By Michael McMullan A QUICK-FIRE start against Fermanagh on Saturday gave Derry the opportunity to get their key men on the front foot says Brendan Rogers. The Sleacht Néill man said a line was quickly drawn under their Dublin league final defeat ahead of the championship. Derry’s analysis came down to two elements. The Oakleafers […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher’s focus is now fully on Sunday week’s visit of Clare. The Oakleafers took a significant step towards promotion with victory over Dublin on Saturday night. Cork’s win over the Banner on Sunday means Derry will gain promotion to Division One for the first time since 2015 if they […]
THE Hurler of the Year will be announced on the night of the Gaelic Life All-Stars on March 10 at the Hillgrove Hotel. One of the most prestigious awards at our annual ceremony, last year’s winner was Brendan Rogers of Sleacht Néill, a hugely talented player for both club and county who excelled in the Emmet’s […]
By Michael McMullan THE last time Derry and Kildare crossed paths in the league; it took a controversial late Emmett McGuckin goal to earn Damian Barton’s side a 1-18 to 1-17 win. From that Division Two clash six years ago in Celtic Park, only attackers Benny Heron and Niall Loughlin are on board with the […]
Dr McKenna Cup Derry 0-10 Tyrone 0-10 By Michael McMullan A STOPPAGE time point from Lachlan Murray saw Derry come from six points down to secure a draw last night in Owenbeg. Advertisement It was a night to cement the return of a rivalry with the Ulster champions battling their way back against a Tyrone […]
By Shaun Casey DERRY dual star Brendan Rogers believes that Glen could go all the way in the All-Ireland series and lift the Andy Merrigan Cup. The Watty Graham’s club dethroned the reigning All-Ireland champions Kilcoo in an enthralling Ulster final last weekend and now face Galway side Maigh Cuilinn in the All-Ireland semi-final. Rogers is […]
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill face a different type of test this weekend as they put their Ulster title on the line against Portaferry insists manager Michael McShane. Now in his eighth season at the helm, McShane guided the Emmet’s to tenth successive championship in Derry. Like last year, the club’s dual players quickly licked […]
By Michael McMullan PAUL Bradley has a full panel to pick from for the first time in his three-year tenure as Sleacht Néill senior football manager. The Emmet’s take on Lavey in Sunday’s semi-final, a repeat of last year’s clash when extra-time was needed to qualify for the final. Defenders Karl McKaigue and Paul McNeill […]
We linkup with Dunloy’s Ryan McCarry to check out his toughest opponents… Name: Ryan McGarry Age: 22 Teams played for? Dunloy and Antrim. Advertisement Who are your main rivals? Loughgiel. Which opposition ground do you like playing on and why? St John’s. We play our home county matches there and have played on it a […]
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT NÉILL hurling manager Michael McShane is “not ruling out” vice-captain Brendan Rogers’ involvement in Sunday week’s Derry SHC final with Kevin Lynch’s. Rogers hasn’t played in any of the club’s football or hurling games since fracturing a bone in his wrist on football league duty against Lavey six weeks ago. The […]
