Brandywell

TOP TARGET . . . Ireland U21 Assistant manager Stephen O'Donnell.

O'Donnell remains No.1 Derry City target

The Di McLaughlin Memorial 500 was declared a dead heat between Pharis Peak (left) & Meenagh Manilla. Pictured with; (from left, back row) members of Di McLaughlin’s family; his granddaughter Jules McLaughlin, his son Denis McLaughlin & Rossa McLaughlin. Then Frank McCullough, Chloe Taggart, Teddy Duffy & (from left, front row) Jack McQuillan, Jules’s nephew Conor McLaughlin, Orla Taggart & Anthony Taggart.

Galliagh Voice wins Gold Cup Final

Derry City supporters during the 2026 Club Orange Men's FAI Cup final match between Derry City and Waterford at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

In pictures: Derry City fans in seventh heaven at FAI Cup Final day

Tom Dalton and his treble winning colleagues line out on that famous afternoon back in 1989. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Dalton's heart with Derry ahead of FAI Cup showdown with Blues

Derry City supporters during the Club FAI Cup semi-final in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cup journey has reconnected Derry City fanbase

Conor celebrates following the FAI Cup semi-final victory in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City fans the best Barr none says Conor

Michael Duffy during a Derry City media day at The Guildhall in Derry, ahead of their Club Orange FAI Cup Final against Waterford, on Sunday 8th November at the Avia Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Nice 'N' Threesy for Duffy

Jamie Stott during at The Guildhall ahead of Sunday's FAI Cup Final. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stott: Winning FAI Cup will ease struggles and pain of 2026

James McClean. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

James McClean and Derry part ways by mutual agreement

James McClean, right, and Chairman Philip O’Doherty during the former Ireland international's signing earlier this year.

Derry City chairman responds to McClean dispute

HOME COMFORTS . . . Derry City signed off their Brandywell campaign with victory over Dundalk - a seventh win from nine games since their return to the grass pitch in June. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Connolly: Things will only get better for Derry City

Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean and Cameron Dummigan celebrate. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Jamie Stott: "I'm feeling back to myself"

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

Mark Connolly: "We want to show our appreciation to the fans"

Patrick McClean of Derry City during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Paddy McClean leads Derry through media storm

Happy Derry City fans enjoying a winning night at Brandywell.

In pictures: Derry City supporters joy as Dos Santos sinks Saints

Erin McClean has spoken out about her husband James' controversial therapy comments. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Erin McClean: "He is struggling at the moment”
ERIN McClean has spoken out about her husband James' controversial comments regarding men's mental health following a social media backlash, claiming the ex-Ireland international has been 'struggling' during what has become 'a daily battle' this year.
Simon Collins

The organising committee of last week's Bear Run Motor Show fundraiser present cheques for E8,000 each to Donegal Hospice and Foyle Hospice.

Major new sponsorship deal for Lifford Stadium race

FULL FOCUS . . . Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly is determined to finish the league strongly. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Connolly urges complete focus on Drogheda

Aisling Hutton has condemned the use of illegal fireworks and bangers in the Bogside after residents raised concerns about the fear and distress caused to families and pets.

Illegal fireworks and bangers in Bogside condemned

UNMASKED . . . Brandon Fleming can't wait for Saturday's FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Fleming unmasked for FAI Cup semi-final

In form Adam O'Reilly of Derry City celebrates after his winning goal against Galway United. Photo by Eakin Howard/Sportsfile

Connolly keen to keep O'Reilly at Derry

Institute players goal celebration. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Hutton delight as 'Stute stretch winning run

St Pat's manager Stephen Kenny isn't happy with a three week lay-off.

CUP FIRST: Derry City boss stands by St Pat's call

Derry City fans pictured in the Mark Farren Stand before Friday's league clash with Galway United.

In pictures: Derry City fans in top form as revival under Connolly continues

Michael Duffy would love to get his hands on the FAI Cup for a fifth time. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Duffy: It's all or nothing against Dundalk

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Connolly wants control not chaos in cup clash

Danny Mullen of Derry City walks the pitch before the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Drogheda United and Derry City at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Mullen's Derry City regret fuels Dundalk Cup dream
DANNY Mullen admits he's 'got a soft spot' for his former club Derry City but there'll be no divided loyalties when Dundalk arrive at Brandywell on Sunday with a place in the Club Orange FAI Cup semi-finals at stake.
Simon Collins

Derry City goalkeeper Tom Norcott could be in line for his FAI Cup debut on Sunday. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Norcott 'proud' to make Derry City debut

Joe Doherty and sons pose for a photograph at the Brandywell on Sunday.

In pictures: Fans enjoy Super Sunday at Brandywell

Paddy Bell Memorial Sprint winner 'Brassneck Mert' with (from left) Ellie May Boyd, Mairead Miller & Caeleen Anderson.

‘All the Luck in Life Gala’ Memorial Night draws big crowd to Brandywell

Ellis Chapman of Derry City, second from left, celebrates with teammates, from left, Darragh Burns, Adam O'Reilly and Nick Twisk after he scores his side's first goal against Shamrock Rovers.

Chapman 'can't wait' for Dundalk cup clash

Dylan Watts of Shamrock Rovers shoots to score his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Rovers pump up the volume as Connolly's left singing the blues

Shamrock Rovers players inspect the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Bradley hails Brandywell pitch as 'best in the country'

Stephen Kelly at the presentation of the D&D’s Terry Kelly Memorial Cup on Tuesday, with Liam Smith, on the right.

Purposeful Liam Smith and D&D an example for business – View from the Foyle

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Connolly's keeping it simple as Derry head to Bohs

Aunt Orlaith Casey gives a big hug to nephew Daniel James after his superb dancing at Wednesday's Tea Party. : .

24 brilliant photographs from ‘The Mad Tea Party’ at Meenan Square

Colr. Aisling Hutton taking part in the Féile Our Place Our People, Community Carnival Parade. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Huge Féile parade brings colour music and crowds to Bogside and Brandywell

The McGrotty family plant a tree in memory of Derry volunteer, Eamon McGrotty who died at the Battle of Jarama.

Derry man killed fighting fascism in Spain honoured with new plaque

Core Soccer U7 team who took part in the Féile Ryan McBride Cup held in the Daisy Field. Standing from left, are Lorraine Kivelehan, Stephen Coyle, Cat McGlynn and Conor Bradley. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

PHOTOS: Amazing day at Feile Derry's annual Ryan McBride Cup!

Mark Connolly says Derry City is in no rush to appoint permanent manager. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City in 'no rush' to find permanent boss

Nick Twisk of Derry City arrives at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Nick's head's in a 'Twisk' over media frenzy

A huge carnival parade celebrating the history and people of the Bogside and Brandywell will bring the streets alive with colour, music and performance on Saturday, August 15 as part of the closing celebrations for Féile 2026.

Féile carnival parade set to bring Bogside and Brandywell streets alive

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly with Michael Duffy, left, and Brandon Fleming. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City ready to fight back after rolling with punches

The Johnny McLaughlin Memorial Sprint, Heat 1 was won by Rebel Star. Pictured with Geraldine Lawlor and Richard Grieve.

Top class greyhound action at Brandywell

James McClean remains a Derry City player despite speculation he had his contract terminated. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Connolly: James McClean is still a Derry City player!

Thumbs up from these Derry City fans as Candystripes register fourth Brandywell win of the season.

In pictures: Happy faces as Connolly begins reign with win

Adam O'Reilly of Derry City, left, celebrates with team-mates Darragh Burns, centre, and Liam Boyce after scoring their side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Connolly savours Derry City 'honour' after perfect start

Tiernan Lynch. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Tiernan Lynch has left Derry City FC with Mark Connolly appointed

Corcass Coyote pictured with Patrick Edgar, Richard Graham (kneeling), Rhia Graham and Johnny Edgar.

Generous Cashout wins Top Sprint at Brandywell

Derry City fans enjoying last week's Europa League Conference meeting against HNK Rijeka at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. (Photo: Tom Heaney)

PHOTOS: Derry City fans pack Brandywell for visit of HNK Rijeka

Rijeka head coach Matjaž Kek after the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Derry City and HNK Rijeka at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Brandywell return a piece of Kek for Rijeka boss

George Fertakis pictured with his Derry City FC banner at the statue of Miltiadis in Marathon.

Derry City diehard George Fertakis cheering on Candystripes from Marathon Tomb

James Olayinka of Derry City is confident the Brandywell men can progress against Rijeka. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Olayinka: Fruk doesn't need special attention

BRANDYSWELL . . . Another bumper crowed is expected for Derry City's second leg Conference League tie against Rijeka. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Maher has grounds for belief ahead of Rijeka showdown

These young Derry City supporters are excited to watch the Brandywell club in European action on the big screen.

In pictures: Derry City fans out in force at Moviebowl

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