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Defender Ciaran Coll says he wants to finish his career at Derry City.

Answering Derry City's Coll

Institute will play under the lights on Friday night at Brandywell against Ballinamallard.

Deery relishing 'throwback' to Friday night under lights at Brandywell

Institute's Michael Harris scored twice in their Championship win against Ballyclare Comrades on Saturday. PIC: Institute FC

Championship forward feels time in America has helped with development

Derry City fans at Finn Park for a cup clash between Finn Harps and Derry City in 2021.

Byrne wants to give €3.99m to Finn Harps but awaits FAI correspondence

Derry City‘s Adam O’Reilly and Ronan Boyce tackle Shelburne’s Mark Coyle. DER2321GS -

The 'Burt Kante' hoping to upset neighbours Derry City

Shelbourne's Mark Coyle in action against Brandon Kavanagh.

Coyle admits Shelbourne have eyes on Euro prize ahead Derry trip

Moville GAA coach John Quigg. (Photo: Des Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Donegal Championship Final with Moville is new ground for Quigg

Saduo Diallo is set to make his 50th Derry City appearance his weekend against Bohemians . Photo: George Sweeney. DER2329GS – 39

Ruaidhri Higgins pays tribute Sadou Diallo ahead of 50th Derry City appearance

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins announces the signing of Sam Todd from UCD. Photo by Kevin Moore (MCI Photo)

Todd returns to City on long term deal

Striker Colm Whelan may make his Derry City debut later this month.

"We want to make sure that we peak at the right time," - Alan Reynolds

Derry City's Shane McEleney is expecting another tough campaign.

Derry City centre-back Shane McEleney praises manager Ruaidhrí Higgins

Declan McDowell, back row second from in a Finn Harps team photo taken in the 1970’s. Photo: George Sweeney.

Ex Derry skipper Declan McDowell laid to rest

Derry City’s Michael Duffy keeps possession against Finn Harps. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 33

Duffy notices mindset shift in Derry City dressing room

The late Declan McDowell

Eddie Mahon pays tribute to friend and teammate Declan McDowell

Derry City players pictured playing against FC Swift Hesperange of Luxembourg at the Pinatar Arena, Spain.

Derry City's Spanish camp 'perfect preparation'

Cian Kavanagh scores his second goal against Finn Harps. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 25

Derry City boss Higgins quells transfer inactivity fears
​RUAIDHRI Higgins hopes Cian Kavanagh's hat-trick against Finn Harps goes some way to quell any concerns for fans about Derry City's relative inactivity during the transfer window.

The Derry City team that played in the first half of the friendly game against Finn Harps. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 38

Five things we've learned from Derry City's big win over Harps

This young Derry City fan spots our cameraman at the game against Finn Harps. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2305GS – 03

35 fantastic photos of Derry City supporters during win over Finn Harps

Cian Kavanagh celebrates his third goal during Derry City’s 6-0 victory over Finn Harps at Brandywell Stadium. Photo – George Sweeney

Kavanagh hits hat-trick in pre-season win over Finn Harps

Derry City's Mark Timlin fires a shot at goal before Shakhtyor Soligorsk's Illia Galiuza could challenge during their Europa League encounter. Picture by Lorcan Doherty/Presseye.com

Ex-Derry City man calls time on his playing career

Derry City will be hoping striker Jamie McGonigle is amongst the goals again this year.

Derry City to face U20 national team in Spain

Derry City young defender Daithi McCallion, along with team-mate Caoimhin Porter, has joined Finn Harps on-loan.

Derry City pair join Finn Harps on-loan

Centre-back Keith Cowan has returned to Finn Harps for the 2023 season.

Keith Cowan returns to home town club Harps as skipper

Former Bohs, Sligo and Institute boss Sean Connor has expressed an interest in the vacant Finn Harps managerial post.

Sean Connor wants Finn Harps job

Shane McEleney says it will be a proud moment lining out alongside his brother in Sunday's final.

A special day for the McEleneys

Derry City striker Jamie McGonigle is delighted to back scoring goals.

Hit-man Jamie McGonigle wants Derry City to focus on themselves

Derry City's Southend Park Stand along with the Mark Farren Stand will be packed to the rafters on Sunday.

Derry City's FAI Cup semi-final tie is sold out
Derry City’s Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final against Treaty United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday is officially a sell-out!

Derry City's Brandon Kavanagh scored his second goal for the club in Friday night's win over Finn Harps.

Derry City's Brandon Kavanagh delighted with win over Finn Harps

Derry City winger Michael Duffy opened the scoring against Finn Harps in the first half. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Brian Maher has sights set on breaking clean sheet record

Derry City midfielder Brandon Kavanagh races away to celebrate his goal against Finn Harps in the North West derby last Friday night at Brandywell. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Record breaking Derry City not giving up on league title chase

Brandon Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City's second goal against Finn Harps on Friday night. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Watch all the goals as Derry win North West Derby

Derry City goalscorer Michael Duffy celebrates after his 19th minute strike against Finn Harps at Brandywell. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Derry City stroll to North West derby victory

Derry City's Patrick McEleney is an injury doubt for tonight's North West derby against Finn Harps.

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney injury doubt for derby

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins is excited about a potential rivalry with Shamrock Rovers over the next few seasons.

Derry City rivalry will benefit Shamrock Rovers

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney played a key role in Derry's excellent second half performance against UCD.

Higgins braced for 'one of the toughest games of the season'

Derry City’s Ryan Graydon races away from Cork City left-back Kevin O’Connor.

Ryan Graydon confident Derry City will kill teams off ahead of Shelbourne trip

Ex-Finn Harps and Derry City midfielder Tony McNamee hoping Bonagee United can cause an FAI Cup shock by defeating Shelbourne.

“Everyone at the club really puts a shift in," states Bonagee Utd's Tony McNamee

Derry City's Patrick McEleney was in sparklingly form at Finn Harps last month. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins hoping for big Patrick McEleney finish

Ruaidhrí Higgins' Derry City side entertain junior side Oliver Bond Celtic. Picture by George Sweeney

Derry City's Extra.ie FAI Cup tie rescheduled

James Akintunde wheels away towards the Derry City fans after netting a late, late winner against Finn Harps in Ballybofey. Photo by Kevin Moore.

From Riga villain to redeemed hero in Ballybofey

Derry City skipper Eoin Toal's move to Bolton is imminent says Ruaidhri Higgins.

Eoin Toal's move to Bolton imminent confirms Higgins

James Akintunde celebrates his late, late winner against Harps. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Akintunde nets dramatic stoppage time winner to sink Harps

Will Patching celebrates his goal against Finn Harps in Ballybofey last April. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Victory over Harps the perfect tonic for Derry City's Euro hangover

Derry City's Patrick McEleney is expecting another battle at Finn Harps tomorrow. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City aim to secure their second win of the season at Finn Park

Derry City new signing Sadou Diallo alongside boss Ruaidhrí Higgins, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, on Friday. Picture by Kevin Morrison/Event Images & Video

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins excited about Sadou Diallo arrival

Derry's Shane McEleney and Trabzonspor's Zeki Yavru during the Europa League Second Qualifying Round 2nd Leg in 2013.

McEleney excited to savour Euro chance he thought had gone

Danny Lafferty puts Derry City ahead with an early header in the club's 2-1 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght last October.

Derry City not out of the title race yet!

Will Patching lines up his winning free-kick against Finn Harps in Ballybofey earlier this season.

Will Patching sees something that others don't see - says Horgan

Will Patching netted another spectacular free-kick to get Derry City back on level terms against Finn Harps on Friday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Ruaidhri Higgins hints at busy summer transfer window

Eoin Toal rescues a point for Derry City at the death.

Eoin Toal rescues a point at the death for Derry City against rivals Finn Harps

Manager Ruaidhrí Higgins feels the club has made huge strides over the last year but admits things have been tough recently.

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins feels fans energy can drive his side on against...

Seamas Keogh races away to celebrate his last gasp winner against Derry City on Monday night at the Sligo Showgrounds. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City will find strength through adversity - says Higgins

Derry City's Eoin Toal brings the ball out from the back against Sligo Rovers on Monday night. Picture by Kevin Moore/MCI

Derry City skipper Eoin Toal aiming for North West derby win over Finn Harps

Derry City's Matty Smith in control against Bohemians at Brandywell. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Higgins unfazed as Shamrock Rovers close the gap

Will Patching stands over the ball before firing it into the Finn Harps net last Saturday.

The 'Candystripe Kaka' is daring to dream