By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey wants his side to show character and honesty when they put their Christy Ring Cup chances on the line on Saturday. After last weekend’s dramatic draw in Trim, the Oakleafers must beat Kerry at Find Insurance Celtic Park to ensure another meeting with the Kingdom, who are already […]
Derry and London set for crunch Ulster clash
May 7, 2026
DERRY’S clash with London is the key Ulster clash in this weekend’s LGFA schedule. With Antrim already having secured their place in the decider, the winner of Saturday’s clash will join them. The Saffrons beat both teams in the group stage. The game (1pm, Find Insurance Owenbeg) is essentially a semi-final. Advertisement At senior level, […]
Nothing changes for McGarvey and Derry ahead of crunch Meath clash
May 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan DESPITE losing to Wicklow earlier in the competition, Derry manager Johnny McGarvey said little has changed as they prepare for Saturday’s clash with Meath in Trim. Favourites Kerry are on course to reach the final with a number of teams scraping for second spot. Derry led Meath for much of the league […]
Ulster players on GAA team of the week
May 5, 2026
EIGHT Ulster players have been named on the latest GAA team of the week. Armagh and Monaghan booked their place in the Ulster final with wins over Down and Derry. Rory Beggan’s two-pointer sent M0naghan through after extra time. He joins Dessie Ward and captain Mícheál Bannigan in the side. Advertisement Armagh trio Jarly Óg […]
O’Neill hails Derry’s work ethic after second All-Ireland win
May 5, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 hurling manager Ryan O’Neill said his team are one of the hardest working teams in the county and deserve their success. A second All-Ireland B title was something they locked into their sights and O’Neill hopes their win over Roscommon is another step on the ladder to the senior panel. He has […]
Derry land a second All-Ireland u-20 title
May 2, 2026
All-Ireland U-20 B HC final Derry 1-17 Roscommon 1-11 By Michael McMullan A STRONG opening quarter paved Derry’s way their second All-Ireland U20 B hurling title on Saturday in Kingspan Breffni Park. Advertisement The Oakleafers led by three at half-time but never looked in any danger with their defence absrobing whatever was thrown at them. […]
Derry excited by their latest All-Ireland bid
May 1, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ryan O’Neill feels his side are ready for Saturday’s All-Ireland U-20 B Championship hurling final against Roscommon in Kingspan Breffni. It’s a repeat of the 2023 decider won by the Oakleafers, and O’Neill said Saturday can’t come quick enough for his side. After not qualifying via Ulster, for a crack […]
Derry name squad for Monaghan showdown
May 1, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s Ulster Championship semi-final clash with Monaghan in Armagh’s BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. The game will throw-in at 5pm and will exclusively live on GAA+. It’s the Oakleafers’ first semi-final since their 2023 win over Monaghan in Omagh on their way to retaining […]
Boyle: Monaghan always bring their best
May 1, 2026
By Michael McMullan THE story of Derry’s championship win over Antrim was in two parts – the number of goal chances created versus the two they actually converted. It was the opposite of the day Louth bolted the back door on them in Ardee but coach Martin Boyle takes their change a step further. He […]
Preview: Derry and Monaghan bid to open up the summer
May 1, 2026
Ulster SFC semi-final Derry v Monaghan Saturday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm Live on GAA+ By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry manager John Brennan had a phrase he’d roll out from time to time – the league is for playing in. As a multi-championship winning manager in different counties, he’d tell players to book any holidays before […]