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

O'Donnell remains No.1 Derry City target

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

Michael Duffy has scored 17 goals this season - his best return for Derry City in two spells at his hometown club. Photo by Matthew Harvey/Sportsfile

Derry City sign off from Brandywell with victory over Dundalk

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

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

Happy Derry City fans enjoying a winning night at Brandywell.

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

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Shelbourne up first as Derry City face defining week

Michael Duffy celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

No one at Derry City getting carried away says Michael Duffy

Patrick McClean scores his side's first goal during the Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Derry City and Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Derry City hit Dundalk for four to set up semi-final trip to Galway

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

CUP DREAM: Patrick McClean

FAI Cup win would 'mean everything' to McClean

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

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

In pictures: Fans enjoy Super Sunday at Brandywell

Tyler Smith of Derry City celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup third round match between UCD and Derry City at UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Smith: Derry can go all the way in the cup!

A general view of the FAI Challenge cup trophy at the Aviva Stadium. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City to host Dundalk in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Cameron Dummigan of Derry City shoots to score his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Drogheda United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lights, Cameron, action . . .
CAMERON Dummigan is a man of few words and quite content to fly below the radar.
Simon Collins

Michael Duffy can't wait to get back to action against Bohemians on Friday night. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Duffy: We can put this right!

Darragh Markey of Derry City is tackled by Rob Cornwall at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Lynch welcomes Derry City reset

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch makes his way off the pitch after the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Dundalk and Derry City at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Pressure mounting on Lynch after defeat in Dundalk

An emotional Conor Barr of Derry City, left, is consoled by teammate Patrick McClean after giving away a penalty in Tallaght.

'Kaiser Conor' is raising the Barr for Derry City

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch.

Lynch challenges Derry to find 'the missing piece of the jigsaw'

Eddie Beach and James Clarke of Derry City celebrates at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Clarke hoping to silence the Bohs boys at Dalymount

James McClean during a Derry City training session at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

McClean fears hip injury could end his career

Dipo Akinyemi reckons Derry City's luck will turn soon.

Akinyemi: Tolka Park can be turning point

The pressure is intensifying on Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch.

Lynch hoping for change of fortune in Dublin

Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff.

One big night is all it takes to stop the rot: Kilduff

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch reacts as his side let slip the lead for a second time at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

City ship sailing through storm without its skipper
TIERNAN Lynch admitted it was difficult not to 'wish Mickey Duffy was out there' as he watched his struggling Derry City team be pegged back twice by Dundalk on Friday night.
Simon Collins

Carl Winchester warns Derry must be up for the fight in Dundalk. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Winchester: City must stand up to the fight!

PRESSURE . . . Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch.

Lynch: Storms don't last forever!

Romeo's is celebrating winning Local Takeaway of the Year (Ulster).

Romeo's celebrate winning Local Takeaway of the Year

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch.

"The positives [far] outweigh the negatives."

Michael Duffy, left, and James McClean of Derry City after their side's draw in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Dundalk. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Duffy frustrated with Derry City's slow starts

These Derry City fans are all smiles as the Candy Stripes prepare to host Dundalk.

In pictures: Derry City fans out in force at Brandywell

Michael Duffy of Derry City scores his side's second goal, a penalty, during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Derry City and Dundalk at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Duffy to the rescue for City with 98th minute penalty

New Derry City captain, Michael Duffy. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Duffy honoured to be name Derry City captain

The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will host Derry City's opening four league matches in 2026. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Derry City to play its opening four league games at Brandywell

Mark Connolly has been told he's not part of Tiernan Lynch's plans for 2026, ending a three-and-a-half year association with Derry City.

Lynch praise for captain Connolly as defender set to leave

Michael Duffy has been shortlisted for the PFA Ireland senior men’s Player of the Year award 2025.

Duffy: It's been one of my best seasons yet!

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch, right, and Michael Duffy.

Duffy in advanced talks with Derry over new contract

L-R - President Ruth Young - Lisburn Chamber of Commerce, President Colleen Dowdall Tinnelly - WBR Chamber of Commerce, President Edwina Flynn - Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade, President Hanna McDonnell, Dundalk Chamber, President Naomi Tully, Drogheda and District Chamber

Women In Leadership To Gather For Cross Border She Leads Event

OUT IN THE COLD . . . Hoban says his relationship with Tiernan Lynch broke down. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hoban: 'It's something I'll never forgive him for'

SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month award winner for June, Derry City's Michael Duffy.

Duffy collects POTM award and vows to finish career with Derry

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

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