By Michael McMullan DERRY are preparing for a fifth Christy Ring Cup final in six years but Johnny McGarvey says his side must reach a higher level if they’re to finally get over the finish line. When they take on Kerry on Saturday week, it will be a third meeting of the counties this season. […]
Derry manager calling for another dose of character and honesty
May 12, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey wants his side to show character and honesty when they put their Christy Ring Cup chances on the line on Saturday. After last weekend’s dramatic draw in Trim, the Oakleafers must beat Kerry at Find Insurance Celtic Park to ensure another meeting with the Kingdom, who are already […]
Nothing changes for McGarvey and Derry ahead of crunch Meath clash
May 6, 2026
By Michael McMullan DESPITE losing to Wicklow earlier in the competition, Derry manager Johnny McGarvey said little has changed as they prepare for Saturday’s clash with Meath in Trim. Favourites Kerry are on course to reach the final with a number of teams scraping for second spot. Derry led Meath for much of the league […]
Nothing changes for McGarvey as Derry head toward next challenge
April 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan RESULTS elsewhere in the group meant nothing ahead of Derry’s Christy Ring Cup clash with Wicklow on Sunday in Aughrim. That’s the take of manager Johnny McGarvey, who plots a second win for his side after beating Roscommon last weekend. With two teams qualifying for the final and with Kerry heavily fancied […]
Report: Derry shoot their way to winning start in the Christy Ring Cup
April 12, 2026
Derry 1-22 Roscommon 1-10 By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey was pleased his side got their Christy Ring Cup campaign off to a winning start. A controlled second half, playing into the wind, helped them to victory over Roscommon on Sunday afternoon at Find Insurance Celtic Park. Advertisement The home side led by five […]
Derry survival is on the line in Mullingar
March 5, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY must beat Westmeath on Sunday in Mullingar to give themselves a chance of beating the drop from Division Two. It still won’t be enough to save them if London then avoid defeat at home to Laois later this month. Manager Johnny McGarvey laid it all on the line after their defeat […]
Our league starts now says Derry hurling boss McGarvey
February 5, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey says his side’s Division Two campaign effectively begins on Saturday. The Oakleafers welcome Mayo to the recently renamed Find Insurance Celtic Park with both teams bidding for a first win. After suffering a heavy defeat in the first weekend of the season against Kerry, Derry then gave a […]
Derry face into another tough assignment
January 31, 2026
By Michael McMullan DERRY will take on Laois on Sunday as their Division Two campaign swings into round two. The Oakleafers travel south on the back of a chastening home defeat at the hands of Kerry last weekend in the league opener. The Kingdom hit two early goals as they shot into a commanding interval […]
Review of the Year in Derry: A tricky season for the senior footballers
December 23, 2025
By Michael McMullan A winless run AFTER the joy of back-to-back Ulster titles and landing a Division One league title, this season will always be remembered as one where Derry senior footballers failed to win a game. It resulted in relegation and a tame exit from the Ulster Championship. There were noted improvements by the end […]
McGarvey proud Derry despite devastating defeat
June 2, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey was proud of this side despite Saturday’s gut-wrenching defeat in their Christy Ring Cup final in Croke Park. Playing in their fourth final in five years, Derry were left chasing a slick and efficient London team who controlled the breaking ball on their way to an early 0-4 […]