Derry league progress in their own hands


By Michael McMullan DERRY face into this weekend’s trip to Meath knowing a spot in the league final is in their own hands. After an opening round win over Carlow, the Oakleafers were beaten by Offaly before bouncing back with victory over Armagh. Lauren McKenna was the star two years ago across their drawn and […]


Gaelic Life team of the week


WHAT a weekend it was with the leagues in full flow with scores and incidents bursting from games across the land. Here is our selection from games involving Ulster teams. 1 RORY BEGGAN Monaghan Gave an exhibition in free-taking and also made a smart stop from Cork’s Mark Cronin in Inniskeen. Advertisement 2 CAOIMHE MCNAUGHTON […]


Lauren McKenna looking ahead to another Croke Park outing


By Michael McMullan DERRY’S tight, pressure cooker encounters from last season are sticking to them, insists Lauren McKenna. The Oakleafers’ were put to the pin of their collar last weekend against Offaly but prevailed, 0-10 to 1-6, to book a league final spot at Croke Park next month. Derry will face Westmeath in their remaining group […]


Derry lead the way on Soaring Stars team


ALL-IRELAND intermediate camogie champions Derry lead the way with eight players named on the PwC Soaring Stars team. It took Derry two attempts to win their first All-Ireland since 2012 with a fine performance seeing off Meath in a replay in Clones after the sides ended level in Croke Park. Derry has won an impressive […]