By Michael McMullan THERE are two prongs to Derry’s league season – amassing points and building a squad. That was the take of manager Ciarán Meenagh after Sunday’s landslide 20-point win over a previously unbeaten Cork. Since returning to the Oakleaf County, Meenagh has handed out six debuts. Advertisement Having played championship football under both […]
With no pre-season competitions it’s harder for younger players to make their mark, but Niall McCoy looks at a few players that may have a say in the months to come ANTRIM EOIN HYNDS HAVING played a peripheral role in 2024, Eoin Hynds will be hoping to push on and try and nail a starting berth […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Martin Boyle was full of praise for Donncha Gilmore and Ruairi Forbes on their return from injury in Derry’s 3-12 to 0-8 win over Fermanagh on Wednesday night in Roslea. The Oakleafers were All-Ireland minor champions three seasons ago, but went into the game without senior star Eoin McEvoy […]
By Michael McMullan THREE Ulster players were named on the Electric Ireland minor star football Team of the Year. Ulster champions Tyrone are represented by Ben Hughes who had an excellent game in the Ulster final. Derry reached the All-Ireland semi-final through the back door, with Johnny McGuckian and Ruairi Forbes catching the eye. Advertisement […]
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final Derry v Galway Saturday, Parnell Park, 1pm By Michael McMullan DERRY minors bounced back from their Ulster final defeat and are now one hour away from a third All-Ireland final at the grade in six seasons. Martin Boyle’s side face Galway on Saturday and vice-captain Ruairi Forbes insists their 4-8 […]
