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 […]
By Michael McMullan FOR over 40 minutes last summer, Antrim were gazing into the eyes of the All-Ireland champions. Corrigan Park was packed and Patrick McBride’s two-pointers were injecting fuel into the Saffron engine. They were underdogs. Massive underdogs. There was the latest chapter of ‘Corrigan or nowhere; dancing in the west Belfast sky. For over […]
Another Division One title headed to Ulster at the weekend. Niall McCoy examines the province’s record in the competition DERRY – SEVEN TITLES THE Oakleaf County are Ulster’s most successful side in the competition with seven Division One titles and six more final appearances. Their first win came in the 194647 season when they defeated […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY forward Eamon Young sat out Wednesday’s Ulster U-20 defeat to Donegal as a precaution. The Newbridge man was part of the county’s recent All-Ireland minor winning teams. With James Sargent still on the way back from his ACL injury, Young was a miss in their narrow defeat to Donegal. Advertisement Derry […]
By Niall Gartland THIS time last year, a seismic shock was on the cards as Antrim played host to All-Ireland champions Armagh at Corrigan Park in the first round of the Ulster Championship. The Saffrons led at the end of a frantic first half though it all went a bit Pete Tong after the break. […]
By Michael McMullan DAMIAN McErlain will hope his Derry u-20 side can learn the lessons from Wednesday’s defeat to Donegal. A draw would have been enough for the Oakleafers to remain on course to top the group and make the direct step into the semi-finals. When Ger Dillon nailed his second two-pointer of the game, […]
Donegal 1-12 Derry 1-11 By Michael McMullan A STOPPAGE time point from Shane Callaghan booked Donegal’s spot in the Ulster U-20 semi-finals. Ger Dillon’s two-point free looked to have earned the Oakleafers a draw. Advertisement A draw would have put Derry in pole position to top the group but they now head into the quarter-finals. […]
I PLAYED on Derry teams against him for a decade, but the first time I met Bernie Flynn was at level six in Croke Park for RTÉ’s Saturday Game. I can’t remember who was playing but it was Bernie’s TV debut and he was excited. (Note to reader: Bernie is always excited.) “You look terrific,” […]
By Shaun Casey THE St Patrick’s Maghera students weren’t expected to attend school on Monday having just brought home an All-Ireland title, but for joint manager Joe McCloskey, the beginning of the week signalled business as usual. Only this week will be sweeter than most. McCloskey always knew this team had the potential to capture […]
Derry 1-20 Cavan 0-19 By Michael McMullan VICTORY wasn’t enough for Derry to secure promotion on Sunday in Find Insurance Celtic Park. Cork’s win over Tyrone saw the Rebels promoted alongside Meath. Advertisement While Cavan were beaten, Louth’s victory over Kildare saved the Breffni men from the drop to Division Three. “The overriding emotion is […]
