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Patrick McEleney is confident Derry can finish the season strongly. Photograph by Kevin Moore/MCI

Light at the end of the tunnel for Patrick McEleney

The late Jim McLaughlin receiving Freedom of the City from the former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Councillor Michaela Boyle in 2019.

Jim McLaughlin: ‘The face of the League of Ireland’ and a ‘legend’

Derry City striker Danny Mullen celebrates scoring against St Pat's in the FAI Cup second round.

Mullen urges City fans to keep the faith

Derry City’s Danny Mullen, with Ciaran Coll and Mark Connolly, is prepared to be patient.

Mullen says he won't throw toys out of the pram

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Photograph: George Sweeney

Higgins confident Derry City can string winning run together

Fans arrive for Derry City’s game against Dundalk in the Brandywell. Photograph: George Sweeney

21 fabulous Derry City fans photos from Brandywell

Derry City striker Danny Mullen finds the bottom corner with this strike in the second half against Dundalk. Photograph by George Sweeney.

Mullen nets equaliser but it's an opportunity lost for Derry City

Pat Hoban and Daniel Kelly will be hoping to get one over their former club tonight as Derry eye top spot. Photograph: George Sweeney

Kelly reckons Dundalk are 'too good to go down'

Cameron Dummigan was man of the match against Shelbourne but he might be redeployed at right back for the visit of Dundalk.

Derry City eye top spot but Higgins wary of wounded Dundalk

Derry City striker Pat Hoban tries his luck from distance.

Hoban excited for first Euro experience with Derry City

The Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar is undergoing renovations and won't host Derry City's first round Uefa Conference League tie against Bruno's Magpies.

Derry City between The Rock and a hard place

Stephen Kenny pictured during his first game as St Pat's manager against Derry City. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Kenny returns to Brandywell with St Pat's in FAI Cup cracker

The Hobanator is out for revenge against his hometown club Galway.

Pat's not satisfied with 10 goal return as he eyes revenge

Cameron Dummigan says it was an easy decision to commit his future to Derry City. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Dummigan commits 'peak years' to Derry City

Will Patching holds off his man at Oriel Park during Derry's scoreless draw against Dundalk. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

'That's probably Derry at their strongest': Daly

Derry City keeper Brian Maher produces this sensational save to deny Dundalk in the second half. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Opportunity knocks for Derry but Dundalk lock door

​RUAIDHRÍ Higgins has warned Derry City must find a way to ‘grab games by the scruff of the neck’ if they're to win the league title this season after the Brandywell outfit produced another 'patchy' performance against Dundalk at Oriel Park on Friday night.

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Adam O'Reilly wins this ball ahead of Dundalk's Sam Durrant at Oriel Park. Photographs by Kevin Moore/MCI.

Derry City held by Dundalk at Oriel Park

Daniel Kelly, pictured chasing down Dundalk's Daryl Horgan at Brandywell, was on the scoresheet the last time the Lilywhites beat Derry at Oriel Park.

Higgins wary of Dundalk's quality as Derry visit Oriel

Ruaidhrí Higgins, Derry City manager. Photograph: George Sweeney

Derry camp unmoved by media circus in Inchicore

Stephen O'Donnell was appointed Bohemians No.2 before the visit to Derry.

Higgins admits his 'good friends' caught him off guard

Will Patching celebrates his stunning strike against Drogheda last week. Photograph by Kevin Morrison.

Derry City's Will enjoying his purple Patch

Ronan Boyce put Derry 1-0 up against Drogheda when the teams last met at Brandywell back in February.

Higgins calls for patient approach from Derry City in Drogheda

Ruaidhri Higgins has backed Daniel Kelly to hit form for Derry City. Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins backs Kelly to be 'major success'

Will Patching celebrates with fellow goalscorer Michael Duffy as Derry City run riot against Dundalk. Photographs by Kevin Morrison.

Higgins heaps praise on Derry 'special talent' Will Patching

A fist pump from this young Derry City fan and his friend as the Candy Stripes return to winning ways against Dundalk.

23 fantastic photos of smiling Derry City fans

Will Patching and Michael Duffy celebrate as Derry City turn the screw on Dundalk. Photographs by Kevin Morrison

WATCH: Will Patching doesn't do tap-ins

Goalscorer Danny Mullen in action against Dundalk at Brandywell as Derry City returned to winning ways. Photograph by Kevin Morrison.

Derry City move into second after big win over Dundalk

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Adam O'Reilly on the attack against Shelbourne during Monday's scoreless draw in Tolka Park. (Photo: Kevin Moore)

Hoban set miss out on Dundalk reunion as duo return for Derry

Cameron McJannet gets forward for Derry City during Monday's scoreless draw with Shelbourne.

Derry City must stick together says defender Mark Connolly ahead of Dundalk clas...

Derry City striker celebrates after putting the Brandywell club ahead against Waterford on Friday night. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Higgins hails 'outstanding' Hoban

Derry City’s Daniel Kelly can't wait for a mouthwatering double header against St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers. Photograph: George Sweeney

Kelly hoping to lay down early marker in title race

Jordan McEneff challenges Sligo keeper Ed McGinty during the second half. The City midfielder came on to replace the injured Cameron Dummigan.

Dummigan rushed to hospital while McEleney set for scan

Derry City players make their way onto the pitch for the game against Drogheda United. Photograph: George Sweeney

Hoban can be the man to bridge the gap

Derry City players make their way onto the pitch for the game against Drogheda United. Photograph: George Sweeney

Hoban loved every minute of Derry City debut

Daniel Kelly can't wait for his Derry City debut. Photo: George Sweeney

'Dickie' loving his new-found freedom on Foyleside

Derry City's Michael Duffy celebrates scoring against UCD at the Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney

Duffy and Hoban: Tried and tested recipe for success!

New City striker Pat Hoban pictured beside the Mark Farren mural at Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney

Hoban determined to make instant impact at Brandywell

Derry City’s Patrick McEleney has big ambitions this year. Photograph: George Sweeney

Title number four would top the lot for Fats!

Michael Duffy scored a brace of goals in the 3-0 win over Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Duffy on the double in Dundalk as City round off preseason with emphatic win

Ruaidhrí Higgins, manager of Derry City FC. Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins expects Premier Division title race to be tighter than ever

Derry City defender Shane McEleney turns 33 today.

Birthday boy Shane relishing pressure to deliver for Derry

Pat Hoban has hit the ground running in preseason.

Higgins provides glowing preseason report on Pat Hoban

Mark Connolly can't wait to walk out on the Brandywell pitch for the season opener against Drogheda. Photograph: George Sweeney

Connolly reckons City will thrive on great expectations

Derry City’s Mark Connolly reacts to his penalty miss in the shoot out defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 15

Connolly 'desperate' to win league title with Derry City

Derry City striker Danny Mullen takes on the Finn Harps defence during Sunday's friendly with Finn Harps. (Photo: Kevin Moore/MCI)

'Derry City haven't seen the best of me!'

Derry City’s new striker Pat Hoban pictured at the Brandywell Stadium, on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph: George Sweeney

'Don't poke the beast' warns Patrick McEleney

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins. Photograph: George Sweeney.

Hoban the final piece of the Derry City jigsaw for Higgins

Derry City’s new striker Pat Hoban pictured at the Brandywell Stadium, on Wednesday afternoon. Photograph: George Sweeney

Hoban 'thriving' on pressure to deliver goals at Derry City

Patrick Hoban has completed his move to Derry City from Dundalk. Photo by Ciaran Culligan

Derry City's statement of intent as Pat Hoban arrives from Dundalk

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins may have to widen his search for a striker after talks with Dundalk over Pat Hoban reportedly stalled.

Hoban's Derry City talks stalled

Jamie McGonigle has joined Coleraine from Derry City for an undisclosed fee.

McGonigle departs for Coleraine as City close in on Hoban

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins speaking at the launch of Derry City’s 2024 home shirt at O’Neill’s superstore on Wednesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry City boss in search for 'X-Factor' talent

Mark Connolly believes newboy Daniel Kelly will be a 'fantastic' addition to the Derry City dressing room. Photo: George Sweeney

Connolly lauds arrival of City newboy Daniel Kelly

Derry City’s new signing Daniel Kelly. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry City move a 'no brainer' for Dickie

Derry City’s new signing Daniel Kelly pictured with Ruaidhrí Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney.

Ruaidhri Higgins expects Daniel Kelly to be a 'big hit' at Derry City