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Banagher and Peter Hagan face a tough trip to Ballinderry this weekend. Photo: George Sweeney

Intermediate Groups heating up as Banagher meet Shamrocks

Brendan Rodgers and Slaughtneil are three from three in Group A. Photo: George Sweeney

Senior Groups face defining weekend of fixtures

Doire Trasna celebrate their Carlin Duffy Cup victory at Claudy on Tuesday night.

Doire Trasna crowned Carlin Duffy Cup champions!

The Derry Masters' players and supporters celebrate their All Ireland Shield victory on Saturday in Dublin.

Derry Masters lift All Ireland Shield for second successive year!

A young fan holds her flag aloft to greet the Derry team. (3108A29)

PHOTOS: Were you in Croke Park for Derry v Kerry in 2004?

Kevin Martin's injury time penalty wasn't enough in a dramatic finale at John McLaughlin Park. Photo: George Sweeney

Faughanvale stunned by Eoghan Rua in injury time

Doire Trasna’s Eoghan Quigg shields the ball from Moneymore’s Maciej Orzel. Photo: George Sweeney

Moneymore through as Doire Trasna bow out

CRUCIAL PENALTY: Newbridge's Conor Doherty. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2236GS –

Newbridge impress in victory over Magherafelt

Steelstown’s Oran Mc Menamin is bundled to the ground by Loup’s Padraig Mitchell. Photo: George Sweeney

Steelstown stumble as Loup score vital win

The Derry Masters are back in the All Ireland Intermediate final after edging past Antrim in Swatragh on Saturday.

GAA: Derry Masters edge Antrim to return to All Ireland final

The Clann na nGael runners are all set for the Waterside Half Marathon in September.

Clann nGael runners' WHM charity effort is close to hearts

Noah and Luca Doran pictured with members of Derry's All-Ireland Minor Champions team at O'Neill's Superstore last week. Photo: George Sweeney

PHOTOS: Derry salutes All Ireland winning minors at O'Neill's

Developing football skills at the Ardmore GAA Summer Camp .Photo: George Sweeney

22 PHOTOS: St. Mary's Ardmore GAA Summer Camp

Former Derry manager Mickey Harte has made the move to Offaly. Photo: George Sweeney

Mickey Harte makes shock move to Offaly

Competitors at the Doire Trasna 5K along Corrody Road last week. Photo: George Sweeney

16 PHOTOS: Doire Trasna's 'Canter on the Corrody' 5k

Kevin Lynch’s Niall Ferris hit the equaliser against Swatragh. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2143GS – 021

Ferris saves point for Kevin Lynch's against Swatragh

Leadon Timber Frame Hurling Championship, Group A

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The Na Magha team which lost out by two points to Eoghan Rua in the Derry Senior Hurling Championship at Owenbeg on Saturday.

Controversial lost 'point' costs Na Magha against Eoghan Rua

Former Derry man Conor McAtamney was superb for Swatragh against Dungiven.

Dungiven fade as Swatragh impress at Owenbeg

Shane McGuigan hit 1-04 at Slaughtneil defeated Glen at Owenbeg on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney

Slaughtneil defeat Glen in Owenbeg sparring session

CRUCIAL MOMENT: Lissan’s keeper Adrian Bell blocks a goal bound shot from Doire Trasna’s Caelan O’Connell in the second half at Corrody Road. Photo: George Sweeney

Lissan fight back to defeat Doire Trasna in Derry JFC

Magherafelt’s Dan Higgins evades a challenge from Steelstown’s Cahir McMonagle. Photo: George Sweeney

Magherafelt ease to victory against wasteful Steelstown

Glen will be aiming for a fourth successive victory as this year's Derry senior championship gets underway. Photo: George Sweeney

DERRY GAA: Glen meet Slaughtneil in senior club championship opener

Glenullin are back in he Division One after victory over Eoghan Rua in the Saturday's promotion/relegation play-off. Photo: George Sweeney

Glenullin fightback secures promotion as Eoghan Rua relegated

Ballerin got their Derry JFC campaign off to a winning start against Doire Trasna last week.. Photo: George Sweeney

Ballerin penalty proves crucial as Trasna defeated

Children enjoy the activities at Doire Trasna Kellogs Cúl Camp. Photo: George Sweeney

PHOTOS: Record breaking Doire Trasna Cul Camp

Na Magha duo Hannah Drinan and Ava McIntyre after Derry U16 All-Ireland final win against Wexford in Nolan Park, Kilkenny.

Na Magha announce bi-lingual summer scheme

Aodhan O’Donnell’s mum, Moira, pictured alongside Seamus and Peader O’Donnell at the official opening of the Aodan O’Donnell Gym at Na Magha CLG. Photo: George Sweeney

Fundraiser success for newly opened Aodhán’s Gym

Na Magha hurling club have celebrated the success of a recent fundraiser that has funded the floor of the new Aodhán’s Gym which opened last week, on what would have been Aodhán’s 26th birthday.

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Children at the Steelstown Brian Ogs Cul Camp. Photo: George Sweeney

All fun and games at Steelstown's Cúl Camp

Could there be a return on the cards for former Derry manager Rory Gallagher.

Gallagher return 'could be on the cards' as Harte departs

Mickey Harte has stepped down from his role as Derry manager. Photo: George Sweeney

Mickey Harte steps down as Derry manager

Some of the Derry Minor team and backroom staff who achieved back-to-back All Ireland Minor titles.

Sargant's delight at 'unbelievable' Minor title success

Derry Minor manager Damien McErlain celebrates back to back All Ireland wins. Photo by Derry GAA

McErlain praise for his 'serious group of players'

The Derry squad that defeated Galway on Saturday

Gerard O'Kane stars as Derry Masters clinch victory over Galway

Mickey Harte reflects on disappointing campaign.

Harte hints at Derry future after 'disappointing' exit at Croker

Shane McGuigan scored half of the Oakleafers' 10 points tally against Kerry at Croke Park. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS – 169

Feel of unfulfilled potential as Derry bow out to Kerry

Emmett Bradley at the recent launch of the All-Ireland Series. (Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile)

Derry ready to face Kerry in Croke Park

Derry captain Brian Mullan and his Cavan counterpart prior to throw-in at Watty Graham Park.

Masters make it weekend treble for Derry football!

Derry minor football manager Damian McErlain. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS – 51

"We have only just won a semi-final - there's another big game ahead.'

Odhran Lynch was Derry's man on the spot once more against Mayo in Castlebar. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS – 171

"It's a credit to the players . . . they are not that easily beaten.'

Mickey Harte's Derry are through to the All Ireland quarter-finals after a penalty shoot-out victory over Mayo in Castlebar . Photo: George Sweeney

Defiant Derry win spot-kick thriller against Mayo in Castlebar

Derry captain James Sargent was superb as Damian McErlain's team defeated Kerry to make a second successive All Ireland minor final. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry Minors defeat Kerry to stay on course for back to back titles

Derry have Ger Dillon back to face Kerry. Photo: George Sweeney

'Kerry will present a challenge we haven't met so far.'

Emmett Bradley poses with the Sam Maguire Cup during this week's launch of the All-Ireland Series at Lough Beg in Derry. (Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile)

Emmett Bradley hoping Derry can rediscover spark against Mayo in Castlebar

Shane McGuigan on the attack for Derry against Westmeath at Pairc Esler, Newry, on Saturday. (Photo: Brendan Monaghan)

'That is the beginning of the process of building back a bit of confidence'

Derry's Conor Glass leaps highest against Wicklow at Pairc Esler Pictures: Brendan Monaghan

"I think its (the criticism) been a bit unfair."

Derry senior football manager Mickey Harte. Photo: George Sweeney

'You know what they say about empty vessels, they make the most noise.'

Diarmuid Baker was superb as Derry defeated Westmeath to make the All Ireland knockout phase. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry defeat Westmeath to make All Ireland knockout phase

Derry minor football manager Damian McErlain. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS – 51

McErlain praise for squad depth after Dublin victory

Derry captain James Sargent hit four points as Derry got the better of Dublin in Breffni Park. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Derry Minors defeat Dublin to set up Kerry semi-final

Glendermott professional Malinga Amarasinghe with an excellent boundary.

Donemana take advantage as fellow title chasers slip

Tyrone captain captain Conor Gormley and Derry captain Brian Mullan at O'Cahan Park on Saturday.

First defeat of season for Derry Masters

Derry senior football manager Mickey Harte. Photo: George Sweeney

'There's no way of sugar-coating it. We're in a very bad place.'

Derry hurlers couldn't top an excellent 2024 with victory in Sunday's Christy Ring Cup final. Photo: George Sweeney

Johnny McGarvey 'proud' of Derry players despite Christy Ring Cup Final disappoi...

Derry’s Ethan Doherty slips a tackle from Rory Grugan of Armagh. Photo: George Sweeney

Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney not counting Derry out of championship race just yet...

Na Magha hurlers pictured at the annual Sean Mellon Hurling Festival hosted by the club on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney.

PHOTOS: Annual Sean Mellon Hurling festival at Na Magha