By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry u-20 goalkeeper Jack Scullion is the latest GAA player to make a step towards a career in the NFL after signing a scholarship with Rutgers University in New Jersey. Scullion, from Lavey, will take over as kicker from Jude McAtamney who has since signed for the New York Giants. A […]
By Michael McMullan BELIEF was a big word in James Sargent’s vocabulary after helping his Derry side fend off a strong Kerry challenge to book a spot in Sunday week’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland final. On a day when the Lavey youngster could’ve had goals to his name, qualification from Saturday’s battle came down to one […]
By Niall Gartland WITH their All-Ireland Senior status secured for 2025, Derry camog Aoife Shaw says the pressure is well and truly off for the remainder of their group stage campaign. Precious victories over Antrim and Limerick in recent weeks have ensured that All-Ireland Senior newcomers Derry will avoid the relegation play-offs, but they’ll still […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Johnny McGarvey is proud of the display of his side this season despite losing Sunday’s Christy Ring Cup final to Kildare. Speaking two days after their Croke Park defeat, the Lavey man was “gutted” for the players. After digesting the game, he felt the penalty before half time wasn’t the […]
By Niall Gartland DERRY minor captain James Sargent has already made quite a name for himself as a burgeoning young talent, and he’s hoping to pocket his second successive provincial medal at this level against Armagh this weekend. The Oakleafers won last year’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland title and Sargent is one of a batch of […]
Carryduff was named Club of the Year at Friday night’s Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars in association with McKeever Sports. Selected for their historic 2023 season which saw them win their first ever senior men’s title. At u-16, the boys were champions in Down before competing in the Paul McGirr Cup. There was Ladies Football […]
By Shaun Casey DERRY are expecting a difficult day at the office this weekend when they host London at Owenbeg in round three of the league. The Oakleafers have made a flying start to the season, collecting four points from their first two games. Johnny McGarvey’s side saw off Ulster rivals Tyrone and Donegal in […]
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Club of the Year sponsored by Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Carryduff It was an historic season for Carryduff who won their first ever senior men’s title with victory over Loughinisland. At u-16, the boys were champions in Down before […]
Below are the nominees for the 2023 Ladies Football Manager of the Year. Find out more about this year’s shortlisted nominees below. Greg McGonigle – Clann Éireann The Clann Éireann girls hit another gear in the 2023 season, claiming the Ulster Senior Ladies time for the first time ever. Managing the team was newly appointed […]
By Michael McMullan LAVEY have appointed Killybegs native Brendan Maguire as their new senior football manager. Maguire, currently living in Derry, has been involved as both selector and manager with Faughanvale. He takes over from Gary Cushnahan who stepped away at the end of last season. Advertisement Maguire played for and managed Killybegs at all […]
