FORMER stars of Derry GAA launched a new book charting the county’s footballing history last week Written by Gaelic Life journalist Michael McMullan and published by Hero Books, Derry: Game of my Life looks back at the iconic games of 25 Derry stars. From Gerry O’Loughlin’s debut in the McKenna Cup to Damian Barton looking […]
Canavan and Tally among guests for St Louis talk night
By Michael McMullan LEADING GAA personalities will be in Ballymena later this month as St Louis Grammar school host ‘A Night with St. Louis’, a chat night featuring guests from across the GAA world. The event will be compered by former Dunloy and Antrim goalkeeper Shane Elliott, himself a past pupil of the school and a […]
Mickey Harte makes additions to his management team in Derry
By Michael McMullan DERRY GAA have appointed Matthew Godfrey as their new Lead Athletic Development Coach as senior football manager Mickey Harte makes additions to his management team. It comes two weeks after Harte was ratified on a three-year term with Gavin Devlin on board, who had been with him in both Louth and Tyrone. […]
IN FOCUS – Paul McFlynn: A stylish side of calm
Paul McFlynn was a mainstay in the Derry senior team for ten years and part of Loup’s success story from underage promise to Ulster senior champions. He sat down with Michael McMullan to recall a decorated career. PAUL McFlynn talks about football in the same manner he played, with utter calmness. The words and memories […]
The shifting culture of physical fitness
Former Derry star Paul McFlynn has noticed a huge shift in the world of conditioning across the GAA since his own playing days. By Michael McMullan IN the days after Eoin McEvoy lifted the MacRory Cup, the St Mary’s Magherafelt past pupils’ WhatsApp group was pinging with messages. Paul McFlynn was part of the 1996 […]
Paul McFlynn – dedicated to the cause
Ex Oak Leafer looks back on his career in the red and white of Derry
Survival of the fittest
Ex Oak Leaf star Paul McFlynn marvels at the conditioning of the modern GAA player
Take Your Points – Episode 11 – Brolly, Dublin and tiers
The most recent episode of Take Your Points sees special guest, former Derry player Paul McFlynn and the team discuss Joe Brolly and Dublin.
Former Derry players support Joe Brolly
Paul McFlynn and Gerard O’Kane believe that Joe Brolly is an important member of the RTE panel.