The 2011 Derry and Ulster champions have proved worthy champions following an unbeaten league campaign added to by their weekend championship success, success which Kevin Moore and his player hope will allow them to return to Intermediate level next season. Even the torrential rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Lilywhites faithful. Here a 11 images from a definiing day in the St. Joseph’s history . . .
5. Jacob McElhinney of Craigbane moves in to tackle Ballerin’s Eugene Mullan during the JFC Final in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 31
Jacob McElhinney of Craigbane moves in to tackle Ballerin’s Eugene Mullan during the JFC Final in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 31 Photo: George Sweeney
6. Craigbane’s Lee Moore (14) scores a first half goal against Ballerin in the Junior Football Championship final in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 32
Craigbane’s Lee Moore (14) scores a first half goal against Ballerin in the Junior Football Championship final in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 32 Photo: George Sweeney
7. Craigbane’s Cahir O’Kane grapples with Ballerin’s Liam Brown during the JFC Final at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS -33
Craigbane’s Cahir O’Kane grapples with Ballerin’s Liam Brown during the JFC Final at Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS -33 Photo: George Sweeney
8. Craigbane captain Brian Rainey lifts the Derry Junior Championship trophy after their win over Ballerin in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 39
Craigbane captain Brian Rainey lifts the Derry Junior Championship trophy after their win over Ballerin in Celtic Park on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2241GS – 39 Photo: George Sweeney