By Michael McMullan WHEN Swatragh interim manager John Kearney emerged from the team huddle after victory over Bellaghy on Saturday evening, he had two concise messages. The players deserved all the credit for digging out the result and they’d have to repeat the performance in Lavey on Sunday (3.30pm) in their final group game. The […]
By Michael McMullan BELLAGHY were crowned league champions in Derry by virtue of 2022 winners Glen’s win over Tones’ nearest challengers Coleraine in their final game of the season. Damian Cassidy’s side – still with a game to spare – were on the cusp of the title after last Tuesday’s win at home to Dungiven […]
WORLD Mental Health Day takes place on October 10, which follows-on from World Suicide Prevention Day which took place on September 10. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Creating Hope Through Action.’ Clubs, counties and individuals are encouraged to engage with the campaign by visiting the links below for more information, resources and ideas […]
By Michael McMullan MICHAEL McShane insists his Sleacht Néill players will be sick looking at the goalposts ahead of their final group game in the Senior Hurling Championship later this month. The Emmet’s hit 18 wides in Sunday’s win over Lavey, but the Emmet’s manager wasn’t worried about their wayward shooting. “We have three weeks […]
By Michael McMullan IT was a magical weekend for the young camogs of Swatragh who took the Féile All-Ireland title home to a community who back them every step of the way. The Davitt’s are one of Derry’s superpowers, winning an unprecedented 19 senior titles in success along with a three-in-row in Ulster in during […]
These are the camogie nominations for the Derry All-Stars
Anton Tohill the teenage son of Derry All Ireland Winner, Anthony Tohill has signed a two-year professional contract with AFL side Collingwood. The Swatragh clubman has attended numerous trials and was one of four Irish players that attended the AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne in recent times. Towering at 6’6″, Tohill follows in the footsteps […]
Glen’s house is in very good order at the moment. The Watties have carried their successful underage form through to senior level, so much so that they are in fifth place in division one, just one point behind joint leaders Ballinascreen and the Loup. Their opponents are Swatragh, who are a bit further back in […]
WHAT a difference a year makes. Twelve months is not a long period of time in any walk of life, never mind that of an inter-county hurler.
