Derry team announced for Castlebar trip


By Michael McMullan DERRY have named their side for Saturday’s clash with Mayo in Castlebar (6.30pm). It’s an unchanged lineup from their win over Westmeath with the only change coming in the panel. Gareth McKinless makes a return to the squad after a two-match ban with the injured Marty Bradley making way. Advertisement Derry: Odhrán […]


KEVIN CASSIDY: Championship….at long last


WE will witness the first knockout championship games of the year in the coming days, bringing the buzz and excitement with it. Yes, last weekend’s action did have a bit of spice but this weekend should see things really catch fire. It’s win or bust for everybody. Derry did just about enough to get over […]


MATCH PREVIEW: Derry face a tough assignment out West


All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final Mayo v Derry Saturday, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 6.30pm By Michael McMullan THE championship fire was stoked for Derry on Monday morning when they were pitted with Mayo. Emmett Bradley’s goal broke Westmeath’s resistance last weekend in Newry. It was a must-win game against a team promoted from the league’s third […]


Bradley hails a squad impact


By Michael McMullan EMMETT Bradley was Derry’s not so secret weapon from the bench in their magical 2022 Ulster winning campaign and he backs the importance of having a competitive squad. Bradley scored a point when he came on in all three games in Ulster as Derry ended a 24-year championship famine but stepped away […]


Nothing has changed in the Derry camp insists Bradley


By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Emmett Bradley has dismissed any rumours of discontent in the camp or any revolt against manager Mickey Harte. Speaking at the launch of the All-Ireland Championship at his home club Glen, Bradley – who scored Derry’s vital goal to sink Westmeath – said nothing has changed in the camp. The Oakleafers […]


GAA’S WORLD IN MOTION


By Brendan McGilligan GAELIC games are for many on the island of Ireland an important cultural vehicle and a staple of life. With Gaelic clubs being the pillars of many communities, men and women grow up engulfed by the sport from a young age. But the sport has come to mean so much more for […]


No minor matter for Ulster duo


By Michael McMullan REIGNING champions Derry and Armagh are both in All-Ireland minor semi-final action this weekend. Derry backed up their Ulster league and championship double with a hard fought win over Dublin after shipping goals at crucial times. Damian McErlain can call on a handful of last year’s starting team against Kerry on Saturday […]


DECLAN McCOY: Wishing away the seasons


I WAS struck by an interview David Clifford gave recently where he essentially said you can’t wish away the season just to wait for an All-Ireland final. ‘If you do start looking too far down the line, you’re not living in the present at all. You’re kind of wishing the time away. Even the time […]


CONFIRMED: All-Ireland SFC fixture details


By Michael McMullan THE fixture details have been announced orr the preliminary quarter-finals of the All-Ireland SFC. In Monday morning’s draw, Tyrone were paired with Roscommon Derry will be on the road to face Mayo while Galway welcome Monaghan. Advertisement Awaiting the winners are Donegal, Dublin, Kerry and Armagh who booked a quarter-final spot by vitrine […]


The clean sweep


Niall Gartland takes a look at the counties who have completed a clean sweep of league, provincial and All-Ireland titles in the one year Kerry (nine times) KERRY are the most decorated county when it comes to winning Sam Maguire titles having won the competition a record 38 times. On nine of those occasions, they […]