By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh feels the new All-Ireland format is “brilliant” and the Oakleafers’ camp is focused on finding form at the right time as the season heads towards the final run in. A five-point victory over Donegal leaves Derry in second place behind Monaghan by virtue of the Farney men having […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey was full of praise for his side and urges them to stick together after Saturday’s gut-wrenching defeat to Meath in the Christy Ring Cup final. The Oakleafers were seven points down before they scored, trailed by ten at half time and were 13 points in arrears before a […]
All-Ireland SFC Round 2 Derry 3-14 Donegal 1-15 By Michael McMullan Advertisement SECOND half goals from Paudi McGrogan, Conor Doherty and Lachlan Murray shot Derry to victory on Sunday in a sun-drenched Ballybofey. In a first half where Shaun Patton hurt Derry with kick-outs over the top, the home side will rue four wides in […]
Christy Ring Cup final Meath 1-23 Derry 1-21 By Michael McMullan MEATH had to fend off a stern Derry comeback to deny the Oakleafers a first Christy Ring Cup title in a game of two halves at Croke Park on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement It was the shootout between star men Cormac O’Doherty and James Regan […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciaran Meenagh has named an unchanged line-up for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC game clash with Ulster rivals Donegal (Ballybofey 4pm). There is a second start of the season for Ciaran McFaul, with Shane McGuigan set for his 60th senior game for Derry. Injury has once again ruled out Oisin McWilliams and […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey has named an unchanged side for Saturday’s Christy Ring Cup decider against Meath (Croke Park 5pm). The Oakleafers lost finals to Kerry (2015) and Offaly (2021) and face the Royals who are bidding get their hands on the cup for a third time. The sides met in the […]
AFTER last weekend’s games, I’m still a little disappointed with the intensity levels that we are seeing in this year’s All-Ireland series. There is nothing we can do about that now, so we have to simply let it play itself out. I mentioned last week that I think for next season there will have to […]
By Michael McMullan THE dates, times and venues have been announced for the All-Ireland minor quarter-finals. Ulster champions Derry will take on Galway in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final. The Tribesmen were 2-9 to 1-11 winners on their way to the title despite a spirited Derry comeback. Advertisement From this year’s team, captain […]
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Vinny Corey hailed the overall input of Karl O’Connell aside from his dramatic equaliser in Saturday night’s draw with Ulster champions Derry at Celtic Park. The sides were level six times before Monaghan twice went three points ahead before four unanswered Derry scores looked like sending the Farney men home […]
Ulster MFC final Derry 1-15 Monaghan 3-9 AET (Derry won 4-2 on penalties) By Michael McMullan TWO penalty saves from Jack McCloy helped Derry on their way to a championship glory after a penalty shootout at the end of a mammoth final that had a bit of everything. Advertisement It was a 16th title for […]
