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 […]
WATCH: National League Review – 6
Armagh’s revival. Derry and Tyrone lose. Down on the up. And much, much more on today’s podcast. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition today and get […]
Ulster u-20 management teams take shape ahead of throw-in
Antrim Manager: Colin Toal Backroom: Advertisement Same as 2025 for Toal – Michael Gerard Doherty, Thomas Logan, Stephen Bateson, Peter McKeever, Stephen McCann and Gavin Breslin make up his staff as the Saffrons try to make a mark. They’re away to Fermanagh first time out. One to Watch: JJ Higgins featured in Team of the […]
From the archives: Chaos engulfs another Armagh game while Derry dig in
10 years ago… ARMAGH’S Division Two relegation fears remained alive and well after they messed up their home match against Galway, the Orchard County having to be content with a 1-15 to 1-15 draw. As was standard with Kieran McGeeney’s side at the time, chaos ensued with Armagh finishing the game with 13 players – […]
Derry survival is on the line in Mullingar
By Michael McMullan DERRY must beat Westmeath on Sunday in Mullingar to give themselves a chance of beating the drop from Division Two. It still won’t be enough to save them if London then avoid defeat at home to Laois later this month. Manager Johnny McGarvey laid it all on the line after their defeat […]
Derry focused on on league final spot
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S hopes of reaching the Division Two league final will rest on Saturday’s visit of Meath. The Oakleafers bounced back from defeat in Laois to win on the road last weekend against Westmeath, but captain Niamh Quinn knows what is coming down the tracks. Saturday’s opponents had a double-scores victory over Laois […]
Early goals set Derry on their way to a facile win
Derry 2-25 Offaly 0-8 By Michael McMullan Find Insurance Celtic Park EARLY goals from Niall Loughlin and Matthew Downey set Derry on their way to a comfortable win over Offaly on Saturday night. It’s the first time the Oakleafers won three successive in two seasons and it keeps their promotion hopes alive. Advertisement Ciarán Meenagh’s […]
Still room for improvement as Derry face into Royal trip
By Michael McMullan DERRY can take another step towards securing their Division Two status when they face Meath on Sunday in Trim. The Oakleafers are coming in off the back of an excellent victory over Mayo but defender Patrick Turner said there is still room for improvement. After losing to Kerry and Laois, it was a […]
Derry eyeing new target ahead of Offaly visit
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 […]
Meenagh pleased on two fronts after second league win
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 […]









