Sleacht Néill appeal unsuccessful


By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill’s appeal to Derry GAA was unsuccessful on Tuesday night Gaelic Life can confirm. The Emmet’s lodged an appeal following Sunday’s Derry SFC semi-final defeat to Newbridge. The club have made the decision not to pursue the matter any further. Advertisement It’s understood the appeal was centered on two fronts. Shane […]


Faughanvale’s finest hour: Their 2015 story


A look back at Faughanvale’s run to the cusp of provincial glory in 2015 By Shaun Casey EVERY cloud has a silver lining and when Faughanvale were disappointingly relegated to Derry Junior football at the end of 2014, they set their sights on immediately bouncing back and bringing some success to the club. Faughanvale had […]


Derry club Culmore mark birthday with a silver lining


City club Culmore Cú Chulainns are Derry’s youngest club. They won their first county title last week on their eighth birthday. Michael McMullan spoke with chairman Dermot McErlean about the journey… THERE will be many cups presented across Derry in the weeks ahead as the championship season hurtles into full flow. Joy and speeches and […]


Some scene: Swatragh and Devenish unite in memory of Paul Coyle


By Michael McMullan THE Swatragh and Devenish clubs will honour the memory of Paul Coyle next month with a special game at Davitt Park. Former Fermanagh player Coyle moved to Swatragh from Devenish and, alongside his wife Sally, raised their family – Peadar, Niall, Fergal, Aoife, Emer and Meabh. He immersed himself in the Swatragh […]


Derry’s hurling championship weekend at a glance


There is a full round of football action this weekend in Derry. Here are the details at the time of going to print. Check the Derry website for any changes before travelling.  DERRY SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 Advertisement GROUP B Eoghan Rua v Banagher Saturday, Owenbeg, 3pm AFTER losing to Swatragh, Banagher must find […]


Ciarán Meenagh confirmed as the new Derry manager


By Michael McMullan DERRY have appointed Ciarán Meenagh as their new manager, with former skipper Chrissy McKaigue as part of his management team. The Loughmacrory man was ratified at a meeting of clubs on Thursday night and steps into the vacant post left after Paddy Tally stepped down after one season in the post. Meenagh […]


Bradley appointment would be a “positive” move says Lynch


By Shaun Casey FORMER Antrim captain Declan Lynch believes that appointing Paddy Bradley as the new Antrim manager would be a “positive” move for the Saffron County after reports linking the Derry legend to the post. Bradley has been earmarked to replace Andy McEntee, who held the position for the last three seasons. Bradley had […]


Roles clear under McGuinness’ watch


By Michael McMullan THERE is no second-guessing your role when playing under Jim McGuinness, stresses captain Patrick McBrearty. McGuinness handed a teenage McBrearty his championship debut against Antrim in 2011, having played in the minor curtain-raiser. Since lifting the Anglo Celt Cup for a second time earlier in the season, McBrearty has been used in […]


Tyrone and Monaghan advance to semi-finals


By John Fallon TYRONE, Monaghan, Laois and Westmeath have advanced to the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship after two of the quarter-finals went to extra-time on a weekend of drama. The 2022 champions Laois will now meet a Monaghan side bidding for their first title in the grade in the semi-finals, while Westmeath, […]


FEATURE: The hand of friendship


By Niall Gartland REACHING across the county divide. The girls from Clann na nGael and Craigbane have joined forces and there’s a big, big day in the pipeline. Following in the footsteps of a similar amalgamation among the boys, the decision was made this year to merge the u-14 girls’ teams. The clubs straddle each […]