Derry ease their way back to another decider


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 […]


Down and Derry set for u-20 final showdown


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


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 […]


Quickfire start was crucial for Derry says Rogers


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 […]


Glass named in Derry’s starting line-up


Conor Glass has been named to start in Derry’s Ulster Championship opener against Fermanagh as the Oak Leaf County defend their provincial crown. There had been injury concerns over the Glen midfield, who limped off during their Division Two league final defeat to Dublin with a hamstring wound. Glass forms a formidable midfield partnership with […]


Something special


By Shaun Casey WHAT makes Sleacht Néill so special? If you’re to believe Aoife Ní Chaiside, then there’s not that much really. But we all know different. Over the last decade, the club has emerged as one of the best in the land at football, hurling and camogie. Under the watchful eye of Mickey Moran, […]