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. . .
9. March 2023, Derry’s Paul Cassidy evades a challenge from Tom Lahiff of Dublin during Allianz Football League in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney
March 2023: Standing room only in Celtic Park as Paul Cassidy evades a challenge from Tom Lahiff of Dublin during a dramatic Allianz Football League game. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
10. April 2023, Derry City Chairman, Philip O'Doherty, welcomes Bohemian manager Declan Devine to the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney
April 2023: Derry City Chairman, Philip O'Doherty, welcomes Bohemian manager Declan Devine to the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
11. April 2023, Derry Minors' Leo O’Neill scores a first half point against Monaghan in Owenbeg. Photo: George Sweeney.
April 2023, Derry Minors' Leo O’Neill scores a first half point against Monaghan in Owenbeg en route to another superb year for the young Oak Leafers. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
12. April 2023, Assistant manager Daire Doyle and goal scorer Elicha Ahul celebrate Drogheda United’s win over Derry City in the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney.
April 2023: Assistant manager Daire Doyle and goal scorer Elicha Ahul celebrate Drogheda United’s shock win over Derry City in the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney