By Michael McMullan MICKEY Harte will leave it up to the Derry medical team to make a call on the availability of Gareth McKinless for Sunday’s clash with Dublin in Croke Park. The All-Star defender missed their 1-16 to 1-11 defeat at the hands of the Dubs earlier this month before making his return in […]
Time to shine, it’s championship time
April 7, 2023
With the inter-county season heading for the business end, Michael McMullan lists some players to watch out for in the championship for a variety of reasons. Lachlan Murray (Derry) EVERYBODY knows Shane McGuigan and what he can do. Elsewhere, Niall Toner turned him 0-6 from last season into a regular starting spot. While his goals […]
Rory Gallagher hits out at ruling that leaves five u-20 players in limbo
April 3, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has called on the GAA to “put back” or “find a solution to” a change of ruling that will prevent five of his squad from taking part in u-20 and senior championship games within three days later this month. The Oakleafers’ boss hit out the GAA ruling being […]
Derry and Tyrone play out a draw at Owenbeg
January 12, 2023
Dr McKenna Cup Derry 0-10 Tyrone 0-10 By Michael McMullan A STOPPAGE time point from Lachlan Murray saw Derry come from six points down to secure a draw last night in Owenbeg. Advertisement It was a night to cement the return of a rivalry with the Ulster champions battling their way back against a Tyrone […]
Sleacht Néill laying new foundations
July 26, 2022
By Michael McMullan IT’S all about building for the future insisted Sleacht Néill u-19 captain Jack Cassidy after his side’s championship success on Monday night. Their measured performance saw the Emmet’s overcome Desertmartin to complete a football and hurling double this season. Played on their home pitch for a the new Jack Cassidy Cup, it […]