15By Michael McMullan GETTING to the National League final is on Derry’s radar ahead of Sunday’s showdown with reigning champions Mayo in Castlebar. With much debate surrounding the varying levels of value put on a league title, Derry selector Paul McFlynn feels his side’s focus has to be on a final berth. “There is no […]
By Michael McMullan DANNY McDermott is close to making a return from the collar injury sustained last November reveals Derry u-20 manager Hugh McGrath. Despite being just days overage for the minor grade, McDermott broke into the Glen senior side last term. After impressing on their way to the Derry title, his injury against Naomh Conaill […]
DUBLIN’S opening two boring defeats in the league prompted me to ask the question, “Why won’t they kick the ball in to Con O’Callaghan?” For those games, he was a peripheral presence, traking back and tackling round the middle third, taking a handpass at the last minute in a crowded defence. What a waste. Like […]
By Niall Gartland DERRY u-20 manager Hugh McGrath is ready to pit his wits against his native Down in Saturday’s Ulster Championship opener at Páirc Esler. McGrath is a native of Saul but you could say he’s a de facto Derry man at this stage having lived in the city for the last two decades. […]
THE reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin sent out another strong message of intent last weekend and based on current form they seem to be in the mood again this year. Their last two performances have shown the rest of the country what kind of performance levels will be required this year if they are to wrestle […]
THERE were midweek wins for Derry, Down and reigning champions Donegal in the Ulster Minor League. Four points from Conor McCahill helped Donegal to victory over Fermanagh (2-9 to 0-5) in Barry’ Ward’s first game in charge. Goal from Sean O’Carroll and substitute Alex Cunnea ensured the home side clinched victory. Derry came from behind to […]
Glen’s Conor Glass was named the 2023 Men’s Footballer of the Year at Friday night’s Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKeever Sport. Alan Rodgers caught up with Conor after he came off stage from collecting his award. The Men’s Footballer of the Year category was sponsored by Tyrone Trailers. Advertisement Receive […]
By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry player Enda Lynn has joined Antrim league champions Portglenone. Lynn, a native of neighbouring Greenlough across the Bann in County Derry, had transferred to London club Round Towers last season and lined out for the London county team. He has been joined by former Greenlough goalkeeper Kevin Mullan who had […]
By Michael McMullan DUBLIN manager Dessie Farrell said he can understand Derry’s stance not to go with a full-strength line-up for Saturday’s Celtic Park showdown. The Oakleafers fell to their first defeat of the season after securing their Division One status six days earlier in Salthill. Mickey Harte made seven changes for the visit of […]
Dermot McGuigan has a new love for Gaelic football in the sunny climes of Spain. In the week World GAA launched their new strategy, he tells Michael McMullan about what Éire Óg, Seville has to offer. IT’S almost 3,000 kilometres from the picturesque slopes of Slieve Gallion, in the heart of County Derry, to the […]
