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 […]
By Michael McMullan DUNGIVEN’S prize for beating reigning champions Newbridge is a clash with 2024 All-Ireland champions in the next round. The Derry CCC have brought in a backdoor format this year and Newbridge face Swatragh in the backdoor as they bid to keep their hands on the John McLaughlin Cup. Derry SFC Round 2A […]
By Shaun Casey THERE’S nothing easy come championship time, and anyone can beat anyone in the Oak Leaf County, says Sleacht Néill boss Mark Doran. The men in maroon kickstart their campaign against Kilrea on Saturday evening. Derry have introduced a new championship format this year. The eight winners of the first-round games will playoff […]
By Michael McMullan PROGRESS made with more work left to do. That’s the take of Ballinascreen manager Liam Donnelly as his side parked their league season on Sunday. Up against a severely depleted Swatragh team, not much could be taken from their 19-point win and Donnelly quickly looked ahead. He steered Ballinascreen to their last […]
By Michael McMullan THERE is nothing to play for this weekend as Derry Division One comes to a tame conclusion. With Newbridge having secured the title, Castledawson relegated and Ballinderry facing a relegation play-off, everything has been decided. Now, all eyes are on the championship after Tuesday’s league meeting of Newbridge and Dungiven, who meet […]
