By Niall Gartland A MEMORABLE journey for the Derry minors has come to an end at the penultimate stage in the race for the All-Ireland, and manager Kieran Glackin expressed his undiluted pride in his players following their defeat to Cork. Second-half goals from Tom Whooley and Alex O’Herlihy ended Derry’s bid for a place […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin was glad to see his side “do themselves justice” in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final win over Roscommon. It came eight days after losing the Ulster final to Tyrone despite leading at half-time but it was a productive week for the Derry camp. After a spell of Tyrone midfield […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin is hoping his young charges can bounce back ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Connacht champions Roscommon. The Oakleafers were beaten by Tyrone in Friday’s Ulster final. After leading at half-time, Derry were closed out by the Red Hands’ ruthless 10-minute spell after half-time. “It’s a […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Kieran Glackin said Friday’s Ulster final showdown with neighbours Tyrone is a “tricky challenge” his side are looking forward to. The game will take place in Letterkenny’s O’Donnell Park which will pose a problem with players sitting exams earlier in the day. In his second year as manager, Glackin […]
By Niall Gartland DERRY may be back-to-back All-Ireland Minor champions but their manager Kieran Glackin points out that this is very much a new team and a new year. The Bellaghy man was handed the reins by Damian McErlain, who has moved up to taking the U-20 grade, though he hasn’t been left with much […]
