TO say that Derry GAA is on the crest of a wave this week is an understatement. Having watched the minors beat Monaghan in Armagh on to win the All-Ireland on Sunday past, the attention now shifts to the seniors who take on Kerry on Sunday. While this column is generally reserved for a general […]
By Michael McMullan EVERY young player wants to play in Croke Park and Fionn McEldowney is no different, but the Derry minor skipper feels it’s the right decision to take the All-Ireland minor final to Armagh. Sunday’s game (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds 1pm) will be the Oaks’ fourth meeting with Monaghan this year and McEldowney knows […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Damian McErlain has paid tribute to how his young side mentally tuned in for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with reigning champions Galway. The Oakleafers won their 16th Ulster title last month with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Monaghan and were back with their games faces on at training by […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY have made one change ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against reigning champions Galway in Carrick-on-Shannon (3.30pm). Cahal McKaigue has been rewarded for his telling contribution to their Ulster final win over Monaghan. He makes his return after his comeback from injury with John Boyle the unlucky player to miss out in […]
By Michael McMullan DAMIAN McErlain said Saturday’s All-Ireland minor quarter-final is a “big task” for his Derry side against a Galway team with five of last year’s winning team on board. Saturday’s game (Carrick on Shannon, 3.30pm) is a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final where Derry lost by a point despite a spirited comeback. McErlain, […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor captain Fionn McEldowney said Sunday was the most dramatic game he was involved in after coming through to win the county’s 16th Ulster title in dramatic circumstances. It took two penalty saves from Jack McCloy before Conall Higgins nailed Derry’s winning kick in the shoot-out at the end of the […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor skipper Fionn McEldowney has embraced the busy schedule of games the new-look championship format has offered and is expecting a totally different Monaghan side in Sunday’s Ulster final. Just two points separated the sides in the first game of the season in Emyvale when Derry edged out the Farney County […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL minors’ defeat to Sligo at the weekend made no difference with Luke Barrett’s side already qualified for a spot in Saturday’s league final (Glen 12 noon) against Derry. Their victory over Tyrone ensured they topped the group on head-to-head and they take on an Oakleafers’ side with a 100 per cent […]
