Monaghan clash with champions given Saturday berth


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN’S prize for their dramatic win over Tyrone will be a semi-final with champions Derry on Saturday, April 29 (5pm). Ryan O’Toole sunk the Red Hands with a late winner in a pulsating game on Sunday afternoon. Vinnie Corey’s side now face a repeat of last year’s semi-final won by Derry on […]


Goals from McGuigan and Cassidy help Derry into the last four


ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL Derry 3-17 Fermanagh 2-8 By Michael McMullan DERRY eased their way to a semi-final clash with Tyrone or Monaghan with victory over Fermanagh in Brewster Park on Saturday evening. Advertisement The champions were out of the blocks with an Eoin McEvoy point on his debut after 43 seconds. Paudi McGrogan, ‘keeper Odhran […]


Derry have u-20 semi-final brought forward


By Michael McMullan THE Ulster u-20 semi-final between Donegal and Derry has been brought forward and will take place on Saturday at Owenbeg (4pm) following Ulster GAA’s CCC meeting on Tuesday morning. Following a coin toss, Derry have home advantage with Down’s semi-final with Monaghan remaining on Wednesday, April 12. Down won the toss and […]


McFaul boost for Derry ahead of championship


By Michael McMullan DERRY’S championship preparations have been given a boost by the return of Ciaran McFaul to the squad after his recent return from America, Gaelic Life understands. The Glen man wasn’t part of the build-up to Sunday’s defeat to Dublin but his presence will thicken up Rory Gallagher’s options as they prepare to […]


Rory Gallagher hits out at ruling that leaves five u-20 players in limbo


By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has called on the GAA to “put back” or “find a solution to” a change of ruling that will prevent five of his squad from taking part in u-20 and senior championship games within three days later this month. The Oakleafers’ boss hit out the GAA ruling being […]


Derry skipper Glass faces race against time for championship opener


By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass faces a race against time ahead of the Oakleafers’ Ulster Championship opener against Fermanagh after being replaced in Sunday’s defeat to Dublin. Glass kicked a point in the opening half before assisting Shane McGuigan to a score on their way to interval lead, 0-6 to 0-4. The Glen […]


O’Rourke and Bradley to remain at Donegal helm


AIDAN O’Rourke will continue as Donegal interim manager, assisted by Paddy Bradley,  for the rest of the season Donegal GAA have confirmed. The duo – who won Sigerson Cup medals together with UUJ in 2001 – were part of outgoing manager Paddy Carr’s management team. Carr stood down last week from his position with O’Rourke […]