By Michael McMullan DERRY have named their team for Saturday’s All-Ireland U-20 B hurling final with Roscommon in Croke Park (2.45pm). The Oakleafers go in search of their first success at this grade after losing finals to ten-time winners Kerry (2018) and Meath (2021). Derry were winners over Mayo and Donegal on their way to […]
Oakleafers eye first All-Ireland U-20 title
May 5, 2023
All-Ireland U-20 B HC final Derry v Roscommon Saturday, Croke Park, 2.45pm By Michael McMullan DERRY are aiming for a first ever All-Ireland U-20 hurling title when they take on Roscommon in Saturday’s showdown in Croke Park. The Oakleafers lost to Kerry (2018) and Meath (2021) in their previous finals before going under to eventual […]
Dominic McKinley: A lifetime of devotion
April 20, 2023
Dominic McKinley has played and coached at the highest level. Hurling and camogie remain very much in his blood. He sat down with Michael McMullan to chat about his career. DOMINIC McKinley, one of seven sons, came in the middle of John and Jane’s family of 13. Across from their home in Ballyknock, the McFaddens […]
Fixture details for All-Ireland B-20 B hurling semi-finals
April 5, 2023
ULSTER rivals Derry and Down have been kept apart in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland U-20 B hurling championship next weekend. The Oakleafers were 3-21 to 1-8 winners over Donegal on Wednesday night at Owenbeg with Down seeing off Wicklow (3-26 to 1-12) on Sunday thanks to an impressive display from Finn Turpin Derry now […]
Derry enter the last chance saloon
March 18, 2023
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY’S trip to Carlow is a must win game in Johnny McGarvey’s book. A draw would be enough if Kerry beat Down at home, but McGarvey isn’t dealing in the maybes as the Oakleafers aim to beat the drop straight back to Division 2B. Derry were without a point going into Sunday’s […]
Derry braced for crucial Ballycran battle
March 10, 2023
By Shaun Casey IT’S all on the line in Ballycran this weekend as Derry and Down battle it out for their first two points of the season. The two Ulster sides sit at the bottom of Division 2A, both on zero points after three games, so Sunday is a huge opportunity to get off the […]
Oak Leaf boss notes signs of encouragment
February 25, 2023
By Niall Gartland DIVISION 2A newcomers Derry have been thrown in at the deep end with a gruelling run of fixtures but their manager Johnny McGarvey says he’s been ‘encouraged’ by their performances to date. They’re still searching for their first points of the campaign ahead of Sunday’s visit of Kildare (Celtic Park 12.30pm), […]
Derry face into a rebuilding phase
February 3, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY hurlers begin a challenging Division 2A campaign at home to Kerry on Saturday (Celtic Park 2pm) without the spine of the team that gained promotion last season. Of the team that saw off Sligo in the promotion final, 14 of the 26 players listed in the programme are not part of […]
McKaigue happy for consistent Sleacht Néillto stay relevant
December 4, 2022
By Michael McMullan CONSISTENCY is a currency Chrissy McKaigue loves to deal in and as Sleacht Néill eye a fifth Ulster Hurling Championship on Sunday, the former skipper eyes the bigger picture. He knows nothing else. Despite the highs and lows of a decade of knocking on championship doors of all titles, the deep-thinking McKaigue […]
Mooney hopes Eoghan Rua keep on climbing
November 5, 2022
By Michael McMullan EOGHAN RUA Coleraine captain Ruairi Mooney says hurling in the club has reached its highest point to date as they prepare for the visit of Middletown to Celtic Park on Sunday. Their Derry Intermediate Championship success might have raised a few eyebrows outside the club, but, for Mooney, it’s the step they […]