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. . .
41. October 2023, Glen players and supporters celebrate their Senior Football Championship final win over Maghrafelt in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Glen players and supporters celebrate their Senior Football Championship final win over Maghrafelt in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
42. October 2023, Joint captains Traglach Bradley and Neill McNicholl celebrate Glenullin’s Intermediate Football Championship final victory over Banagher in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Joint captains Traglach Bradley and Neill McNicholl celebrate Glenullin’s Intermediate Football Championship final victory over Banagher in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
43. October 2023, Liam Wilson of Doire Trasna surveys his options as Kilrea ‘s Declan Oliver closes in during Saturday’s Carlin Duffy U17 final at Claudy. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Doire Trasna's Liam Wilson surveys his options as Kilrea's Declan Oliver closes in during the Carlin Duffy U17 final won by Kilrea at Claudy. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
44. October 2023, Derry City‘s Michael Duffy celebrates scoring against UCD at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Derry City‘s Michael Duffy celebrates scoring against UCD at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney