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Steelstown's Diarmuid Baker is chased by O'Donovan Rossa's Joe Keenan during Sunday's game at Pairc Brid. Photo: George Sweeney.

Second half Magherafelt goals shoot down Steelstown Michael Wilson

Derry Masters celebrate their All Ireland Shield victory over London in St Peregrine’s GAC in Dublin on Saturday.

Derry Masters lift All Ireland Shield by Steven Doherty

Celtic Park will host Celtic FC's 'Sleep Out, Derry' challenge on November 17th. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2330GS - 197

Celtic FC and Derry GAA join forces for charity challenge Michael Wilson

Derry City star Michael Duffy pictured with Sadou Diallo and Brandon Kavanagh

'It's going right to the wire and it's great to be involved' Simon Collins

Ballerin’s Eugene Mullan in action. The Sarsfields take on Drum this weekend.. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 31. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 31

Derry JFC weekend Previews Staff Reporter

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins is confident his team can finish the season strongly and push Shamrock Rovers all the way.

72 is the magic number for Derry City Simon Collins

Stephen Willis, Translink Senior Inspector, Aine Flynn, Cara Murray and Aisling Kennedy from the Oakleaf Lions, and Ciaran McLaughlin, Ulster GAA President.

Derry trio named Translink Young Volunteers of the Month winners Michael Wilson

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Derry City manager Ruaidhi Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2307GS – 88

Derry won't be giving up on title says Ruaidhri Higgins

Cameron McJanett's goal had given Derry the lead against Shamrock Rovers Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 86

Late penalty pins Derry City back as Rovers get Brandywell draw Michael Wilson

Shane McEleney leads the Derry City team into the dressing room at Brandywell.

McEleney could 'die a happy man' if Derry lifted title Simon Collins

Ruaidhri Higgins, his former assistant Alan Reynolds and first team coach Conor Loughery celebrate a big win at Tallaght Stadium earlier this season.

Belief growing in Derry City dressing room Simon Collins

STATEMENT WIN: Ben Doherty, right, of Derry City celebrates after scoring the winner against Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght earlier in the season, with Ryan Graydon and Ollie O'Neil.

Derry City has 'no inferiority complex' says Higgins Simon Collins

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Liam Coyle celebrates winning the league title in 1997 - the last time the Candy Stripes lifted the Premier Division trophy.

Title triumph could spark dominant spell for Derry City says Coyle Simon Collins

The late John Clifford.

Tributes paid to 'ardent' Derry City fan the late John Clifford Simon Collins

Danny Mullen says next week's clash with Shamrock Rovers won't decide the title chase. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 06

Rovers game won't decide title race - Mullen Michael Wilson

Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins believes his team go into next week's big clash against Shamrock Rovers in the best possible form. Mandatory Credit ©Ciaran Culligan

Derry City must grasp title winning opportunity insists Higgins Simon Collins

Derry City's Will Patching was in inspired form at UCD

Patching on fire as Derry City cruise to emphatic win in Dublin Simon Collins

Ben Doherty is loving having license to roam forward after netting his fifth goal of the season at Oriel Park on Friday.

Ben Doherty enjoying his license to roam this season Simon Collins

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Steelstown's Ryan McCloskey powers past Newbridge player Jude Diamond during an earlier group game at Pairc Brid. (Photo: Keith Moore)

Race for Senior Championship last eight at crucial stage Staff Reporter

Foreglen veteran Kevin O'Connor remains a key link in the O'Brien's attack: George Sweeney. DER2239GS – 089

Intermediate teams jostle for positions as Banagher take on Forelgen Staff Reporter

The Derry Masters will take on London this Saturday in the All Ireland Intermediate Final at St Peregrine’s GAC in Dublin.

Derry Masters face London in All Ireland decider by Steven Doherty

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The Old Daly’s Triple Threat 525 at Lifford on Sunday was won by Thats Our Doll in 29.07. Carmel McHugh (4th from left) presents the trophy to joint owner Rachael McCrory. Trainer Niall McGHEE(right). Social media blogger/comedian Fabu D aka Black Paddy is standing at the dog’s head.

All the luck in life gala at Brandywell proves a huge hit

Aedan O'Doherty from Derry's Konarakai Judo Club receives his gold medal at the recent Commonwealth Judo Tournament in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Derry Judo Quartet shine at Commonwealth Tournament in South Africa Staff Reporter

A smile and a wave for the camera as runners begin the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon.

23 Fantastic snaps from a record breaking Waterside Half Marathon Simon Collins

Catherine Whoriskey leads the womens field home as she claimed the Waterside Half Marathon title for a fifth time at Ebrington Square. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.09.23

Spartans pair clinch top honours at 40th Waterside Half Marathon Simon Collins

A group from Derry who will be running the Waterside Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Mothers of Srebrenica

Group running Waterside Half Marathon to raise funds for Mothers of Srebrenica Staff Reporter

Unbeaten Derry man Connor Coyle stretched his record to 20-0 last week.

Connor Coyle eyes WBA eliminator with José Benavidez Jr. Simon Collins

The Patsy Loughrey Memorial S1/S2 325 won by 'It's My Mystery'. Sadly Patsy recently passed away, but was a very enthusiastic greyhound supporters who frequented Lifford and Brandywell. Patsy’s family, including all his sons, daughters and their children and some of his brothers and sisters were present to share in the love of greyhounds that were always present in the Loughrey Household in Derry. Winning owner Ciaran Coyle as well as trainer Charles Coyle, his son Shane, are pictured in the centre with the winner. (Photo by John Killen).

‘Generous’ impresses at Brandywell Stadium Gala night by 'The Tracker'

COUNTY DERRY BOXERS HONOURED. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council making a presentation to Jim Knox, secretary, County Derry Boxing Board to mark their recent acknowledgement as the Team of the Tournament at the William Wallace Box Cup 2023 (Scotland), during a reception in the city's Guildhall on Thursday evening last. Included are club officials and boxers. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Boxers, trainers and officials honoured in reception for Co Derry Boxing Board Kevin Mullan

Some of the runners from Derry firm Metacompliance who will be taking part in the 40th edition of the Waterside Half Marathon for the Foyle Hospice on Sunday September 3rd. (Photo: Paul McIntyre)

Derry firm on front foot for charity at Waterside Half Marathon by Staff Reporter

'Treanmanagh Bee' who won the fifth race at Brandywell with (from left) Gary Blaney, Paddy Doherty, trainer Stephen Radcliffe, Mairead Miller and Shane Mc Colgan.

‘Stefan's Magic' shines at Brandywell Stadium By The Newsroom

Treanmanagh Bee who completed Stephen Radcliffe’s treble. He's pictured with, left to right, Mairead Miller, Billy Carlin, Stephen Radcliffe, Dean and Natalie Hegarty.

Radcliffe kennel lands Brandywell treble The Tracker

TOP OF THE WORLD . . . UKF medallists at the WUKF World Karate Championship, from left, Erin McCole (gold), Killian Doherty (bronze x2), Bebhinn McCole (bronze), PJ Moynihan (gold and bronze), Michael Gill

UKF strike gold at the WUKF World Karate Championships by Staff Reporter

City of Derry Spartans Aidan Healey (1366) and Jim Doyle (1342) were early leaders in the Eglinton Runners charity 5K race and walk, in aid of the Rainbow Centre and the Men's Shed Eglinton, at Campsie on Sunday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2331GS - 01

PHOTOS: Eglinton Runners' charity 5K race and walk Michael Wilson

Athletes will experience a new route for this year's Waterside Half Marathon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

New route for 2023 Waterside Half Marathon Michael Wilson

Connor Coyle leads these young boxers in some shadow boxing during a recent training session at St Joseph's ABC.

14 knockout photos ahead of William Wallace Cup Simon Collins

Slaughtneil captain Brendan Rogers freceives the Fr. Collins Cup after his side's victory over Kevin Lynch's in Owenbeg on Sunday.

Slaughtneil are Derry hurling champions once again! Michael Wilson

Ballinascreen captain Paul Cleary receives the Derry Intermediate trophy at Owenbeg on Sunday.

Ballinascreen cruise to Derry Intermediate Hurling crown Michael Wilson

Swatragh celebrate their Derry Junior Championship victory over Banagher at Owenbeg

Swatragh hold off Banagher to claim Derry junior hurling title Michael Wilson

Kevin Lynch’s Eoghan Cassidy chases Slaughtneil’s Shéa Cassidy during last season's Derry senior Final. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2239GS – 020

Derry manager Johnny McGarvey gives his verdict on the county finals Michael Wilson

City of Derry will be looking to bounce back from defeat when they host Grosvenor this weekend. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 81

City of Derry entertain Grosvenor at Judges Road Michael Wilson

COUNTY CHAMPIONS....The Dungiven team who defeated Ballinscreen 3-08 to 2-10 in the 2003 Senior County Hurling Final at Banagher on Sunday. (0209C30)

PHOTOS: 2003 County hurling final - Kevin Lynch v Ballinascreen Michael Wilson