurling round-up
March 4, 2019
It was D-Day for the Ulster counties in the Allianz Hurling League’s and there was elation and disappointment. Antrim condemned London to relegation from Division 2B with a two point win over the exiles in Cushendall on a scoreline of 1-16 to 0-17. In Division 2B, Derry have made the league final despite losing to […]
Mixed bag for Ulster contingent in Allianz National Hurling League action
February 25, 2019
Despite playing a fair portion of the game with thirteen men Antrim cruised to a twenty point win in Mayo. Nigel Elliot grabbed two first half majors while Ciaran Clarke, Ryan McCambridge and James McNaughton completed the rout by rattling the back of the net. In Division 2B, Derry remain on course for promotion by […]
Storming second stanza see’s Derry topple Donegal
February 3, 2019
Allianz Hurling Leagues Division 2B Derry 3-18 Donegal 0-11 From Odhrán Crumley in Ballinascreen Derry have maintained their 100% start to the season with a win over a resurgent Donegal side throughout a constant missile in Dean McGlinchey Park. Advertisement As always, the dead-eye marksman and Slaughtneil sharpshooter, Cormac O’Doherty led the charge from a […]
Derry double-header switched to Ballinascreeen
February 1, 2019
Derry’s dual double header this weekend originally scheduled for Owenbeg has been switched to Ballinascreen due to inclement weather. The Oakleaf footballer’s take on London at 12:30 in Division Four of the Allianz Football League before the hurler’s take on Donegal in Division 2B of the Allianz Hurling League. Sunday February 2nd now in Ballinascreen […]
Derry hurlers name team to face Down in league opener
January 25, 2019
New Derry senior hurling boss, John McEvoy has named his team to face Down in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B on Saturday January 26th in Pairc Esler. The county champions, Slaughtneil have four representatives on the 31 man panel for the clash. The full Derry hurling panel is as follows: […]
John McEvoy named as Derry Senior Hurling Manager
December 20, 2018
John McEvoy has been named as the Derry Senior Hurling manager for the 2019 season. McEvoy takes the reigns of the Oakleaf County as a former Dublin U’21 manager overseeing their march to the All-Ireland Final at the grade. He will be assisted by Johnny McGuirk who is also a former Dublin U’21 manager and […]
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 […]
An Dún claim historic first Mageean Cup title
November 14, 2018
Mageean Cup Final 2018 An Dún 5-13 St. Pat’s Maghera 1-10 Advertisement An Dún have made history claiming their first ever Mageean Cup title after comfortable dethroning St.Pat’s Maghera at The Dub on Tuesday evening. Ronan Blair turned in a man of the match display grabbing an eye-catching hat-trick with goals either side of […]