From Derry City’s memorable European run to a second successive Ulster Senior Football title for the Oak Leafers, it’s been another great year and, as always, ‘Journal’ photographer George Sweeney has been there to capture all the local action! So, as we head into 2024, here is just a few of George’s sporting images from another great sporting year across Derry and the north west. . .
37. September 2023, Steelstown’s Cahir McMonagle fends off a challenge from O’Donovan Rossa’s Conor McErlain during their game at Pairc Brid. Photo: George Sweeney.
September 2023: Steelstown’s Cahir McMonagle fends off a challenge from O’Donovan Rossa’s Conor McErlain during the Senior Championship game at Pairc Brid. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
38. October 2023, Sean Dolan’s Conor McCosker is tackled by Ballerin’s Brian Deighan at Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Sean Dolan’s Conor McCosker is tackled by Ballerin’s Brian Deighan at Celtic Park in the Derry Junior Quarter-final. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
39. October 2023, fans display solidarity with people of Gaza and Palestine at Derry City's game against Shelbourne at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Fans display solidarity with people of Gaza and Palestine at Derry City's game against Shelbourne at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
40. October 2023: Glen captain Connor Carville lifts the O’Neill Senior Football Championship trophy after defeating Maherafelt to make it three successive senior titles for the Maghera men.. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023, Glen captain Connor Carville lifts the O’Neill Senior Football Championship trophy after defeating Maherafelt in the final at Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney