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 […]
Ballymaguigan hoping for a change in final fortunes
October 1, 2024
By Michael McMullan THERE is a buzz and fluttering green and gold flags up around Ballymaguigan this week but senior ladies captain Annie Crozier is hoping for a change in final fortunes. They take on Magherafelt in the refixed Derry intermediate final hoping to bridge the gap from underage success. “It’s a nice place to […]
Magherafelt game a benchmark for the ‘Bridge
August 29, 2024
By Michael McMullan SATURDAY’S top of the table clash with Magherafelt will be an indicator of where his side sit in the Derry SFC pecking order insists Newbridge joint manager Gary Hetherington. The ‘Bridge backed up their narrow win over Lavey with a more convincing victory over Loup. Next up is a rematch of last […]
McGuckin happy with Magherafelt’s depth
August 24, 2024
By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT joint manager Brian McGuckin is happy to see depth developing in their squad after picking up their second win of the championship. Derry duo Conor McCluskey and Odhrán Lynch sat out their win over Lavey with Cormac Murphy only coming off the bench on his return from injury. McGuckin, who manages […]
Magherafelt aware of Steelstown threat
August 1, 2024
By Michael McMullan BRIAN McGuckin knows exactly what’s in store when Magherafelt begin their Derry Senior Championship campaign on Friday night. Last year’s beaten finalists face Steelstown and McGuckin, joint manager alongside Richard Thornton, can remember the Sleacht Néill escaping with a draw against the city side at the same stage last season. “It was […]
Rossa are planning without McCluskey
August 1, 2024
By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT will be without Derry’s All-Star defender Conor McCluskey for the foreseeable future. ‘Clucky’ will undergo an operation this week on a groin injury that hampered him through his season with Derry and will be out “long term” according to Rossa joint manager Brian McGuckin. After missing the first three McKenna Cup […]
Magherafelt return to St Paul’s after 13-year wait
December 8, 2023
By Niall Gartland CIARAN Higgins has had a long association with the St Paul’s tournament and he’s hoping that this particular Magherafelt side can do something special in this year’s competition. Higgins lined out in the St Paul’s Tournament as a player back in 1992 where they fell short against a strong Clan na Gael […]
Four Masters are hoping for another St Paul’s adventure
December 7, 2023
By Niall Gartland FOUR Masters are set to represent Donegal in the St Paul’s tournament for the second year running and that alone is an indication that they’re firmly on the right track as a club. The back-to-back Donegal Minor Champions made it all the way to the final in last year’s Ulster Championship at […]
Glen must be ready for a battle: Bradley
October 27, 2023
By Michael McMullan GLEN selector Johnny Bradley insists his side must brace themselves for a “serious battle” when they lock horns with Magherafelt in Sunday’s final (Celtic Park, 3.30pm). The Ulster champions are one game away from a third successive title, something Bradley didn’t entertain as being anywhere in the Glen psyche. Sunday is a […]
Magherafelt content with progress ahead of final showdown
October 27, 2023
By Michael McMullan BRIAN McGuckin said the Magherafelt camp are “really content” with where they are at ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Glen (Celtic Park, 3.30pm). After seeing off Newbridge, their recovery process and preparations fully kicked in for Sunday’s date with the champions. Conor Kearns, a central player in their 2019 and 2020 runs […]