Bellaghy optimistic of Cassidy return


By Michael McMullan BELLAGHY manager Damian Cassidy is “optimistic” Paul Cassidy will be available for selection ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final showdown with Magherafelt. The Derry star limped out of their defeat to Sleacht Néill midway through the second half when the Tones were still well placed. A combination of Cassidy’s injury, Cahal McKaigue’s goal for […]


Newbridge numbers game keeping them ticking along says Gribbin


By Michael McMullan FOR the first time in 25 years, Newbridge stepped into a new season to defend the John McLaughlin Cup after their magical 2024 journey. This year’s Derry’s format will be different. They’ve waved goodbye to the group format in favour of a return to the backdoor with the draw coming in the […]


Late Lynch’s show stuns Slaughtneil in county decider


Derry u’21 Hurling Final 2018 Kevin Lynch’s 2-11 Slaughtneil 1-10 From Odhrán Crumley in Ballinascreen  Advertisement It took a storming second half from Kevin Lynch’s to overcome Slaughtneil and claim their third title in a row at the age group. The Dungiven side didn’t score until the 16th minute of the game, Slaughtneil rattling up […]