All-Ireland SFC Round 1 Derry 0-14 Monaghan 0-14 By Michael McMullan KARL O’Connell was again the Monaghan hero with the kick to earn a draw at Celtic Park in a game they looked to have done enough to win. Advertisement Four points on the bounce saw Derry pulled ahead with Shane McGuigan’s ninth point before […]
Max ‘Mad’ keen to see Farney lift the title
May 27, 2023
By Barry O’Donnell MAX McGinnity’s wand of a left foot kept Monaghan’s provincial dreams alive in the closing embers of last weekend’s classic Ulster Minor semi-final with Tyrone, but he is concious that more magic will be required from the Farney if they are to annex the trophy. The Castleblayney teenager struck over eight frees, including […]
Mullan hails input of Derry management team
May 26, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY attacking ace John Mullan has heaped praise on their new-look management team after stepping in at the eleventh hour this season to help guide the Oakleafers to Saturday week’s Christy Ring Cup against Meath in Croke Park (5pm). Johnny McGarvey answered the call just three weeks before the league opener with […]
Derry name team for visit of Monaghan
May 26, 2023
By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Derry have named their team for Saturday night’s (7pm) visit of Monaghan in Celtic Park. There are no changes from the side that started the Ulster final win over Armagh. There is now place for Matthew Downey (quad injury) or Oisin McWilliams who continues his path back to full training […]
Brendan Rogers – the Smiling Assassin
May 25, 2023
Derry star Brendan Rogers has swapped the number three jersey and has been revelling in a new midfield role. Michael McMullan spoke to some of the men who coached and played with him CLOSE to an hour after kicking the winner in Derry’s win over Dublin, Brendan Rogers is still smiling. Still signing autographs. Celtic […]
JOE BROLLY: Ten minute ticket
May 22, 2023
By Joe Brolly MY son Niall says the GAA should sell tickets for the last ten minutes of games. The rule makers are incompetent and have been unable to do their job, so the spectacle has been ruined. Most games only begin these days when the 60th minute mark is passed. The new 10 minute […]
Gaelic Life Team of the Week
May 18, 2023
AFTER another week of action across Ulster, check out the latest Team of the Week. 1 Odhrán Lynch Derry Booked his spot in Derry folklore with his penalty heroics. 2 FINBAR ROARTY Donegal Advertisement Was absolutely everywhere in Donegal’s fine comeback win over the Cavan minors. 3 EOIN MCEVOY Derry The youngster played like a […]
Meenagh takes over after Gallagher steps down
May 16, 2023
DERRY GAA have confirmed Ciaran Meenagh will take over as the county’s senior football manager after announcing Rory Gallagher’s resignation as manager. Meenagh was on board with former manager Damian McErlain and remained when Gallagher was appointed as the county’s new senior boss ahead of the 2020 season. The Loughmacrory man was at the helm […]
McFaul winners shots Derry to back-to-back Ulster titles
May 14, 2023
Ulster SFC final Derry 1-15 Armagh 0-18 AET (Derry win 3-1 on penalties) By Michael McMullan CIARAN McFaul was the Derry hero with his winning penalty in a dramatic shootout at the end of a pulsating extra-time on Sunday at a packed St Tiernach’s Park. Advertisement Goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch saved penalties from Rian O’Neill, Aidan […]
Preview: Derry must match the Orchard need
May 13, 2023
Ulster SFC Final Derry v Armagh Sunday, Clones, 4pm (Live on RTÉ and BBC) By Michael McMullan THE last time these two jostled in the championship, it was the Covid year and Armagh’s 0-6 to 0-2 lead at the first water break had Derry chasing a game a second half gale wasn’t able to help […]