Philip O'Doherty

Tiernan Lynch has identified a new Head of Recruitment.

Derry City set to appoint new Head of Recruitment

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty addressed supporters at the fans' forum on Saturday.

"We want facilities we can be proud of' - O'Doherty

Could Dom Thomas, pictured here being congratulated by manager Tiernan Lynch, be on his way out of Brandywell this summer? Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lynch talks transfer news and Thomas speculation

The late Derry City club president Paul Diamond was laid to rest on Wednesday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2136GS – 089

Derry City form guard of honour at funeral of club president Paul Diamond

The late Paul Diamond.

O'Doherty tribute to 'good friend' Paul Diamond

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch is on the lookout for a defender. Photograph: George Sweeney

Crystal Palace defender on Derry City radar

Work continues on the construction of the new North Stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photograph: George Sweeney

'Derry will go nowhere without proper facilities'

Ruaidhrí Higgins pictured with young Derry City fans. DER2244GS – 57

Higgins' brother hits out at 'public vitriol' aimed at ex-City boss

Both Ruaidhri Higgins and his former captain Patrick McEleney have left Brandywell.

Higgins' parting message to Derry City supporters

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins has left the club.

Higgins parts company with Derry City after lengthy talks

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins and assistant Paul Hegarty deep in thought ahead of the FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Higgins vows to stay on and fight

Ruaidhrí Higgins says talk of his Derry City future can wait until after Sunday's FAI Cup final Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins dismisses contract rumours as skipper enters talks

Ruaidhrí Higgins says talk of his Derry City future can wait until after Sunday's FAI Cup final Photo: George Sweeney

Higgins dismisses contract rumours as skipper enters talks

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

Higgins responds to critics and calls for 'perspective'

Philip O'Doherty

Vertiv academy will offer 15 young people vital electrical installation skills

The Mark Farren mural in the tunnel of the stand named in the late striker's memory.

Derry City's 'masterplan' coming to fruition
DERRY City Football Club is 'pretty confident' of securing its share of the long-awaited £36.2 million of funding for sub-regional stadia earmarked for the completion of Phase Two of the Mark Farren Stand at Brandywell.
Simon Collins

Ronan Boyce battles for possession against Galway. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Higgins blasts 'unacceptable' Derry City display

Derry City chairman Philip O’Doherty speaking at the club’s Fans Forum held in the City Hotel on Saturday afternoon. Photograph: George Sweeney

Tallaght, Aviva Stadium or Windsor Park to be nominated by Derry City

The Derry Journal's Talking Derry City Everywhere We Go podcast is out now and accessible wherever you get your podcasts. Image by Ethan Barr

Talking Derry City: Opening Night High and Nicky Low

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

Higgins expects Premier Division title race to be tighter than ever

Paddy McCourt playing for Derry City in 2007.
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Paddy McCourt leaves Derry City FC after eight years of service

Dancers from City Dance who entertained the crowds who lined the streets in Derry as Santa and the Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue switched on the Christmas lights. Picture Martin McKeown. 24.11.23

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2023: November

Derry City fans Jay Mallon and Danny Friel have their say on the Candy Stripes' season.

WATCH: Derry City fans have their say on 2023 season

Ruaidhrí Higgins, Derry City manager. Photograph: George Sweeney

'I have a budget, contrary to reports': Higgins

Vertiv jobs announcement

Staff at Vertiv, Campsie, following the announcement of approx 200new jobs. Included are Vertiv CEO, Giordano Albertazzi, Philip O’Doherty, managing director of E&I business, Vertiv, Mel Chittock, interim CEO, Invest NI, The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue, Colum Eastwood, Foyle MP, during a tour of the Campsie
Credit © Lorcan Doherty

‘The renewed commitment to Campsie is going to have a global impact’

Vertiv jobs announcement

Guests at the official announcement by Vertiv of approx 200 new jobs at the Campsie site. From left are Dawn McLaughlin, Invest NI, Colum Eastwood, MP, Philip O’Doherty, managing director of E&I business, Vertiv, Paul Connelly, Vertiv E&I, and Mel Chittock, interim CEO, Invest NI, John Kelpie, Chief Executive, Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Patricia Logue, Leo Murphy, chief executive, North West Regional College, Giordano Albertazzi, Vertiv CEO, and Des Gartland, Invest NI.

Credit © Lorcan Doherty

'Derry came out on top': Vertiv announce 200 new jobs

An artist's impression of the North Terrace at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium which got the green light from Council's Planning Committee this week.

Derry City footing £2million bill for new North Terrace
DERRY City Football Club's new safe-standing North Terrace is expected to cost the Brandywell club in the region of £2million to complete with construction set to start early next month with a view to it opening midway through the 2024 season.
Simon Collins

Part of the Brandywell Stadium's Southend Park stand will be demolished as part of plans for the new North Terrace stand which has received planning permission from Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Derry City 'delighted' as North Stand plans get green light

Liam Coyle celebrates winning the league title in 1997 - the last time the Candy Stripes lifted the Premier Division trophy.

Title triumph could spark dominant spell for Derry City says Coyle

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans at Brandywell.

Higgins happy with preparations for Kazakhstan trip

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins salutes fans.

Higgins delighted as Derry City end nine years of Euro hurt

An artist's impression of the proposed new North Terrace at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Proposed North Terrace at Brandywell unveiled

Bohemians boss Declan Devine is relishing his role at Dalymount.

Declan Devine: 'Spending power doesn't guarantee success'

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins celebrates a victory over Shamrock Rovers. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/mci

Higgins among new breed of managers

Derry City and Dundalk FC present club jerseys to the family of the late Private Sean Rooney, who was killed in Beirut on 14th December last, before Friday evening’s game. From left to right are Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins, Natasha Rooney McCloskey, Holly McConnellogue, Paul McCloskey ,Robyn McCloskey, Callum McCloskey and Dundalk FC manager Stephen O’Donnell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2310GS – 061

Heartwarming gesture to family of Sean Rooney

Derry City fans pictured at Richmond Park on the opening league match of the season.

City chairman warns club will impose lifetime bans on unruly fans

The new Brandywell stand will help create a 'cauldron-type' atmosphere in the stadium.

City chairman confirms plans to build new Brandywell stand

Derry City FC hope to construct a new terraced stand at Brandywell to accommodate a huge demand for season tickets.

Derry City prepared to foot the bill for new Brandywell stand

PITCH PROBLEMS . . . A view of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Brandywell pitch could be 'unfit' for Derry City beyond 2023

Derry City after winning the FAI Cup. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/mci

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2022: November

Mark Farren Stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry City has outgrown its current home

The demand for Derry City season tickets has been unprecedented

Derry City enter Brandywell Stadium talks with Council

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City won't be held to ransom: Higgins

Derry City will hold talks with Council about reverting back to a grass pitch at Brandywell.

Derry City to make case for return to grass pitch

Republic of Ireland's James McClean

James McClean: "I'm willing to talk"

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins will be fully backed in the transfer market.

Chairman prepares to open budget talks with Higgins

Derry City chairman Mr Philip O'Doherty

Derry City Chairman targets league title

Derry City captain Patrick McEleney raises the FAI Cup following the Candystripes' 4-0 victory over Shelbourne in the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. (Photo: Kevin Moore/MCI)

Derry City’s 4-0 victory over Shels to be mentioned in British House of Commons

Republic of Ireland head coach Stephen Kenny (left) and his former opposition analyst Ruaidhri Higgins.

Stephen Kenny hails Higgins' impact at Derry

Will Patching in action against Shamrock Rovers on Friday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Ruaidhri Higgins says Michael Duffy is best player in league

Ruaidhri Higgins and Derry City teenage debutante Daithi McCallion after the 7-1 drubbing of UCD.

It's taken over my life . . . but I love it!

Derry City players and fans (left to right) Liam Coyle, Declan Devine, Declan Boyle, John Pio O’Doherty (Life-long supporter), Peter Hutton, Tony O'Dowd, Tom Mohan and Tommy Dunne, celebrate in the changing room after their 1997 title glory.

Derry City title winners to get Mayor's Reception this weekend

Philip O'Doherty, Derry City Chairman.

Derry City announce Diamond Corrugated sign new sponsorship deal

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins.

Derry City holding Fans Forum evening

A section of the Derry City support pictured at Oriel Park last weekend on opening night and it promises to be an electric atmosphere at a sold-out Brandywell Stadium for the visit of Shamrock Rovers.

Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty delighted with bumper season ticket sales

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