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Ms Erin Friel, the Carnhill Festival Queen, pictured at the presentation of the Bull Park Trophy with, from left, Ronnie Ballard, linesman, Tony McFadden, captain, Phoenix (runners-up), Eddie Grant, captain Celtic Swifts, winners, Matt Morrison, referee, and Sammy Brown, linesman.

The Mighty Bull (Pt 3): Dundalk get a lesson while Swifts score hat-trick

Derry City's new signing Robbie Benson with manager Tiernan Lynch. Photo by Kevin Morrison.

Benson: 'I have to prove myself all over again at Derry'

Patrick McEleney leads his hometown club Derry City out for the final time in Sunday's FAI Cup Final against Drogheda.

Fats set for Ballymena United switch

Derry City winger Michael Duffy has his eyes on a FIFTH FAI Cup victory.

Michael Duffy's love affair with the FAI Cup continues

Ruaidhri Higgins and Patrick McEleney share a joke at Monday's FAI Cup Final press conference at Da Vinci's.

'Something special' about Fat's ninth FAI Cup Final

Will Patching has been playing through the pain barrier.

Higgins praises Patching and warns against 'jumping to conclusions'

Will Patching sealed a big win for Derry City at Oriel Park from the penalty spot in the second half.

Derry City clinch big win at Oriel Park to keep title hopes alive

Higgins has backed his Derry City team to deliver another big victory at Oriel Park.

Higgins backs players to deliver when it matters

Derry City’s Patrick McEleney won three league titles with Dundalk. Photograph: George Sweeney

McEleney shares fans' frustrations with slow starts

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins after drawing against Bohemians at the Brandywell on Friday night.

Higgins responds to critics and calls for 'perspective'

Derry City’s Sean Robertson misses a goal scoring chance in stoppage time against Sligo Rovers. Photograph: George Sweeney

Title dream isn't dead yet! insists Higgins

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney and his brother Shane celebrate their FAI Cup semi-final win over Bohemians in front of the travelling fans at Dalymount. Photo: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

FAI Cup Final 'extra special' for Patrick McEleney

DOUBLE DREAM ALIVE AND KICKING . . . Derry City fans enjoying the occasion at Dalymount Park. Photo credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Higgins praises 'special' Duffy after cup heroics

Derry City’s Michael Duffy celebrates scoring against Shelbourne. Photograph: George Sweeney

"More of the same please City": Duffy

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’
Jim McLaughlin was the ‘face of the League of Ireland’ and a ‘legend’ who will have his own chapter when the annals of soccer history are written.
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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
PAT Hoban isn't satisfied with his 10 goals return for Derry City so far and the Candy Stripes' hitman is hungry for more as he prepares to face his hometown club Galway United on Friday night.
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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

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

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