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. . .
45. October 2023, Connemara’s Henry O’Toole fails to stop City of Derry’s David Lapsley scoring a first half try during their All Ireland Junior Cup game at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Connemara’s Henry O’Toole fails to stop City of Derry’s David Lapsley scoring a first half try during their All Ireland Junior Cup game at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
46. October 2023, Newly appointed Derry manager Mickey Harte attends the Derry SFC semi-final between Glen and Slaughtne at Owenbeg. Photo: George Sweeney
October 2023: Newly appointed Derry senior football manager Mickey Harte attends the Derry SFC semi-final between Glen and Slaughtneil at Owenbeg. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
47. November 2023, Glen’s Ethan Doherty bursts past Cargin’s Conhuir Johnston. Photo: George Sweeney
November 2023: Glen’s Ethan Doherty bursts past Cargin’s Conhuir Johnston as the Derry champions get their ultimately successful Ulster Championship defence up and running. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
48. November 2023, Daniel Kelly, Derry City's first signing for the 2024 season. Photo: George Sweeney
November 2023: Daniel Kelly, Derry City's first close season signing for the 2024 season. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney