Football
No fuss following Mancini’s Departure
I found it very interesting to note that there wasn’t too much fuss or, indeed, controversy following the Roberto Mancini sacking as Manchester City boss early last week.
Gibson to launch 2013 Foyle Cup
Everton and Republic of Ireland star, Darron Gibson will officially launch the 2013 Hughes Insurance Foyle Cup at the Tower Hotel this Thursday.
Pat Harkin Summer Cup quarter-finals open tonight
The first quarter-final in the Pat Harkin Summer Cup will be staged tonight (Tuesday) when Brandywell Harps take on new favourites, Telstar Colts at 7.00 p.m.
It’s a Game of Three Halves in Oakgrove
Representatives of the Irish FA, Ulster GAA and the IRFU (Ulster Branch) will be in Oakgrove Integrated College tomorrow evening for a special sports seminar marking communtiy relations week.
Trojans mark anniversary year with Top Four Cup Final victory
Top of the Hill Celtic . . . . . . . . . .2
Gaelic Games
‘Ard’ Work but McKenna goal wins it for Trasna
Doire Trasna served notice of their Division Three promotion credentials with a hard fought, but deserved derby victory over Ardmore.
STEELSTOWN DEFEATED BUT MITCHEL’S GOOD RUN CONTINUES
The 10 minutes at the start of the game and the ten minutes after half time proved the defining spells in a low key encounter at Pairc Brid.
Feile Peil Na nOg 2013 Official!
IN 38 days, almost 3,552 Under 14 footballers will descend on Derry City for the 2013 Feile Peil Na nOg which was officially launched last week.
Golf
Foyle Lady Captain’s Open Day a phenomenal success story
Foyle Ladies Captain, Faye McGrotty, hosted her Charity Open on Friday May 19th, the event in aid of Action Duchenne (Muscular Dystrophy).
Greencastle member wins at Prehen
Former Faughan Valley five handicapper, Bernard “Bee” Kelly, now playing out of Greencastle, survived a break of tie on 40 points with City of Derry’s Tom McClintock when winning last Thursday’s popular Open Singles Stableford event.
Sean T. Hits Top Form at “Lowers”
Top scoring was the order of the day at Buncrana last weekend in the W. P. McCarter Memorial competition, which was sponsored by the McCarter family.
MCA Set For Golf Day!
Wales boss, Chris Coleman was the guest of honour at the Maiden City Soccer’s Celebrity Golf Day launch at Da Vinci’s Hotel on Friday last.
Travellers’ Trophy Tour Next Week
THIRTY-two players representing golf clubs throughout the North-West and further afield, will contest the 36th Travellers’ Trophy tour next week in Majorca.
Rugby
Stars celebrate sporting success at The Venue
IRELAND International rugby star Rory Best and Dungiven professional boxer Paul McCloskey were among the sporting names in attendance at The Venue on Wednesday night to celebrate some of 2012’s sporting highlights.
City of Derry Under 17s claim Ulster Plate
City of Derry Rugby Club’s Under 17s outscored Monaghan by nine tries to one in Cookstown on Saturday to win the Ulster Plate Competition in convincing fashion.
Other Local Sport
McCloskey ridicules Khan’s Mayweather hopes
Dungiven southpaw, Paul McCloskey has launched a broadside at former foe, Amir Khan after the Bolton boxer claimed this week to have set his sights on Floyd Mayweather Jr.!
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Smyth’s hopes of fast 100m dashed
Derry sprinter, Jason Smyth was left frustrated with his latest display on the track as his hopes of a quick 100 metres outing were dashed when he finished fifth in 10.67 seconds at a meeting in Orlando, Florida on Saturday.
Aaron makes an explosive return to ring at The Glassworks
Former double European kickboxing champion, Aaron McCarron, made an explosive return to the ring on Saturday night with a first round stoppage of Athlone’s Tony McCarthy.
Fairview’s Will records highest ever checkout
FAIRVIEW’s Will Boyle registered the first ever maximum 170 checkout in the history of the Friday Night Estate Services (Iona) Darts League last weekend.
Glassworks to host PT’s fight night
Paddy Toland Kickboxing returns to Derry tomorrow night at the Glassworks with former double European kickboxing champion, Aaron McCarron making a return to the ring to headline an action-packed night of top class entertainment.
Sports Columnists
Loyalty is Not a One-Way Street!
DURING the week, I tweeted: “To those tweeting ‘Thank you Sir Alex,’ as though you have shared some heroic adventures, it is worth remembering he is a complete stranger.”
The Boss Retires
I am and remain a great admirer of Sir Alex Ferguson mainly because, like the Glaswegian, I’m an old fashioned type of guy.
Morgan fuels Tyrone Championship chances
Have had a lot of people tweeting me since Sunday complaining about keepers coming out to take long range frees. To them, I say simply ‘arse’.
The Blue Tidal Wave
In 1980 the Derry Minors met Kerry in the All-Ireland final. Our young men took the field filled with hope, only to collapse soon after throw-in.
Ryan riding high at Brandywell
RYAN McBride may have been spotted by coaches from Derry City when playing in the local Pat Harkin Summer Cup and given his performance against Shamrock Rovers on Friday night, I must say I’m delighted with that particular discovery.
National Sport
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
DCAL to defend Windsor Park plans
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland will "robustly" defend its plans to redevelop Windsor Park in the wake of Crusaders' attempts to launch a judicial review of the case.
Hodgson plea to fans over chants
Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.
Keane free to face England
Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Ireland squad.
Good ground for Curragh classics
Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.
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Weather for Derry
Friday 24 May 2013
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