By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT will be boosted by the return of Derry defender Eoin McEvoy for Saturday’s Derry SFC semi-final showdown with Newbridge. McEvoy, a nominee for Young Player of the Year, missed Sunday’s win over Dungiven due to his AFL trials down under. Magherafelt were 2-6 to 0-7 winners thanks to goals from Declan […]
Derry team named for Armagh visit
May 30, 2024
By Michael McMullan DERRY have made two changes to their team for Sunday’s visit of Armagh to Celtic Park (4pm). Injured duo Conor Doherty and Eoin McEvoy have been listed to start ahead of Declan Cassidy and the suspended Gareth McKinless from the defeat to Galway. Emmett Bradley retains his place with Cormac Murphy also […]
Derry unlikely to drastically alter approach says McEvoy
May 2, 2024
By Shaun Casey DERRY defender Eoin McEvoy insists Mickey Harte’s team won’t dramatically change their approach to Odhran Lynch’s sweeper keeper role despite being caught out three times against Donegal last month. Jim McGuinness’ side took full advantage of Lynch when he pressed up on Shaun Patton’s kickouts, with Daire O’Baoill (twice) and Jamie Brennan both […]
Ulster contingent on GAA Team of the Week
May 29, 2023
THERE is a heavy Ulster presence on the latest GAA Team of the Week Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition today and get access to […]
GERARD O’KANE: A final of the highest quality
May 18, 2023
I COULD easily be writing this column and replacing the words Derry and Armagh such was the paper-thin difference between the sides on Sunday past. Nearly 100 minutes of action could not separate the two teams and it eventually came down to the lottery that is penalties. Without going into the whole debate of the rights […]
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 have u-20 semi-final brought forward
April 4, 2023
By Michael McMullan THE Ulster u-20 semi-final between Donegal and Derry has been brought forward and will take place on Saturday at Owenbeg (4pm) following Ulster GAA’s CCC meeting on Tuesday morning. Following a coin toss, Derry have home advantage with Down’s semi-final with Monaghan remaining on Wednesday, April 12. Down won the toss and […]
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 […]
Seniors showing the way in Derry
March 29, 2023
By Shaun Casey RORY Gallagher’s Derry senior team competing at the top table will only drive the underage sides on says u-20 captain Dan Higgins. Higgins was part of the minor panel that won the All-Ireland in 2020 and from that side, Eoin McEvoy, Matthew Downey, Lachlan Murray, Niall O’Donnell and Mark Doherty have graduated […]
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 […]