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. . .
17. May 2023, Derry’s Shane McGuigan shields the ball from Ryan O’Toole of Monaghan during the game in Celtic Park on Photo: George Sweeney
May 2023: Derry’s Shane McGuigan shields the ball from Ryan O’Toole of Monaghan during another successful Ulster Championship campaign. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
18. June 2023, One of Derry City's youngest fans at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for the Derry City versus Bohemian game. Photo: George Sweeney
June 2023: One of Derry City's youngest fans at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium for the Derry City versus Bohemian game. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
19. June 2023, Gerry and Moira O’Donnell, parents of Aodhan, pictured at the annual Aodhan’s 5k race, run and walk. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2326GS - 38
June 2023: Gerry and Moira O’Donnell, parents of Aodhan, pictured at the annual Aodhan’s 5k race, run and walk. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2326GS - 38 Photo: George Sweeney
20. June 2023, International footballer James McClean and his wife Erin pictured their daughter Allie Mae, son James and daughter Willow Ivy at a celebration for winning his 100th cap for Ireland held in Bishops Gate Hotel. Photo: George Sweeney
June 2023: International footballer James McClean and his wife Erin pictured their daughter Allie Mae, son James and daughter Willow Ivy at a celebration for winning his 100th cap for Ireland held in Bishops Gate Hotel. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney