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 […]
By Michael McMullan BELLAGHY manager Damian Cassidy says his side have to break even with Magherafelt in the kick-out department this weekend. Cassidy managed the Tones to their last title in 2005 and they’ll aim for a first semi-final spot since 2015. Bellaghy beat Ballinderry in Round One before going toe to toe with Sleacht […]
AFTER a busy weekend of championship action, we have counties heading into the business end of championship action. Donegal champions St Eunan’s were knocked out by Termon after extra-time. Newbridge and Cargin are through in Derry and Antrim. Ulster champions Errigal Ciaran will face Omagh. Here are the draws in Derry, Armagh, Donegal Tyrone and […]
THE Derry SFC will shed four more teams this weekend as the race of John McLaughlin heats up. Here are all this weekend’s fixtures… DERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Faughanvale v Bellaghy Advertisement Saturday, Owenbeg, 3pm DAMIAN Cassidy will be hoping Paul Cassidy is back after going off against Sleacht Néill. The Tones were […]
By Michael McMullan LOUP manager Declan McVey said his side are relishing another Derry championship test at Owenbeg on Saturday. They face reigning champions Newbridge with a quarter-final spot up for grabs. Playing a team of this magnitude is important for the team insists McVey, who took over midway through last season with the team […]
HERE are this weekend’s Derry football fixtures, with four teams set to drop out of the SFC race from Round 2B. Details are correct at the time of writing. Check the Derry website for any changes before making your journey. DERRY SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2A Steelstown v Loup Advertisement Friday, Owenbeg, 7.30pm CAHIR McMonagle’s […]
By Michael McMullan REIGNING Derry champions Newbridge enter the last chance saloon when they face Swatragh this weekend. Both teams lost their opening round games of the new-look back door format this season. Swatragh lost to Loup after coming from 12 points down during the first half while Newbridge were outplayed by Dungiven in a […]
