By Michael McMullan GLEN have appointed Finnian Moriarty as their new senior football manager. The former Armagh player takes over from Rory Kavanagh who stepped down after one year in charge. Moriarty’s full management team is yet to be confirmed but it will include Stefan Forker. Advertisement The Wolfe Tones man steered a Maghery team […]
By Michael McMullan NEWBRIDGE began their homework on Madden on Saturday ahead of this weekend’s Ulster Senior Championship semi-final showdown with the Armagh champions. A second-half goal from Callum McGrogan was the key score as the ‘Bridge saw off Dunloy at Owenbeg on Saturday night. “I’d say they were there watching us so we’ll have to […]
By Michael McMullan GLEN and Sleacht Néill are among clubs in Derry looking for a new senior football manager. Rory Kavanagh has stepped down from his role with Glen. The 2012 All-Ireland winner with Donegal took over from Malachy O’Rourke ahead of the 2025 season. Advertisement The Watties were beaten by Magherafelt in the semi-final […]
By Michael McMullan IT might have been a first taste of Ulster in 35 years, but defeat to Clann Éireann cut Newbridge deep last year. The Derry champions are back in the arena this weekend when Dunloy visit Owenbeg on Saturday night. “It’s definitely been talked about,” said Ryan McElhone of last year’s defeat. McElhone […]
By Michael McMullan NEWBRIDGE defender Paudi McGrogan insists their main motivation is staying at the top for as long as they can. The reigning champions face Magherafelt in Sunday’s decider, after their gradual rise up the ladder in the Oakleaf County. They lost two semi-finals in recent seasons, to Glen and Magherafelt, before getting their […]
By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT have got their identity back this season, insists Conor McCluskey. The Rossa have impressed on their way to Sunday’s showdown with Newbridge. McCluskey missed last season with injury before making a return to Derry colours at the tail end of the 2025 championship. Advertisement Magherafelt’s brand of front-foot football has been […]
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill have lodged an appeal following the outcome of Sunday’s Derry SFC semi-final defeat to Newbridge, Gaelic Life can confirm. The club met since the game and have made the decision to appeal. The appeal is to be heard on Tuesday night. The final between Magherafelt and Newbridge is scheduled for […]
By Michael McMullan FRESHNESS is the key word this week for Sleacht Néill football manager Mark Doran. The Emmet’s face reigning champions Newbridge in Sunday’s Derry Senior Championship semi-final as they chase a first title since 2020. It will be a ninth weekend of championship in 10 weekends, their only weekend off coming as a result […]
REIGNING Derry champions Newbridge are hosting a special heritage day as part of their centenary year celebrations. Saturday week’s event, titled “A Journey in Time: 100 Years of Newbridge” – will bring the community together to reflect on a century of GAA, music and community. The day will feature an exhibition of photos, memorabilia and […]
THE knock-out stages in the Derry football championships begin this week. Here at the fixtures… DERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS Glen v Banagher Advertisement Saturday, Owenbeg, 5pm A REPEAT of the first round game won by the Watties. Glen have their share of injury concerns but have plenty of quality. They’ll need it against a […]
