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. . .
13. April 2023, Young fans discuss tactics at the Brandywell ahead of Derry City’s game against Drogheda United. Photo: George Sweeney
April 2023: Young fans discuss tactics at the Brandywell ahead of Derry City’s game against Drogheda United. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
14. April 2023, Action from Doire Trasna’s first Mothers and Others football practice session, at Corrody Road. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS
April 2023: Action from Doire Trasna’s first 'Mothers and Others' football practice session at Corrody Road. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS Photo: George Sweeney
15. April 2023, Derry’s Ségdae Melaugh battles to keep possession against Meath in Owenbeg. Photo: George Sweeney
April 2023: Derry’s Ségdae Melaugh battles to keep possession against Meath in Owenbeg as the hurlers battled for Division 2A survival. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
16. May 2023, Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians provide a guard of honour at the funeral of former Derry City player and manager Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan, at the Requiem Mass held in the Long Tower Church. Photograph: George Sweeney
May 2023: Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians provide a guard of honour at the funeral of former Derry City player and manager Jim ‘Jimbo’ Crossan, at the Requiem Mass held in the Long Tower Church. Photograph: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney