By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster final with Armagh (Clones 4pm). Derry were winners over Fermanagh and Monaghan on their way to the decider, with Kieran McGeeney’s side seeing of Antrim, Cavan and Down on their way. There is no starting berth for Ciaran McFaul who […]
STEVEN POACHER – Armagh need to take risks or they will be beaten
May 11, 2023
THIS Sunday’s Ulster final is certainly creating headlines before a ball is even thrown in with the unprecedented demand for match tickets certainly causing a stir amongst supporters from both counties. The decision to play the game in Clones obviously carries some history, mystic and tradition behind it but this is 2023 – common sense […]
Gallagher responds to domestic abuse allegations
May 11, 2023
DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has issued a statement following allegations of domestic abuse posted by his estranged wife Nicola on social media on Tuesday evening. In a statement through his solicitors, Gallagher said: “I have been made aware of a social media post by my estranged wife Nicola Gallagher in which she has made a […]
Skipper Cassidy hails Derry togetherness
May 9, 2023
By Michael McMullan CAPTAIN Jack Cassidy hailed the togetherness in the Derry camp after the county won their first All-Ireland U-20 B hurling title at the weekend. Derry’s 3-17 to 2-14 win over Roscommon at Croke Park made up for losing two previous finals and it gives the county a boost going with the prospect […]
Derry ease their way back to another decider
April 29, 2023
Ulster SFC semi-final Derry 1-21 Monaghan 2-10 By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Derry eased their way back to the the Ulster final with a controlled performance against Monaghan. Advertisement Rory Gallagher’s side replied to both Monaghan goals and never looked in any danger with 10 different players on the scoresheet. They had the ball over […]
Derry name squad for semi-final clash with Monaghan
April 27, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final clash with Monaghan (5pm) in O’Neill’s Healy Park. There is a return for Oisin McWilliams who missed the last four games with a fractured bone in his leg. Skipper Conor Glass and Chrissy McKaigue have been named after […]
Ending Ulster losing streak helped Derry momentum change says Rogers
April 27, 2023
By Michael McMullan IT took 24 years for the Anglo Celt Cup to make a return to Derry and Brendan Rogers feels ending their losing streak in Ulster was huge for the group’s development. The Oakleafers put their title on the line against Monaghan in Saturday’s semi-final, a repeat of last season’s last four won […]
Down finish with a flourish to claim eleventh UIster title
April 26, 2023
ULSTER U-20 FC FINAL Down 2-11 Derry 0-9 By Michael McMullan A GOAL from Odhrán Murdock with nine minutes to go put Down on their way to an 11th Ulster u-20 on Wednesday night in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Advertisement Oisin Savage landed eight points – taking his tally to 2-19 for the competition – […]
Down and Derry set for u-20 final showdown
April 25, 2023
Ulster U-20 FC final Down v Derry Wednesday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 7.30pm By Michael McMullan DOWN and Derry lock horns in Wednesday night’s u-20 decider with both sides hoping to add to a rich pedigree in the competition. Conor Laverty led the Mourne County to the title two years ago with Derry last winning the […]
Derry minors lay down a marker
April 21, 2023
By Niall Gartland THE Ulster Minor Championship is up and running and it’s set to be another busy weekend for teams across the province. Derry, who delivered a phenomenal match in their first outing of the championship, defeating Down by 21 points, will take on Monaghan in Owenbeg. The Oakleafers, who were strongly fancied heading […]