Derry Olympian Aileen Reid celebrates with the crowd after the Rio bound triathlete won the Women's Category 1 Firmus Energy Triathlon in her home city in 2016. Picture Martin McKeown

placeholder image — Derry Olympian Aileen Reid celebrates with the crowd after the Rio bound triathlete won the Women's Category 1 Firmus Energy Triathlon in her home city in 2016. Picture Martin McKeown

27 North West athletes shine at the top level

By Kevin McLaughlin

Published 11th Jan 2023, 12:48 BST

Over the festive period we went through the Derry Journal archives to select some of the North West’s top athletes.

From the likes of Olympians Aileen Reid, Liam Ball and Neil McLaughlin to Republic of Ireland internationals James McClean, Shane Duffy and Darron Gibson.

We also have Ireland cricketers William Porterfield, Boyd Rankin, Craig Young and Decker Curry, while boxers Connor Coyle and Paul McCloskey also feature.

Joe Brolly played his part in Doire's All-Ireland glory in 1993.

17. North West Athletes

Joe Brolly played his part in Doire's All-Ireland glory in 1993. Photo: Derry Journal

City of Derry's Glenda Mellon, left, and Stacey-Lea Kennedy who were selected for the Ireland squad.

18. North West Athletes

City of Derry's Glenda Mellon, left, and Stacey-Lea Kennedy who were selected for the Ireland squad. Photo: Keith Moore

Athlete Bobby Farren (red jersey).

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Athlete Bobby Farren (red jersey). Photo: Derry Journal

Former Republic of Ireland, Manchester United and Everton midfield Darron Gibson.

20. North West Athletes

Former Republic of Ireland, Manchester United and Everton midfield Darron Gibson. Photo: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer

North West Connor Coyle Republic of Ireland Shane Duffy

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