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Rory Gallagher poses for a photo after Derry’s victory over Clare on Sunday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS - 18

'League final is perfect championship preparation' Michael Wilson

Institute’s Shaun Doherty gets the ball before H&W Welders’ Matthew Ferguson.

"We’re going to have to start winning very quickly," admits Brian Donaghey Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher was disappointed with Friday night's draw against Sligo Rovers.

"We wanted to open the gap further,” - Brian Maher Kevin McLaughlin

Ciaran Coll celebrates his equalising goal against Sligo Rovers with Ryan Graydon.

Higgins welcomes 'timely' international break Simon Collins

ARE YOU WATCHING, RORY? Some of the children who took part in a football game during half-time at Owenbeg on Sunday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS – 32

PHOTO SPECIAL: Derry's Promotion Party! Michael Wilson

2FM presenter Carl Mullan and his sisters Therese and Emma on the set of the Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars special Derry connection Simon Collins

Niall Toner signs autographs after Derry’s victory over Clare at Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS - 16

Gallagher's delight at new generation of Oak Leaf heroes Michael Wilson

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H&W Welders striker Michael McLellan scores the only goal of the game against Institute, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Football Institute suffer narrow Welders defeat Kevin McLaughlin

Jamie McGonigle is outraged after his goal is chalked off early in the first half against Sligo. Photo by Kevin Moore

Higgins reveals referee admitted mistake after ruling out goal Simon Collins

Ciaran Coll celebrates his late equaliser against Sligo Rovers. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Coll rescues point for Derry City against Sligo Simon Collins

Derry City's Ben Doherty, is one of many players in the squad who can play in a number of positions.

Derry City face Sligo Rovers in final game before international break Kevin McLaughlin

Midfielder Adam O'Reilly may feature in Derry City's squad for the St Patrick's Day encounter against Sligo Rovers.

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins hopeful injured players will return soon Kevin McLaughlin

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Ollie O'Neill celebrates his goal against UCD at the Belfield. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Ollie O'Neill plans to checkmate Sligo Rovers Simon Collins

Derry City centre-back Mark Connolly is out for a number of weeks.

Derry City have no time frame on Mark Connolly's return Kevin McLaughlin

Defender Ciaran Coll has played in a number of positions already this season for Derry City.

Derry can cope with injury list: Ruaidhrí Higgins Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City's Ben Doherty moves away from Dundalk right back Archie Davies. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Derry City must learn to adapt to punishing schedule and injury pile-up: says Be... Simon Collins

Derry skipper Patrick McEleney wins this header against Dundalk's Greg Sloggett. Photo: Kevin Moore

Higgins hails Derry City's Captain Fantastic Simon Collins

St Columb’s College’s Sean Carlin (left) and Lee McMenemy from Integrated College Dungannon at the recent launch of the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup Final, which takes place tomorrow afternoon, in Belfast.

St Columb's College looking for Schools Cup triumph Kevin McLaughlin

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Institute manager Brian Donaghey is hopeful that midfielder Alonzo Clarke will return to their squad.

Institute come up against former boss Paul Kee Kevin McLaughlin

Integrated College, Dungannon are the Danske Bank Under 18 School's Cup winners after defeating St. Columb's College 2-1 at Windsor Park on Tuesday.

St. Columb's College defeated by Dungannon in U18 final Michael Wilson

Striker Sean McCarron came off the bench to score Institute’s late consolation goal, at Milltown, on Saturday.

Institute manager Brian Donaghey taking positives from Warrenpoint Town loss Kevin McLaughlin

Derry City fans at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for the game against Dundalk on Friday evening last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 046

City fans have their say after scoreless draw Luke McCallion

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Derry’s Paul Cassidy is challenged by Clare’s Dermot Coughlan at Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS – 02

Derry promoted to top flight with six wins from six! Michael Wilson

Derry's Paul Cassidy with Ciaran Russell of Clare during the All Ireland quarter final at Croke Park last June.

No Danger of Derry complacency against Clare: Gallagher Michael Wilson

Derry senior hurling manager Johnny McGarvey speaking to his players before the game against Kildare at Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 08

Derry hurlers face pivotal day in Carlow Michael Wilson

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Oakleaf ABC's first ever female Irish champion Carleigh Irving, celebrates in Dublin with her coaches.

Other Sport Irving makes Oakleaf history with Irish title win Michael Wilson

The Bentley Group Derry 10 Miler road race gets underway in St Columb’s Park on Saturday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 089

29 PHOTOS: Walled City 10 Miler Michael Wilson

Templemore Sports Complex swimming baths.

Derry Council coaching pay rate increases to £20 an hour Gillian Anderson

Cian Sharkey (on the left), from Strike Martial Arts, takes on Cabel McCann from Full Circle Martial Arts in The Rising Stars event held in Shantallow Community Centre on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 145

In pictures: Strike Martial Arts kickboxing fundraiser Simon Collins

Local runner Dessie McShane will run in aid of Foyle Hospice in Tokyo this Sunday.

Dessie McShane to clock up another marathon this weekend Staff Reporter

Faypoint Amy who won the sixth race in 27.82 with (from left) Kealan O’Kane, Orla Wray & Kevin O’Kane

Brandywell track record broken The Tracker

City of Derry’s David Lapsley grabbed two tries against Ballymena Seconds on Wednesday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 51

Six try City of Derry defeat Ballymena Seconds Michael Wilson

Derry manager Rory Gallagher. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Gallagher's targets home promotion for Derry Michael WIlson

Derry's Cormac O'Doherty. DER2310GS – 04

Controversial finale as Derry pegged back by Down by Paul McIntyre

Derry and Antrim players battle for the sliothar during Ulster U20 Hurling Cup Final at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 115

U20 Hurling boss O'Neill confident players can bounce back Michael Wilson

Derry City and Dundalk FC present club jerseys to the family of the late Private Sean Rooney, who was killed in Beirut on 14th December last, before Friday evening’s game. From left to right are Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins, Natasha Rooney McCloskey, Holly McConnellogue, Paul McCloskey ,Robyn McCloskey, Callum McCloskey and Dundalk FC manager Stephen O’Donnell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 061

Heartwarming gesture to family of Sean Rooney Simon Collins

Dundalk goalkeeper Nathan Shepperd desperately claws away this effort in the second half as the visiting defence were under siege. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Dundalk draw was a 'kick in the teeth': Higgins Simon Collins