From Derry City’s memorable European run to a second successive Ulster Senior Football title for the Oak Leafers, it’s been another great year and, as always, ‘Journal’ photographer George Sweeney has been there to capture all the local action! So, as we head into 2024, here is just a few of George’s sporting images from another great sporting year across Derry and the north west. . .
49. November 2023, Glenullin ‘s Eoin McIlvar celebrates scoring a goal against Con Magees. Photo: George Sweeney
November 2023, Glenullin ‘s Eoin McIlvar celebrates scoring a goal against Con Magees as Glenullin make the Ulster semi-finals before bowing out. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
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November 2023: Steelstown Brian Ogs Ladies celebrate their Ulster Intermediate title success against Glenavy. Photo: M WIlson
51. December 2023, City of Derry Spartans’ Judith Storm finished in first place in the Derry XC 6k Women’s Open race at Thornhill College. Photo: George Sweeney
December 2023: City of Derry Spartans’ Judith Storm who finished in first place in the Derry XC 6k Women’s Open race at Thornhill College. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
52. December 2023, Derry City FC players Ciaron Harkin Shane McEleney,Tadhg Ryan and Shannon Dunne, pictured at the official launch of the club’s 2024 home shirt at O’Neill’s superstore. Photo: George Sweeney
December 2023: Derry City FC players Ciaron Harkin Shane McEleney,Tadhg Ryan and Shannon Dunne, pictured at the official launch of the club’s 2024 home shirt at O’Neill’s superstore. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney