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. . .
29. July 2023, Shooting Starz gymnasts who participated in the recent British Gymnastics Classis Challenge National Finals held in Guildford. From left are Lauren Arthur, age 14, Hannah Street (13), Caoimhe Walsh (9), Mia McGuinness (16) and Orlaith McLaughlin (14). Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: Shooting Starz gymnasts who participated in the recent British Gymnastics Classis Challenge National Finals held in Guildford. From left are Lauren Arthur, age 14, Hannah Street (13), Caoimhe Walsh (9), Mia McGuinness (16) and Orlaith McLaughlin (14). Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
30. July 2023, The Brandywell erupts as Saduo Diallo celebrates his goal against HB Torshavn in the Europa Conference league game. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: The Brandywell erupts as Saduo Diallo celebrates his goal against HB Torshavn in the Europa Conference league game. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
31. July 2023, Young footballers from St Mary’s Faughanvale GAC taking part in the frs GAA World Games opening parade in Derry. Photo: George Sweeney.
July 2023: Young footballers from St Mary’s Faughanvale GAC taking part in the frs GAA World Games opening parade in Derry. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
32. August 2023, Institute’s Mark Mbuli celebrates his first half goal against Newington at the Brandywell. Photograph: George Sweeney.
August 2023: Institute’s Mark Mbuli celebrates his first half goal against Newington at the Brandywell as Kevin Deery's team get off to a great start in the Playr-Fit Championship. Photograph: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney