Rory Gallagher has had his temporary debarment from GAA activities lifted after a ruling by the Disputes Resolution Authority.
Process to appoint next Derry manager ongoing
September 14, 2023
By Michael McMullan THE process to appoint the next Derry senior football manager is still “currently ongoing”. Two of the men linked to the vacant post have been officially ruled out this week, leaving the Oakleafers still searching for their next boss. As reported by Gaelic Life, Ciarán Meenagh took himself out of consideration for […]
Meenagh rules himself out of Derry manager position
September 11, 2023
By Michael McMullan CIARÁN Meenagh won’t be the next Derry senior manager after ruling himself out of the running, Gaelic Life can confirm. Meenagh, a selector under Rory Gallagher, took on the role as manager when Gallagher stepped down after Derry’s Ulster final win over Armagh earlier this season. Gallagher faced accusations of domestic abuse […]
Meenagh takes over after Gallagher steps down
May 16, 2023
DERRY GAA have confirmed Ciaran Meenagh will take over as the county’s senior football manager after announcing Rory Gallagher’s resignation as manager. Meenagh was on board with former manager Damian McErlain and remained when Gallagher was appointed as the county’s new senior boss ahead of the 2020 season. The Loughmacrory man was at the helm […]
Preview: Derry must match the Orchard need
May 13, 2023
Ulster SFC Final Derry v Armagh Sunday, Clones, 4pm (Live on RTÉ and BBC) By Michael McMullan THE last time these two jostled in the championship, it was the Covid year and Armagh’s 0-6 to 0-2 lead at the first water break had Derry chasing a game a second half gale wasn’t able to help […]
Ulster final: Derry v Armagh – The key areas of Sunday’s showdown
May 13, 2023
Compiled by Michael McMullan HOT SHOTS DERRY – Shane McGuigan McGUIGAN has bagged over a third of Derry’s scores this season and is getting even more comfortable turning onto his right side to leave defenders guessing. One of the best forwards in the game, he has the cut of a player with an inner goal […]
Gallagher stepping back as Derry manager with immediate effect
May 12, 2023
RORY Gallagher has stepped back as the manager of the Derry senior inter-county football team. The news comes in the wake of allegations made by his estranged wife Nicola on social media earlier this week, detailing allegations several serious instances of domestic abuse over a prolonged period. Derry assistant manager Ciaran Meenagh will now assume […]
Ulster has been our sole focus says Derry stalwart McKaigue
May 12, 2023
By Shaun Casey CHRISSY McKaigue was just a youngster coming onto the scene when Armagh last won the Ulster Championship, getting their hands on the Anglo Celt for the seventh time in ten years during a golden period of Orchard County dominance. McKaigue came off the bench and scored a point as Derry crashed out […]
Derry name team for Ulster final showdown with Armagh
May 12, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Rory Gallagher has named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster final with Armagh (Clones 4pm). Derry were winners over Fermanagh and Monaghan on their way to the decider, with Kieran McGeeney’s side seeing of Antrim, Cavan and Down on their way. There is no starting berth for Ciaran McFaul who […]
KEVIN CASSIDY – Armagh need early goals if they’re end Ulster drought
May 11, 2023
NORMALLY we get to digest games and look back upon them, but given the nature of this year’s championship structure the games just keep coming thick and fast week after week. Last weekend went pretty much as we thought it would with Galway and Kerry running out convincing winners and lifting their provincial crowns. Both […]