By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher expects captain Conor Glass to “be fine” and available for the first game of their Ulster Championship defence on Saturday week against Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Glass was replaced early in the second half of their league final defeat to Dublin with what the Derry boss termed a […]
Ulster title still the main focus insists Derry boss
April 6, 2023
By Michael McMullan AS the dust settled on Derry’s concession of four goals in Sunday’s league defeat to Dublin, manager Rory Gallagher was adamant his side would be giving the Ulster Championship their full focus. “I think it was a brilliant league, we’re delighted to get to Division One,” Gallagher said in summary of their […]
Derry legend Jim McKeever passes away
April 6, 2023
DERRY GAA have paid tribute to former captain, manager and chairman Jim McKeever has passed away at the age of 92. He had a distinguished career at club and county level and was captain of the first Derry team to reach an All-Ireland final in 1958, leading to selection as the first ever Texaco Player […]
McFaul boost for Derry ahead of championship
April 3, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S championship preparations have been given a boost by the return of Ciaran McFaul to the squad after his recent return from America, Gaelic Life understands. The Glen man wasn’t part of the build-up to Sunday’s defeat to Dublin but his presence will thicken up Rory Gallagher’s options as they prepare to […]
Rory Gallagher hits out at ruling that leaves five u-20 players in limbo
April 3, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has called on the GAA to “put back” or “find a solution to” a change of ruling that will prevent five of his squad from taking part in u-20 and senior championship games within three days later this month. The Oakleafers’ boss hit out the GAA ruling being […]
Derry skipper Glass faces race against time for championship opener
April 2, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY captain Conor Glass faces a race against time ahead of the Oakleafers’ Ulster Championship opener against Fermanagh after being replaced in Sunday’s defeat to Dublin. Glass kicked a point in the opening half before assisting Shane McGuigan to a score on their way to interval lead, 0-6 to 0-4. The Glen […]
Dublin hit four second half goals to end unbeaten Derry run in league decider
April 2, 2023
Allianz NFL Division Two final Dublin 4-6 Derry 0-11 By Michael McMullan DUBLIN avenged their earlier defeat to Derry by landing the Division Two title in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. Advertisement The Dubs trailed 0-6 to 0-4 at the interval but hit four second half goals against a Derry team that lost skipper Conor […]
Derry name team for Croker showdown with the Dubs
March 31, 2023
CHRISSY McKaigue has not been listed in the Derry squad for Sunday’s NFL Division Two final with Dublin in Croke Park (1.45). McKaigue made an appearance in last week’s draw with Cork from the bench before being forced off with injury. Eoin McEvoy wasn’t in the panel for Wednesday’s u-20 win over Fermanagh but is […]
Meenagh backs McKaigue to be ready for league decider
March 28, 2023
By Michael McMullan ALL-STAR defender Chrissy McKaigue should be in line for action in Sunday’s NFL showdown with Dublin says Derry Assistant Manager Ciaran Meenagh. Speaking at Monday’s launch of the Ulster Championship, Meenagh also paid to tribute to strength and conditioning coaches Peter Hughes and Sean Quinn with he county’s medical team for keeping […]
Gallagher grants Derry players week off
March 23, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has given his players the week off ahead of Sunday’s trip to Páirc Uí Chaoimh Last weekend’s win over Clare clinched the promotion spot the Oakleafers missed out on last year and with Cork losing to Louth, it leaves Sunday’s game a dead rubber. “We had planned to take […]