DCSIMG

Gaelic Games rss

Wicklow's Shane Byrne comes under pressure from Derry's Ruairi McCloskey at Owenbeg. (0705PG15)

Hurlers travel to Tralee in Christy Ring Cup

GER Rogan will have be looking for a much improved performance as his team travels to Austin Stack Park, Tralee for tomorrow’s Christy Ring Cup, Round 2A clash with Kerry (throw-in 1pm).

Dungiven draw, but Bangher lose out

Ballinascreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Wicklow's Shane Byrne comes under pressure from Derry's Ruairi McCloskey at Owenbeg. (0705PG15)

‘Good hearted’ Cathal (16) died on night out

A Co Derry teenager who died after being struck by a car in Newtownstewart on Friday night has been described as a “good-hearted lad”.

POINT TAKEN . . . Niall Morgan is a new weapon in the Tyrone armoury.

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’.

Allianz Football League Division 2 Final, Croke Park 28/4/2013
Derry vs Westmeath
Derry's Charlie Kielt and Lee Kennedy celebrate winning the Division 2 trophy
Mandatory Credit �INPHO/Morgan Treacy

SLIDESHOW:Grandstand finish sees Derry bag title video

DERRY produced a grand stand finish in Croke Park to clinch the National League Division Two title with their second victory over Westmeath in three weeks.

Dublin's Declan O'Mahony gets the better opf Donegal captain Michael Murphy.

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.

Derry manager, Brian McIver and County Chairman John Keenan pictured at the new 50 acre Owenbeg Centre which has been cleared to host competitive matches.

Owenbeg cleared for action

Derry has maintained its status as one of the GAA’s most progressive counties with the news that their second county ground, located at the fifty acre Owenbeg centre, has been given the green light to host competitive fixtures.

Steelstown's Stephen Cleary.

Cleary provides perfect Steelstown swansong!

STEPHEN Cleary went into Saturday’s game with a warning hanging over him - ’Help us to two points before you leave or else!’

Steelstown's Paul Ferris attempts to evade his marker during Saturday's game at Pairc Bhrid. 2304JM95

Dunne peanlty save secures points for Steelstown

SOMETIMES victory can be worth more than simply two points. Sometimes it can be a statement of intent - to yourself as much as anyone else. Saturday’s dramatic Division One encounter in Pairc Bhrid had that feel about it.

Jim McGuinness

Brolly’s Bites:Championship winners are a division apart!

Mickey Harte believes no team can win an All-Ireland from Division 2. More than that, he believes that winning the league is the best possible foundation stone for an onslaught on Sam, a double he last landed in 2003. It is an interesting perspective and explains why he and his troops have approached the current league with such vigour.

Find It

"Business owner? - Claim your business and Advertise with us"

In association with qype logo

Looking for...

Featured advertisers

Jobs

Search for a job

Motors

Search for a car

Property

Search for a house

Weather for Derry

Saturday 18 May 2013

5 day forecast

Today

Heavy rain

Heavy rain

Temperature: 10 C to 12 C

Wind Speed: 12 mph

Wind direction: North east

Tomorrow

Sunny spells

Sunny spells

Temperature: 8 C to 17 C

Wind Speed: 10 mph

Wind direction: East

Press Complaints Commission

This website and its associated newspaper adheres to the Press Complaints Commission’s Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then contact the Editor by clicking here.

If you remain dissatisfied with the response provided then you can contact the PCC by clicking here.

Derry Journal provides news, events and sport features from the Derry area. For the best up to date information relating to Derry and the surrounding areas visit us at Derry Journal regularly or bookmark this page.