Cassidy delighted to get another ‘crack at Croke Park’

May 22, 2025

By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender (pictured) ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing […]

Derry eyes now locked in on Tyrone test

May 8, 2025

By Michael McMullan THE Derry message is simple this week. After losing to Meath, they are pouring their Christy Ring hopes into Dungannon on Saturday and their clash with Tyrone. The Oakleafers needed every sinew when they dug out a victory over Tyrone in the first game of the league. For manager Johnny McGarvey, his […]

Derry boss calling for more of the same against Donegal

March 20, 2025

By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey is under no illusions about the task facing his side against Donegal on Saturday. A win will keep Derry in Division Two and the Oakleafers’ boss stresses the level his team must perform at. After losing three games, their win over Meath was a boost but the performance […]

Derry hurlers must regroup ahead of Kingdom trip

February 6, 2025

By Michael McMullan AS weeks go, this will be as tough as it gets in the Derry hurling camp. Out of the frying pan and into the fire as the Oaks prepare to face Kerry on Sunday in Tralee. Manager Johnny McGarvey didn’t mince his words after their 19-point defeat at home to Down. It […]

Cleary has clear vision of Derry’s task

May 9, 2024

By Michael McMullan SATURDAY’S visit of London to Owenbeg is essentially an All-Ireland semi-final, insists Paul Cleary. There are two rounds of the Christy Ring group format to go but defeat in Kildare has left Derry at jeopardy’s door this weekend. Speaking after their win over Tyrone, Derry boss Johnny McGarvey felt two teams from […]

Oak Leaf hurler’s title hopes set for acid test

April 25, 2024

By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey said his side will face the “acid test” on Saturday with a trip to fellow Christy Ring Cup contenders Kildare. A glance at the table suggests that two from Derry, London and Kildare – all on four points – will advance to the final. After this weekend, Derry […]

McGarvey hoping Derry hurlers rise to the occasion

June 1, 2023

By Michael McMullan DERRY senior hurling manager Johnny McGarvey sees Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup final showdown with Meath as a “50-50” clash and hopes it’s his side that rises to the occasion. The Royals were narrow winners when the sides met at Owenbeg in the league stages of the competition, but Saturday (Croke Park, 5pm) […]