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. . .
33. August 2023, City of Derry won a line out against Ballymena at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney
August 2023: City of Derry win a line out against Ballymena as the new season gets off to a great start also at Judges Road. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
34. August 2023, City of Derry Ladies played in the annual Football v Homophobia tournament in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney
August 2023: City of Derry RFC Ladies played in the annual 'Football v Homophobia' tournament in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
35. August 2023, St Patrick’s Athletic players rush past a dejected Mark Connolly after keeper Dean Lyness saved his penalty, in the FAI Cup game at the Brandywell . Photo: George Sweeney.
August 2023: St Patrick’s Athletic players rush past a dejected Mark Connolly after keeper Dean Lyness saved his penalty, in the FAI Cup game at the Brandywell . Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney
36. August 2023, St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Dean Lyness is congratulated by team mates after he saved Mark Connolly’s penalty kick in their FAI Cup game at the Brandywell . Photo: George Sweeney.
August 2023: St Patrick’s Athletic goalkeeper Dean Lyness is congratulated by team mates after he saved Mark Connolly’s penalty kick in their FAI Cup game at the Brandywell . Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney