Premier Division

Derry City wingers Dom Thomas and Michael Duffy. Photograph: George Sweeney

Duffy wants to spoil Shelbourne's party

Derry's Sean Paul McCauley (second, from left) and his Blackstaff 'B' team-mates after winning the All Ireland Championship Snooker title in Killarney last week.

Sean Paul helps Blackstaff to All Ireland snooker title

Jamie Rea and Ben Murdock of Loughgall track Institute’s Dean Brown. Photograph: George Sweeney

"The manner in which we gave the goals away is what is killing us."

Danny Mullen at the final whistle in Rochmond Park last week. (Photo: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto)

Derry aim to end "difficult week" with victory

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

Title dream isn't dead yet! insists Higgins

DISAPPOINTED: Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins. Photograph: George Sweeney

Derry's title hopes hit by defeat in Drogheda

Shamrock Rovers players remonstrate with referee Damien McGraith after he awarded Derry City a late penalty. Photograph: George Sweeney

Bradley blasts 'disgusting' penalty decision

Alan Cawley battles with Ciaran Martyn during his spell with St. Patrick's Athletic. The RTE pundit will be on duty this weekend at Brandywell. 0904MW25

"I certainly think there's more fight in Shels at the moment."

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

No one getting carried away with top spot - Higgins

Derry City's new signing Andre Wisdom. Photo: George Sweeney

"I've been asked the question, 'Why Derry?' and my reply is, why not?"

Derry City's Will Patching celebrates his goal against Cork back in 2022. (Photo: Kevin Moore)

"They're too big of a club to be where they are."

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 skipper Patrick McEleney has urged supporters to stick with the team as they bid for a first title since 1997.

Fats urges City fans to keep the faith!

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 81

Derry City and Rovers remain title favourites - says Duff
DAMIEN Duff reckons Shelbourne 'have no right to be hanging around' the top of the league and claims rivals Shamrock Rovers and 'footballing gods' Derry City's budgets are 'double' the size of the Tolka Park outfit.
Simon Collins

A flare is set of by Derry city supporters at a recent match at Brandywell. Photograph: George Sweeney

Derry City accepts suspended partial stadium closure

Will Patching and Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins pictured at the pre-match press conference at Brandywell this week. Photograph by Kevin Morrison.

Patching believes Rovers are still the team to beat!

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

The Vipers welcome the Causeway Giants to 'The Pit' in Greysteel on Sunday (k.o. 2pm). Photo: Ian Humes

Vipers welcome Giants to Greysteel 'Pit' this weekend

Former Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds returned to the Brandywell with Waterford. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry City will take some stopping says Reynolds

Donegal Derry Vipers in action.

Vipers prepare for big kick-off as American Football Ireland returns

Mark Connolly and his teammates were left frustrated by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds.

Unpredictable league will take time to settle: Connolly

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

Higgins expects Premier Division title race to be tighter than ever

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

Derry City hero Liam Coyle, who netted that vital winning goal in extra-time against Finn Harps to ensure the Brandywell club's status as a Premier Division club.

The Relief of Derry as Coyle emerges Bandywell club's saviour

DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 21: James McClean of Republic of Ireland is given a guard of honour by teammates after the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

James McClean: a real champion
It is rare to see sportswomen or sportsmen form a guard of honour to applaud a hero or heroes off the field at the end of a match. It is a distinction normally reserved for champions at their moment of crowning glory.
Kevin Mullan

Derry City manager Ruaidhi Higgins. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2307GS – 88

Derry won't be giving up on title says Ruaidhri Higgins

Cameron McJanett's goal had given Derry the lead against Shamrock Rovers Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 86

Late penalty pins Derry City back as Rovers get Brandywell draw

Shane McEleney leads the Derry City team into the dressing room at Brandywell.

McEleney could 'die a happy man' if Derry lifted title

Danny Mullen says next week's clash with Shamrock Rovers won't decide the title chase. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 06

Rovers game won't decide title race - Mullen

Brigade Seconds celebrate a dramatic title win on Saturday

Saints shock leaves Brigade on brink!

Ruaidhri Higgins and Declan Devine. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2315GS – 99

Devine glad to see back of Derry City!

A downbeat Ruaidhri Higgins acknowledges the support from the fans at the end of the FAI Cup game against St Patrick’s Athletic on Sunday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2334GS – 11

Derry City will attack final 10 games says Ruaidhri Higgins

Shane McElheney, Cameron McJannett and Michael Duffy celebrate Jordan McEneff’s goal against Drogheda United. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2333GS – 14

Derry boss Higgins hails Drogheda victory as "crucial"

Tiernan McGinty celebrates his debut goal against Cork which secured Derry City's first win in five.

Buckley backs Derry to take title race to the wire

Derry City winger Ryan Graydon races past Sligo Rovers goalscorer Will Fitzgerald at the Showgrounds on Saturday night. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Derry City closing in on league title favourites tag

Michael Duffy celebrates his second goal against UCD last Friday night at Brandywell. Photograph by Kevin Moore.

Michael Duffy says Derry City are clicking into gear

Derry City assistant manager Paddy McLaughlin. Picture by George Sweeney.

Derry City expecting tough test at leaders Bohemians

Derry City players will be aiming to change their Brandywell fortunes around going into tomorrow evening's game against St Patrick's Athletic.

Cameron Dummigan edging closer to Derry City comeback

Derry City's Ben Doherty is looking forward to their Brandywell double against Drogheda United and Bohemians. Picture by Kevin Moore

Ben Doherty feels Drogheda United will have Brandywell game plan

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

Derry City centre-back Shane McEleney praises manager Ruaidhrí Higgins

Derry City fans proudly display their flag outside George's Bar before heading on the bus to Dublin.

15 superb snaps of City fans in Dublin

The Derry City side which defeated Shamrock Rovers to win the Presidents Cup, at the Brandywell on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney.

Derry faithful give their predictions ahead of new season

Fans gather at Brandywell Stadium the Saturday morning before the FAI Cup Final to give wish Derry City players and coaches good luck as they depart for Dublin to face Shelbourne. Picture by George Sweeney

Bigger gates at Brandywell for Derry City games

Derry City's Ciaran Coll calmly brings the ball out from the back against Shelbourne, in the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final.

Ciaran Coll wants to finish career at Derry City

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins has been taking plenty of phone calls during the close season as he looks to build his squad for 2023.

Ruaidhri Higgins prepared to bide his time

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins said he would trade all his winners' medals to get his hands on the FAI Cup as manager of Derry City

Higgins would trade it all for FAI Cup glory

Derry City assistant manager Alan Reynolds talks with boss Ruaidhrí Higgins earlier in the season at Richmond Park.

"It's a special club and it's a big club," Alan Reynolds

James Akintunde couldn't unlock the Dundalk defence.

Form goes out the window for FAI Cup Final: Higgins

Derry City players give champions Shamrock Rovers a guard of honour ahead of kick-off in Tallaght. Photographs by Kevin Moore.

Shamrock Rovers lift trophy as Derry City's unbeaten run ends

Derry City's Joe Thomson tussles with Shamrock Rovers midfielder Richie Towell during their encounter at Tallaght Stadium, in May.

Derry City's Joe Thomson looking for win at Shamrock Rovers

Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins is focusing on his side getting a positive result at Shamrock Rovers, on Sunday.

Derry City's Ruaidhrí Higgins wants players to be ready for Tallaght encounter

Derry City defender Mark Connolly has claims for a penalty turned down during Monday night’s draw at Sligo Rovers.

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins excited by young squad

Derry City’s Brandon Kavanagh jumps for joy after his goal against Shamrock Rovers, on Sunday.

Derry City's Brandon Kavanagh only focused on St Patrick's Athletic encounter