By Michael McMullan WHILE Derry manager Ciarán Meenagh accepts the “fair” opinion that his side may not be in Gaelic football’s very top elite bracket, the Oakleafers’ latest training window is aimed at giving a better account than their 2022 All-Ireland semi-final. Speaking after their four-point win over Cork – and before being they were […]
One change for Derry ahead for first championship meeting with Cork in 30 years
June 30, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY have made one change for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Cork in Croke Park (1.45pm), part of a double header with Dublin and Mayo that is expected to bring 80,000 fans. There is a return for All-Star defender Chrissy McKaigue with clubmate Padraig Cassidy dropping to the bench. McKaigue was rested in […]
Derry are living for days like this says Ciaran Meenagh
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June 29, 2023
By Michael McMullan DAYS like Sunday are what’s it all about for Derry manager Ciaran Meenagh and the Oakleafers’ camp. Their quarter-final will be followed up by a Dublin and Mayo clash that tops the billing. In a footballing sense, this is “real living” as the championship cranks up another notch with the group stages. […]
Meenagh insists most of Cork focus geared on Derry’s preparations
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June 26, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh says his reaction to drawing Cork is “no different” to what it would’ve been had the Oakleafers drawn Tyrone or Mayo in Monday’s All-Ireland quarter-final draw. Sunday’s Croke Park clash (1.45pm) is the first championship meeting of the counties since the 1993 All-Ireland final and it will precede […]
Loughmacrory coach Barrett hails the committment of the players
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June 22, 2023
By Niall Gartland LOUGHMACRORY coach Luke Barrett was hugely complimentary of the commitment of his players in the wake of their derby win over Killyclogher last Friday night. St Teresa’s have now won all four of their Division One matches to date, an impressive statistic reflected in the fact they sit top of the table […]
Derry focusing mainly on themselves says Meenagh
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June 22, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh accepts the tight turnaround time from Monday’s draw and says the biggest element of his side’s focus will be getting a performance in Croke Park. Like champions Kerry, Armagh and Dublin, the Oakleafers will have to wait to see who they are paired with before honing in closer […]
McKaigue good to go for last eight: Meenagh
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June 18, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh confirmed that Chrissy McKaigue will be “good to go” for the All-Ireland quarter-finals later this month. The All-Star defender was listed to start against Clare in Longford but an injury sustained early in the win over Donegal needed “a wee bit” of time. “If it was knock-out, sudden […]
Derry name team to face Clare
June 15, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh has named his side for Saturday’s final All-Ireland SFC group game with Clare in Longford (6pm). There is one change since the win over Donegal with Niall Loughlin listed to start of Benny Heron who was given the nod ahead of Loughlin in Ballybofey. Reserve goalkeeper Ryan Scullion, […]
Meenagh happy with new All-Ireland format
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June 8, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh feels the new All-Ireland format is “brilliant” and the Oakleafers’ camp is focused on finding form at the right time as the season heads towards the final run in. A five-point victory over Donegal leaves Derry in second place behind Monaghan by virtue of the Farney men having […]
Derry with a point toprove in fortress Ballybofey
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June 3, 2023
All-Ireland SFC Round 2 Donegal v Derry Sunday, MacCumhaill Park, 4pm (Live on RTÉ) By Michael McMullan IT took nearly 100 minutes of tactical intrigue to separate these teams in last year’s Ulster final until Brendan Rogers and Conor Glass ran Donegal on a path they couldn’t follow. Before that, it was one decisive swing […]