2023 Ethan Doherty DYNAMIC Derry half-forward Ethan Doherty scooped last year’s Young Footballer of the Year award following an impressive showing all season with the Oakleafers. Doherty, who made his championship debut in 2020, has developed into a mainstay of the Derry team and made a particularly big impact in their run to last year’s […]
We’re just glad to have the Derry fans back on our side: Doherty
By Michael McMullan PLAYING in Croke Park brings the best out in players, insists Derry’s Conor Doherty ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Kerry. Doherty made a return from injury to help Derry to victory in last weekend’s preliminary quarter-final win over Mayo in Castlebar. It was the Newbridge man’s penalty that sealed victory […]
MATCH PREVIEW: Derry’s impact men may tip the scales
ULSTER SFC Derry v Donegal Saturday, Celtic Park, 6.15pm By Michael McMullan WHEN the teams emerge from the Celtic Park dressing rooms on Saturday, a whole 182 days will have passed since Derry and Donegal were pulled out of the hat together. Advertisement There was plenty of time for the Mickey Harte and Jim McGuinness story […]
Ball in players’ court for Derry return says Harte
By Michael McMullan WIN or lose on Sunday and the Glen county players’ return to action for Derry will be on their own terms, insists Mickey Harte. The Wattys have a second chance to win a coveted first All-Ireland title when they take on St Brigid’s in Sunday’s Croke Park showdown. Less than 24 hours […]
The fruits of persistence for Michael Warnock and Glen
By Michael McMullan IT wasn’t always like this for Glen and Michael Warnock knows it too well. Standing in the aftermath of a second successive Ulster senior title, he chooses phenomenal as the word that best describes being part of the current Glen glory story. Then, he looks into the rear-view mirror to give some […]
Tony Scullion hails Derry’s latest stars
By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry star Tony Scullion has highlighted his delight with the county’s four All-Stars and Ethan Doherty being named as Young Player of the Year on Friday night. The four-time All-Star defender said it was a just reward but a “dissenting” voice or two from within the county wouldn’t have helped their […]
Glen set to maintain winning run as action continues
By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Glen will be fancied to keep their winning run going this week when they travel to Ballinascreen (Saturday, 5.30pm). Malachy O’Rourke has yet to have his full hand on the pitch at any one time. Despite being hit by an early Swatragh onslaught, the Watties never reached for the panic […]
Match preview: Derry and Monaghan are set to meet again
All-Ireland SFC Round 1 Derry v Monaghan Saturday, Celtic Park, 7pm (Live – GAAGO) By Michael McMullan Advertisement THE more things change, the more they stay the same. For the third time in 377 days, Derry and Monaghan will lock antlers in championship football when Vinny Corey’s men arrive in Celtic Park on Saturday evening. […]
Half a dozen Ulster players on GAA Team of the Week
THERE were six players named 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 our archive […]
The temperature rises on Derry’s promotion bid
By Michael McMullan IT’S a case of unbeaten meets unbeaten on Saturday (5pm) as the Royals make the trip to Owenbeg. Rory Gallagher’s side will have the Meath challenge fresh in the memory from last season when a Niall Loughlin goal in an unanswered 1-4 blitz in the last 10 minutes dug victory from the […]