Sport

Derry City target Gavin Whyte pictured while at Portsmouth last season.

Lynch keen to enter transfer 'rat race' for Whyte

Soccer legend, eighty-six year old John ‘Jobby’ Crossan closes the door, for the final time, on his Sports Centre in Pennyburn on Friday. Photo: George Sweeney

Jobby closes the doors on 'Last of the Summer Whine' club

Institute manager Kevin Deery greets Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell recently. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch can build Derry City legacy says Kevin Deery

A fresh faced Ruaidhri Higgins when he took the Derry City hotseat in 2021.

Higgins says he suffered 'burnout' as Derry City boss

Mikhail Kennedy looked back to his best against Armagh City last week. Photo: George Sweeney

Deery delight at duo's timely return!

Will Fleury will get his title shot against Czech MMA legend Vemola at OKTAGON 65, on 29th December.

Ex-footballer turned MMA star makes Will Fleury prediction ahead of Prague Vémol...

Group photo of Childrens Ward staff

‘Fred the Red’ Visits Children’s Ward at Altnagelvin Hospital

Young footballers show off their skills to coach Sean Davis at Templemore.

Sean Davis 3 day Christmas Soccer Bonanza is back!

Local primary school pupils prepare to meet Manchester United mascot Fred the Red at St Joseph's Boys School.

20 devilish photos as Fred the Red visits St Joseph's

Football

Institute centre-half Brandon Diau in a head-to-head dual with Igor Rutkowski of Armagh City. Photo: George Sweeney

Frustrated Institute held by Armagh City at Brandywell

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Former Derry City midfielder wasn't surprised when Tiernan Lynch got the Derry job.

Tiernan can be Derry City's Lynchpin: Thomson

Derry City’s new manager Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell on Wednesday. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch will cast net wide in hunt for new blood

Derry City's new manager Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell on Wednesday. Photograph: George Sweeney

New Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch outlines his Derry City blueprint

Derry City’s new manager Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell on Wednesday. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch striving to knock Rovers and Shels 'off their perch'

Tiernan Lynch and his brother Seamus’ final game in charge with Larne against Institute in the Brandywell on Tuesday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch says it's time to 'turn the page' as he begins new chapter with Derry

Incoming Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch’s final game in charge with Larne against Institute in the Brandywell on Tuesday evening. Photograph: George Sweeney

Tiernan Lynch bids farewell to Larne with Cup victory over 'Stute

Derry City

Tiernan Lynch is the new Derry City manager.

Derry City impressed by Lynch's 'vision and energy'

DERRY CITY Football Club Chief Executive Sean Barrett has confirmed the arrival of new Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch and says the Candy Stripes were impressed by 'his vision and energy' to take the club forward.

Simon Collins

Tiernan Lynch is set to become the new Derry City manager.

Lynch set to be appointed Derry City boss

Larne Manager Tiernan Lynch is a frontrunner for the vacant Derry job.

Lynch refuses to rule out Derry City job

Ruaidhrí Higgins pictured with young Derry City fans. DER2244GS – 57

Higgins' brother hits out at 'public vitriol' aimed at ex-City boss

Both Ruaidhri Higgins and his former captain Patrick McEleney have left Brandywell.

Higgins' parting message to Derry City supporters

Celtic

Manchester United fans at the Derry City v Manchester United friendly.

35 photos from friendly between Derry City FC and Manchester United in 2000

It was 2000.

Kevin Mullan

Celtic boys celebrate winning last year's Minor SuperCup. (Photo: Stephen Hamilton /Presseye)

Old Firm could be set for SuperCupNI showdown

Celtic FC Foundation’s first-ever Sleep Out in Derry is now just weeks away and the famous Glasgow football club has said there is still time to support its 2023 Christmas Appeal.

Celtic FC encourages people to sign up for first ever ‘Sleep Out’ in Derry

Celtic's International Soccer Academy manager Jose Romero pictured with Don Bosco's chairman Martin Crumley after the local club extended its partnership with the SPL giants.

Don Bosco's renew contract with Celtic FC

Celtic's International Soccer Academy manager Jose Romero pictured with Don Bosco's chairman Martin Crumley after the local club extended its partnership with the SPL giants.

Celtic captain sends welcome message to Don Bosco's

Sport Opinion

Larne's players and fans celebrate their Danske Bank Premier victory on Friday night. (Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Sean Connor: Premiership title reward for sticking to the plan

​Pablo Picasso was a visionary artist and he believed that you needed to have a clear plan in order to achieve any goal or objective you had.

by Sean Connor
Two young Derry fans enjoy Saturday's dramatic victory over Dublin. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2309GS – 71

OPINION: This Derry can reach far more than just Division One

Former Dublin star Philly McMahon. (INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

DERRY GAA: 'Our Choice - We can all do better'

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Other Sport

Seventeen-year-old Kickboxing World champion Aidan McCauley at home with his mum Emma holding Enzo the dog, his sister Daisy and dad Brian. Photo: George Sweeney

Diabetes can't knock out new World Champion Aidan!

With Thursday, November 14th designated ‘World Diabetes Day’, Derry has a timely and very fitting new World Champion! Here Aidan McCauley and his dad, Brian, talk to the Journal’s Michael Wilson about Aidan’s Type 1 diagnosis and how he refuses to allow it to set sporting boundaries for him…….

Michael Wilson

Faye Leonard pictured on the podium in Edinburgh.

Medal haul for North West Karate Federation in Scotland

Stephen Brett on the podium at the World Karate and Kickboxing Championships held in Albufeira, Portugal.

Double golds for Derry brothers in Portugal

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Experts reveal the best beginner running shoes for parkrun

Len McKinney & Track Lotto Brandywell 525 Derby heat winner 'Mineola Oyster' with (from left) owner Seamus McCloskey and Gregory Kearney.

GREYHOUNDS: Special fundraising night at Lifford​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​...

Oakleaf ABC boxer Carleigh Irving show off her European U23 silver medal with Oakleaf coach Eugene 'Budge' O'Kane.

Carleigh shines at European U23 Championships

Members of Crana Karate Club junior class members with MMA Professional Darragh Kelly during the recent coaching session at the club.

MMA star visits Crana Karate Club

More Sport

Children wearing football shirts donated as part of the Kitmas appeal

The power of football, community, and a little festive magic.

Craigbane GAC.

Craigbane resubmit plans for extension of clubhouse at north Derry club

Action from the Cricket Blitz, organised by the North West Cricket Union, held in the Foyle arena on Monday afternoon. Photograph: George Sweeney

Check out these 25 super snaps from the Disability Cricket Blitz

Noamh Padraig's Caolan McColgan shields the ball from Craigbane's James McLaughlin during Saturday's final. Photo: George Sweeney

"Evan was in all our thoughts throughout the whole championship."

Scott Macbeth won the Radio Foyle Player of the Year, Warriors Men's Player of the Year and Premiership 1 batting awards at the NW Cricket Union presentation evening.

PHOTOS: NW Cricket Union annual awards evening

Naomh Padraig, Muff players and managers celebrate their historic Ulster Junior title in Celtic Park on Saturday. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Muff claim emotional Ulster final victory against Craigbane

New Derry senior football manager Paddy Tally believes the McKenna Cup will be a big loss in 2025. Photo: George Sweeney

Tally says McKenna Cup is a loss for 2025!

'I’m a golf expert: this is the one mistake that can knock 30 yards off your dri...

Newly appointed Derry senior football manager Paddy Tally. Photo: George Sweeney

Paddy Tally delighted to be back amongst Ulster 'buzz'

Chrissy McKaigue has announced his retirement from the inter-county scene. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2121GS – 008

"Chrissy McKaigue’s impact on Gaelic games in Derry is far from over."

Institute manager Kevin Deery

Deery faces difficult balancing act ahead of Larne cup clash

Institute’s starting eleven against Ards at the Brandywell. Photograph: George Sweeney

Deery backs 'Stute keeper to bounce back

Conor Maxwell of Ards heads the ball into his own net from a Dean Doherty corner. Photograph: George Sweeney

Ards sink 'Stute with two late goals at Brandywell

Jude McLaughlin hit one of the crucial penalties as Craigbane qualified for the Ulster Junior Football Final. Photo: George Sweeney

Craigbane penalties win epic Ulster semi-final

New Derry senior football manager Paddy Tally. Photo: George Sweeney

"It's a very exciting prospect for me personally."

Sky Sports

Sky Sports for £10 in new 'cheapest ever' Black Friday TV package deal

Patrick McEleney leads his hometown club Derry City out for the final time in Sunday's FAI Cup Final against Drogheda.

Fats set for Ballymena United switch

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins has left the club.

Higgins parts company with Derry City after lengthy talks

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