Rory Gallagher’s men have really caught the imagination of the county after last season’s Ulster Championship success, a fact illustrated by the size of the crowd for the League opener. Did you make it to Owenbeg? Or recognise anyone that did? Have at look at 16 images from a memorable first step in the Oak Leaf 2023 league campaign!
9. Limerick’s Adrain Enright challenges Conor Doherty of Derry during their Division Two game at Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 142
Limerick’s Adrain Enright challenges Conor Doherty of Derry during their Division Two game at Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 142 Photo: George Sweeney
10. Fans at Derry’s opening National League Division Two gameat Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 148
Fans at Derry’s opening National League Division Two gameat Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 148 Photo: George Sweeney
11. Derry senior manager Rory Gallagher. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 145
Derry senior manager Rory Gallagher shouts orders to his players against Limerick. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 145 Photo: George Sweeney
12. Fans at Derry’s opening National League Division Two gameat Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 147
Fans at Derry’s opening National League Division Two gameat Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 147 Photo: George Sweeney