By Michael McMullan DERRY named an unchanged side for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with Ulster champions Armagh in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. The Oakleafers will be hoping to bounce back from a devastating extra-time defeat at the hands of Monaghan. Ciarán Meenagh has made to changes his matchday squad with former All-Ireland winning minor captain James […]
Preview: Consistency v inconsistency as Armagh look to take another step forward
May 28, 2026
ALL-IRELAND SFC Armagh v Derry Saturday. 7.15pm, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds By Michael McMullan CONSISTENCY meets inconsistency on Saturday with Ulster champions Armagh taking on Derry on home soil. Since winning the 2024 All-Ireland title, Armagh have lost two of their 11 championship games. Advertisement One by a point to Donegal in last year’s Ulster final. […]
Derry back knocking on the door again
May 27, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY hurlers run out at Croke Park on Saturday aiming to end their search for an elusive first Christy Ring Cup title. It will be their fifth final in six seasons and a repeat of the 2015 decider won by Kerry. It will be a third meeting of the counties this year. […]
It’s going to be a serious final: Derry manager Glackin
May 26, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin said Friday’s Ulster final showdown with neighbours Tyrone is a “tricky challenge” his side are looking forward to. The game will take place in Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park which will pose a problem with players sitting exams earlier in the day. In his second year as manager, Glackin […]
Report: McDonnell the Derry hero with winner to set up final meeting with Tyrone
May 23, 2026
Ulster MFC semi-final Derry 0-10 Donegal 0-9 By Michael McMullan DERRY will face reigning champions Tyrone in next weekend’s Ulster minor final. Advertisement In a cagey and error-ridden game, Cahir McDonnell kicked the winning score. It was made by fellow substitute Rocco Devlin who turned the game for the Oakleafers. Of their final four points, […]
McGill ready for another shot at the Saffrons
May 21, 2026
By Niall Gartland ON paper, Derry camogs have a mountain to climb if they’re to surmount the considerable challenge of Antrim in this weekend’s All-Ireland Intermediate Championship group stage opener in Doire Trasna. They met a few weeks back in the Ulster Senior Championship semi-final with Antrim seemingly cruising to a 2-19 to 1-3 victory. […]
McGarvey expecting a much stiffer Kerry challenge in final
May 20, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY are preparing for a fifth Christy Ring Cup final in six years but Johnny McGarvey says his side must reach a higher level if they’re to finally get over the finish line. When they take on Kerry on Saturday week, it will be a third meeting of the counties this season. […]
Derry goalkeeper Lynch makes his return for Magherafelt
May 19, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY goalkeeper Odhrán Lynch made a return to competitive action last weekend in Magherafelt’s win over Bellaghy. Magherafelt were winners over the Tones thanks to a late goal from Derry U20 player Cahir Spiers. Lynch had an operation for an injury that kept him out of county action last season and he […]
Derry embark on new deal to grow football and hurling development squads
May 19, 2026
DERRY GAA have announced a new sponsorship deal for their football and hurling development squads. Their deal with DECO Engineering is multi-year sponsorship agreement geared at backing the county teams at U15 and U16 level, in both football and hurling. Derry GAA Chairman John Keenan says the deal represents an avenue for the county’s underage […]
Report: Antrim hit form to retain Ulster title
May 18, 2026
TG4 ULSTER JUNIOR FINAL Antrim 3-18 Derry 2-6 ANTRIM retained their Ulster Junior title with a dominant display over Derry. Tight defending, a powerful midfield duo and sharp forwards helped the Saffrons to a 15 point victory. Derry’s Aine Ni Lochlainn opened the scoring with a pointed free. Antrim then had a goal disallowed and […]