By Michael McMullan DERRY selector Chrissy McKaigue says beating Cork is a necessity in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Division Two clash. Having already lost to Meath, the Oakleafers must continue their winning form as they target promotion with the Royals now having the ‘head-to-head’ advantage should it come into consideration. McKaigue played for Derry in 2022 when […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY are eyeing a third successive win as their new focus when they host Offaly in Saturday’s Division Two clash at Find Insurance Celtic Park. That was the take of manager Ciarán Meenagh before the Oakleafers’ bus had even pulled out of Newbridge after last weekend’s victory over Kildare. The last time Derry won […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh hailed two key aspects of his side’s display against Kildare on Saturday night in Newbridge. Aside from the grit they needed to come from five points down, the Oakleaf boss pointed to their use of the ball in the second half when both teams had the same number […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Eoin McEvoy is back running again but manager Ciarán Meenagh says he won’t be rushing the Rossa defender back into action. McEvoy has been managing knee tendinopathy in recent years but the Derry medical team have insisted on getting the issue solved once and for all. He missed the Ulster University’s […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh insists every league outing in Division Two is a big game as they welcome his native Tyrone to Celtic Park on Saturday evening. The Oakleafers head towards the weekend bidding for a first league win since their 2024 final drama against Dublin on penalties. “They’re all big games,” […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY are planning without Lachlan Murray for Saturday night’s league clash with Ulster rivals Tyrone at Celtic Park. The Oakleafers will also be without the injured midfielder Dan Higgins and will have to assess the fitness of goalkeeper Ryan Scullion. Murray and Scullion were named to start Saturday’s opener against Meath with […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh feels his side must find a balance in focus this weekend as their league campaign gets underway against Meath. With Páirc Tailteann under repair, the Royals have nominated Croke Park for their home games. Saturday’s opener (3pm) has been in the Derry sights since the fixtures came out, […]
Michael McMullan takes a look ahead to Derry’s new season and the importance of getting back to winning ways PICTURE the scene. Ulster final day 2022. St Tiernach’s Park. Chrissy McKaigue was about to lift the Anglo Celt Cup. The game’s ebbing through the wringer of extra-time poured petrol on a 24-year-old Derry fire of […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh is hopeful that goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch will be back ahead of their Ulster Championship showdown with Antrim. The Rossa ‘keeper is recovering from a hip injury but Meenagh says Eoin McEvoy is making “unbelievably good progress” from a long-term and lingering knee injury. “Eoin has a bit of […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh has named his team for Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup visit of Antrim to Owenbeg (7.30pm) There is a return for Gareth McKinless from injury with Jack Doherty also back in the fold. With goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch out injured, Ryan Scullion comes in between the posts. Advertisement Newcomer to […]
