Eoin McEvoy was called into the Derry senior squad while still in school and within a year had two Ulster medals in his pocket. He sat down with Michael McMullan… AIDAN McEvoy’s car never cooled. Work commitments were juggled when he could. Whether it was Michael, Orla or Eoin pulling on a pair of boots, […]
By Michael McMullan KEEPING players injury free is the important factor for Derry, says defender Eoin McEvoy. The Rossa man also feels Derry are very close to the top teams if they can get a run with everyone on board. Speaking at last week’s Ulster University scholarship launch, he is positive about the county season […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY face into Sunday’s crucial NFL visit of Mayo without All-Star Brendan Rogers. The reigning champions must secure a first win of the season if they are to stand a chance of extending their stay in the top-flight to a third season. In an interview with Gaelic Life, manager Paddy Tally said […]
IT was another weekend of league action with the camogie campaign getting off the ground as well. Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 NIALL MORGAN Tyrone Tyrone’s main source of scores on a disappointing day. Advertisement 2 CIARA CLARKE Fermanagh Solid at the back as Fermanagh picked up the points in […]
By Michael McMullan MAGHERAFELT will be boosted by the return of Derry defender Eoin McEvoy for Saturday’s Derry SFC semi-final showdown with Newbridge. McEvoy, a nominee for Young Player of the Year, missed Sunday’s win over Dungiven due to his AFL trials down under. Magherafelt were 2-6 to 0-7 winners thanks to goals from Declan […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY have made two changes to their team for Sunday’s visit of Armagh to Celtic Park (4pm). Injured duo Conor Doherty and Eoin McEvoy have been listed to start ahead of Declan Cassidy and the suspended Gareth McKinless from the defeat to Galway. Emmett Bradley retains his place with Cormac Murphy also […]
By Shaun Casey DERRY defender Eoin McEvoy insists Mickey Harte’s team won’t dramatically change their approach to Odhran Lynch’s sweeper keeper role despite being caught out three times against Donegal last month. Jim McGuinness’ side took full advantage of Lynch when he pressed up on Shaun Patton’s kickouts, with Daire O’Baoill (twice) and Jamie Brennan both […]
THERE is a heavy Ulster presence on the latest GAA Team of the Week Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition today and get access to […]
I COULD easily be writing this column and replacing the words Derry and Armagh such was the paper-thin difference between the sides on Sunday past. Nearly 100 minutes of action could not separate the two teams and it eventually came down to the lottery that is penalties. Without going into the whole debate of the rights […]
Ulster U-20 FC final Down v Derry Wednesday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 7.30pm By Michael McMullan DOWN and Derry lock horns in Wednesday night’s u-20 decider with both sides hoping to add to a rich pedigree in the competition. Conor Laverty led the Mourne County to the title two years ago with Derry last winning the […]
