All-Ireland SFC semi-final Galway 2-8 Derry 1-6 By Michael McMullan DERRY’S hopes of a third All-Ireland final appearance were torn apart at the hands of Galway on Saturday evening in Croke Park. Advertisement A late Lachlan Murray goal put a gloss on a tough day the office for the Ulster champions who found their potent […]
Rory Gallagher took encouragement from shoots of hope from Armagh defeat
July 2, 2022
By Michael McMullan THE shoots of hope from Derry’s 2020 Ulster Championship defeat to Armagh gave Rory Gallagher the encouragement to drive the county to the new levels that delivered a first Ulster title in 24 years. From the “early training sessions” in the 2020 season, the Derry boss became aware of the swathes of […]
Breffni battler: Damien O’Reilly looks back over his career in a Cavan jersey
December 27, 2021
IN THE echelon of Cavan’s greatest, it’s fair to say that Damien O’Reilly takes a prominent position. Bravery, versatility, skill – the man had it all, but you wouldn’t sense it from talking to him. It’s fair to say this isn’t a fella with notions, but he reminds us that for most of his career, […]