All-Ireland SFC Dublin 0-22 (0-2-18) Derry 0-20 (0-3-14) By Michael McMullan DERRY failed to beat the group of death and exited the All-Ireland race at the hands of Dublin on Saturday night in Páirc Esler. Advertisement It means the Oakleafers ended the season without a win and face into a Division Two promotion challenge next […]
Derry v Dublin preview: A showdown awaits…
June 10, 2025
By Michael McMullan BEFORE a ball was kicked in the All-Ireland series, Paddy Tally looked at Derry’s group in two ways. The ‘Group of Death’ would tell which door Derry, Dublin, Armagh and Galway would be stepping from. Any team finishing in bottom couldn’t call themselves an All-Ireland contender. Finish in any of the other […]
Ulster’s top scorers from play in 2025
June 6, 2025
By Michael McMullan WITH the first season of the new rule enhancements nearing the championship’s business end, here are Ulster’s top scorers from play per county. The figures include the NFL, Tailteann Cup, Ulster and All-Ireland SFC. Conor Glass and his eye for goal leads the way from Mícheál Bannigan. Advertisement Dominic McEnhill and Garvan […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Who would be a pundit?
June 5, 2025
WHEN the draws were made I, like many others, had a stab at who I thought would top each group and who would go through. We all do it but I have no problem admitting that I made an absolute hames of the whole thing. These group games have blown the championship wide open and […]
Ulster players selected on the GAA Teams of the Week
June 3, 2025
SEVEN Ulster players have been named on the GAA’s team of the week. Marc Jordan, Shane McGullion and Conor Love were selected in the Tailteann Cup team. There are Derry and Cavan players on the hurling team. Advertisement Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort […]
Gaelic Life Team of the Week
May 28, 2025
THE championship action was in full flow against last weekend. Here is our selection of the star players from games involving Ulster teams. 1 ETHAN RAFFERTY Armagh A different kind of performance with a number of key saves proving crucial. Advertisement 2 RYAN O’TOOLE Monaghan Like a man possessed at times against Louth. Brilliant display. […]
PREVIEW: Do or die for Derry and Donegal
April 5, 2025
By Shaun Casey WHAT a difference a year makes. When these teams paired off in the first round of the Ulster Championship 12 months ago at Celtic Park, Donegal were the plucky underdogs and Derry were the bookies’ favourites. Sure, with Jim McGuinness back in the dugout, Donegal always had that puncher’s chance, but Derry were […]
Paddy Tally names his Derry side for Ulster clash with Donegal
April 3, 2025
By Michael McMullan PADDY Tally has named his Derry team for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash with Donegal on Sunday in Ballybofey (2pm). Goalkeeper Néill McNicholl, Martin Bradley and Dan Higgins are in line to make their championship debuts against the reigning champions. There are 12 of the team that played against Donegal in the league […]
The Oakleafers’ new focus
March 22, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY are still searching for their first win of 2025 but Sunday’s relegation leaves this weekend’s final league game with All-Ireland champions Armagh irrelevant. After two seasons in the top flight, the Oakleafers’ must plan to bounce back in 2026 but their eyes are now on the championship. “That’ll be our target […]
Two Derry changes ahead of Mayo visit
March 14, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Paddy Tally has made two changes ahead of Sunday’s visit ot Mayo (Celtic Park, 1.30pm). It’s a must win game for the Oakleafers if the reigning champions are to stand any chance of remaining in the top flight. Brendan Rogers will miss the game with the ankle injury sustained in […]