By Michael McMullan PADDY Tally has named his Derry team for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash with Donegal on Sunday in Ballybofey (2pm). Goalkeeper Néill McNicholl, Martin Bradley and Dan Higgins are in line to make their championship debuts against the reigning champions. There are 12 of the team that played against Donegal in the league […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: It’s time to shine
April 3, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to all teams who lifted silverware last weekend as the leagues came to a conclusion with four games across two days in Croke Park. The leagues have been very enjoyable for us as spectators to watch and I’m sure most teams got what they would’ve liked out of those games. Kerry would have been […]
There’s never ever an easy Ulster Championship game: McFadden
March 29, 2025
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL selector Colm McFadden has walked the walk in the Ulster Championships white heat and shines a light on the cut and thrust of the coming weeks. Having been a scoring ace, he is now on the other side of the line. Donegal are the reigning champions and have been faced with […]
Ulster’s first-time NFL winners
March 29, 2025
Shaun Casey looks back on Ulster county’s maiden Division One successes Armagh Armagh’s one and only National League title came 20 years ago during a golden period of success for the Orchard County. Following on from their historic All-Ireland win in 2002, Armagh backed it up with a first ever NFL title in 2005, beating […]
McErlain: U-20 brings a different dynamic
March 23, 2025
By Niall Gartland DOUBLE All-Ireland winning minor manager Damian McErlain has taken on the role of Derry U-20 boss, but these things don’t necessarily follow in straight lines so time will tell if there’s more big titles in the pipeline. Derry bagged the 2023 and 2024 All-Ireland titles at minor level under his tutelage, so […]
The Oakleafers’ new focus
March 22, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY are still searching for their first win of 2025 but Sunday’s relegation leaves this weekend’s final league game with All-Ireland champions Armagh irrelevant. After two seasons in the top flight, the Oakleafers’ must plan to bounce back in 2026 but their eyes are now on the championship. “That’ll be our target […]
McGeeney makes one change ahead of Derry visit
March 21, 2025
By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND champions Armagh have made one change ahead of Sunday’s visit of Derry (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.45). Jason Duffy who pulled up with a hamstring in the warmup ahead of the Kerry game in Tralee comes in with Oisin Conaty dropping out of the squad. Also put of the squad is midfielder […]
Derry receive Cassidy boost ahead of crunch Letterkenny visit
March 20, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey has been handed a timely boost ahead of their vital NHL clash with Donegal on Saturday. Shea Cassidy, sent off against Meath, had his red card rescinded on Wednesday night and is free to play this weekend. The Sleacht Néill forward was shown a red card for an […]
Derry league progress in their own hands
March 19, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY face into this weekend’s trip to Meath knowing a spot in the league final is in their own hands. After an opening round win over Carlow, the Oakleafers were beaten by Offaly before bouncing back with victory over Armagh. Lauren McKenna was the star two years ago across their drawn and […]
Doran returns to Sleacht Néill
March 18, 2025
By Michael McMullan SLEACHT Néill have re-appointed Mark Doran as their senior football manager. Doran had initially stepped away after two seasons in charge but is back on board ahead of the 2025 campaign. The former Down player is currently coaching Roscommon who are pressing for promotion back to Division One. Advertisement He managed Ballybay […]