By Michael McMullan THERE is nothing that demands a dig like a defeat and Derry have been picking through the bones of their last two outings. Derry are aiming to put their best foot forward in Saturday evening’s do-or-die Round 2B clash against Meath at Find Insurance Celtic Park. For coach Martin Boyle, the upcoming game could come down […]
Bannigan: We can’t afford to cough up as many goal chances
April 30, 2026
By Niall Gartland IS everything coming up roses for Monaghan when it matters most? Well, manager Gabriel Bannigan points out that their well-documented injury crisis did have its silver lining. Not only did wounded warriors like Conor McCarthy, Bobby McCaul and Killian Lavelle return to the fray in time for their Ulster Championship win against […]
Changed times for Glass
April 16, 2026
By Niall Gartland A SERIAL winner. Or at least he was, but Conor Glass is back on the winning trail after a thoroughly forgettable 48 months. Let’s recall the years 2021 through to early 2024 (and for sake of expediency, we’ll not delve into his remarkable success at underage level). In 2021, his club Glen […]
Beating the Rebels is a necessity: McKaigue
February 26, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY selector Chrissy McKaigue says beating Cork is a necessity in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Division Two clash. Having already lost to Meath, the Oakleafers must continue their winning form as they target promotion with the Royals now having the ‘head-to-head’ advantage should it come into consideration. McKaigue played for Derry in 2022 when […]
McEvoy won’t be rushed back into Oakleaf action says Meenagh
February 12, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Eoin McEvoy is back running again but manager Ciarán Meenagh says he won’t be rushing the Rossa defender back into action. McEvoy has been managing knee tendinopathy in recent years but the Derry medical team have insisted on getting the issue solved once and for all. He missed the Ulster University’s […]
Review of the Year in Derry: A tricky season for the senior footballers
December 23, 2025
By Michael McMullan A winless run AFTER the joy of back-to-back Ulster titles and landing a Division One league title, this season will always be remembered as one where Derry senior footballers failed to win a game. It resulted in relegation and a tame exit from the Ulster Championship. There were noted improvements by the end […]
FEATURE: Quickly making his ‘Eoin’ mark
November 13, 2025
Eoin McEvoy was called into the Derry senior squad while still in school and within a year had two Ulster medals in his pocket. He sat down with Michael McMullan… AIDAN McEvoy’s car never cooled. Work commitments were juggled when he could. Whether it was Michael, Orla or Eoin pulling on a pair of boots, […]
McEvoy positive about new Derry season
November 13, 2025
By Michael McMullan KEEPING players injury free is the important factor for Derry, says defender Eoin McEvoy. The Rossa man also feels Derry are very close to the top teams if they can get a run with everyone on board. Speaking at last week’s Ulster University scholarship launch, he is positive about the county season […]
Scullion: Meenagh the perfect Derry candidate
August 7, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY All-Ireland winner Tony Scullion feels Ciarán Meenagh is the perfect man to lead the county forward. The All-Star defender also states the importance of getting a manager in place ahead of the forthcoming club championship, something the previous management didn’t have the luxury of. Meenagh, who teaches locally in St Colm’s, […]
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 […]