Ulster SFC semi-final Derry v Monaghan Saturday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm Live on GAA+ By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry manager John Brennan had a phrase he’d roll out from time to time – the league is for playing in. As a multi-championship winning manager in different counties, he’d tell players to book any holidays before […]
Semi-final will be a “mammoth test”: Meenagh
April 18, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh says the Ulster semi-final is going to be a “mammoth test” as they eye another final spot. The prize also includes a home draw in the All-Ireland Championship further down the line. Meenagh will be on Clones on Sunday to run his eye over Monaghan’s showdown with Cavan, […]
Meenagh sees similarities with native county
April 17, 2026
By Niall Gartland IF there’s a man with his finger on the pulse of the happenings in two competing counties, it’s Ciarán Meenagh. Meenagh is steeped in all things Loughmacrory and helped lead his native club to a historic first-ever Tyrone Senior Championship last season. Their road to the top was no overnight success, and […]
Preview: Derry fancied to emerge from home derby clash
April 16, 2026
ULSTER SFC QUARTER FINAL Derry v Antrim Saturday, Find Insurance Celtic Park, 5pm By Michael McMullan THE last time Derry and Antrim played in the championship, Mick McCann was playing for the Saffrons with Barry Gillis in goals for Derry. It was the summer of ’07 and Chrissy McKaigue was playing in the minor game. […]
Changed times for Glass
April 16, 2026
By Niall Gartland A SERIAL winner. Or at least he was, but Conor Glass is back on the winning trail after a thoroughly forgettable 48 months. Let’s recall the years 2021 through to early 2024 (and for sake of expediency, we’ll not delve into his remarkable success at underage level). In 2021, his club Glen […]
Derry can see path to Ulster final
April 8, 2026
By Michael McMullan THE last four Derry years have been the ultimate mixed bag. The ups of back-to-back Ulster titles was followed by two seasons of wandering around in the dark. Changes in management. Defeat. Relegation. Negativity. While there were shoots of hope at the end of 2025, it was a winless season. This year […]
Meenagh says Derry eyes are locked on Cavan visit
March 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY must beat Cavan on Sunday if they are to have any chance of making a return to Division One. Defeat to Louth last weekend leaves their promotion hopes out of their own hands. Ciarán Meenagh’s side face a Cavan side scrapping to avoid the drop to the third tier. Advertisement Derry […]
Derry take their winning run into the lion’s den
March 13, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY will put their impressive recent record on the line on Saturday afternoon in Ardee. Four successive wins have given the Oakleafers a chance to make an immediate return to Division One. As statement wins go, Derry’s 1-31 to 0-14 hammering of a previously unbeaten Cork is well up there. Advertisement It […]
Meenagh: We’re building a squad
March 5, 2026
By Michael McMullan THERE are two prongs to Derry’s league season – amassing points and building a squad. That was the take of manager Ciarán Meenagh after Sunday’s landslide 20-point win over a previously unbeaten Cork. Since returning to the Oakleaf County, Meenagh has handed out six debuts. Advertisement Having played championship football under both […]
Beating the Rebels is a necessity: McKaigue
February 26, 2026
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 […]