IT’S been some two weeks for inter-county retirements with the news breaking this week that Derry’s Chrissy McKaigue and Dublin’s Brian Fenton were calling it a day. Let’s start with McKaigue and what a servant he has been to club and county over the last number of years. He has witnessed some dark days in […]
NEWLY retired Chrissy McKaigue leaves a ‘legacy etched in determination, leadership and excellence’ according to a tribute released from Derry GAA. McKaigue has taken the decision to sign off on his intercounty career, 16 years after making his senior debut in a championship clash against Monaghan in 2008. Now 35, McKaigue made 149 senior appearances […]
By Michael McMullan NEW Derry manager Paddy Tally’s initial target is to get to know the squad as people. In the long term, the sights are set on success, developing players and he is fully aware of the talent in the group. He recalls how Derry pushed the Kerry team he coached every step of […]
Jim McKeever was one of the all-time greats. A book, including many of his own words, will be launched next week By Michael McMullan JIM McKeever was one of the greatest footballers of all time. He captained Derry to the 1958 All-Ireland final in a season where he was honoured as player of the year. […]
By Michael McMullan SUNDAY’S Ulster Junior Hurling final is Ballinascreen’s third game in 15 days but manager Cathal McDaid is relishing the busy schedule. As soon as the dust settles on the game, it’s time to get a look at what’s coming next. Any niggles and sores need managed. This week was about getting a […]
By Michael McMullan NEW Derry manager Paddy Tally is excited at the prospect of a return to county management and said it was an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. The Galbally man was ratified a three-year term at the meeting of the clubs on Thursday night. Having coached the Oakleafers during Brian McIver’s tenure as […]
By Michael McMullan NEW Derry manager Paddy Tally has announced his management team for the season ahead. Tally was ratified on Thursday night, on a three-year term, to succeed Mickey Harte after a four-month search for the Oakleafers’ new boss. Paul McFlynn remains on board from last season. They will be joined by Paul McIver and […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY will put Paddy Tally forward to clubs for ratification as their new senior football manager on Thursday night at Owenbeg, Gaelic Life can confirm. It ends months of speculation after Mickey Harte stepped down from the post. Tally was part of the Tyrone panel beaten in 1995 All-Ireland final and coached […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN have appointed former Donegal star Rory Kavanagh as their new senior football manager. The All-Ireland winner takes over from Malachy O’Rourke who stepped down after four years at the helm. Kavanagh will be assisted by David O’Herilihy who was his right-hand man in with St Eunan’s when they won the Donegal […]
By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT have appointed Gavin Devlin as their new senior football manager for the 2025 season, Gaelic Life can confirm. The Tyrone All-Ireland winning defender takes over from duo Brian McGuckin and Richard Thornton. Six-time winners Rossa were last the Oakleaf champions in 2019, reaching the final the following season and were beaten […]
