By Michael McMullan EAMONN Melaugh has stepped down as Derry senior camogie manager after one year at the helm. The Lavey man had succeeded the outgoing PJ O’Mullan. Despite starting the season without a host of players, he helped steer the Oakleafers to the Division 2A league final where they lost to Offaly. Advertisement Derry […]
Oakleaf injury crisis starting to ease says manager Melaugh
By Shaun Casey DERRY’S injury crisis seems to have taken a step in the right direction, much to the delight of manager Eamonn Melaugh. The Oakleaf County have pretty much been down to the bare bones throughout the All-Ireland series. They travelled to Waterford in their most recent outing three weeks ago with 16 fit […]
Senior survival key for Derry camogs
By Niall Gartland THE primary objective for the Derry camogs in this year’s All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign is pretty simple as far as manager Eamonn Melaugh is concerned – maintaining their senior status one way or another. The Oakleafers are flying the flag for Ulster as the only representatives from the province operating at senior level […]
Learning curve for youthful Derry camogie side
by Daragh Ó Conchúir at FBD Semple Stadium Derry boss, Eamon Melaugh felt it was part of a learning curve for his own young squad of players, with nerves a factor in how they started the game. He has had to plan without supremely talented and experienced performers such as Áine Barton and Bríd Rogers […]
Crucial Kingdom clash for Oak Leaf camogs
By Niall Gartland THE Derry camogs will travel to Kerry knowing that they only need a draw to book their spot in the Division 2A showdown against Offaly. It’s a happy position in which they find themselves, particularly as there was a certain level of apprehension at the outset of their campaign as new manager […]