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. . .
21. June 2023, Dee Jenkins, Derry City Table Football Club, in action against an Italian opponent during the Subbuteo Irish Open held in the Nerve Centre. Photo: George Sweeney
June 2023: Dee Jenkins, Derry City Table Football Club, in action against an Italian opponent during the Subbuteo Irish Open held in the Nerve Centre. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
22. June 2023, Tony O' Doherty and Ruaidhrí Higgins present a signed Derry City shirt to James McClean to mark the milestone of his 100 cap for the Republic Ireland. Photograph: George Sweeney
June 2023, Tony O' Doherty and Ruaidhrí Higgins present a signed Derry City shirt to James McClean to mark the milestone of his 100 cap for the Republic Ireland. Photograph: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
23. June 2023, Derry City goalkeeper Brian Mahar saves a first half penalty from Shelbourne’s Shane Farrell (17). Photo: George Sweeney
June 2023: Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher saves a first half penalty from Shelbourne’s Shane Farrell (17). Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
24. July 2023, Cian Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City’s second goal against KuPs FC in the Europa Conference League. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: Cian Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City’s second goal against KuPs FC in the Europa Conference League. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney