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. . .
25. July 2023, Brandon Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City’s second goal against Athlone Town. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: Brandon Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City’s second goal against Athlone Town. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
26. July 2023, Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the fans at the end of the Europa Conference League game against KuPs at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes the fans at the end of the Europa Conference League game against KuPs at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
27. July 2023, Australasia and the Middle East in action during the GAA World Games Ladies Open Knockout final in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023, Australasia and the Middle East in action during the GAA World Games Ladies Open Knockout final in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
28. July 2023, New York celebrate their victory over Pearse Og San Francisco in the GAA World Games Hurling International final in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: New York celebrate their victory over Pearse Og San Francisco in the GAA World Games Hurling International final in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney