By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender (pictured) ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing […]
Cassidy hoping for one final push as Derry book another final berth
May 19, 2025
By Michael McMullan SEAN Cassidy has hurled for Derry long enough to know when they’ve been on the money and Saturday was one of those days. The Sleacht Néill defender ranks their 2-30 to 1-13 win over Wicklow as one of their best of the season. The timing of it was perfect. After losing to […]
Defender Cassidy looks for continued Derry momentum
February 7, 2024
By Michael McMullan MOMENTUM is the key theme for Derry hurlers as they face into Saturday’s trip to Letterkenny. Johnny McGarvey’s side, relegated from Division 2A last season, were winners over Tyrone on Sunday and defender Sean Cassidy echoes his manager’s preseason mantra. “Like any game this year, the big Johnny wants us to do […]
Sleacht Néill aiming to make another breakthrough
January 1, 2022
By Michael McMullan JANUARY means one thing to the hurlers of Sleacht Néill – it’s time to make the next step and book a first ever spot in an All-Ireland hurling final. Their win over Ballycran saw them take home a fourth Ulster title and with every foray onto the national stage, the Emmet’s have […]