Ruaidhri Higgins

Darragh Markey during Derry City's media day on Tuesday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Darragh Markey's addicted to FAI Cup success

GUESS WHO'S BACK . . . Mark Connolly has been appointed Director of Football at Derry City. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Connolly appointed Director of Football at Derry City

Institute’s Padraig Lynch collects his April Championship Player of the Month prize at Windsor Park.

Institute’s Lynch named Player of The Month for April

Brandywell's much-maligned synthetic pitch will be ripped up in the coming weeks.

Lynch ready to ditch the plastic pitch

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

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at H&W Welders FC in Belfast.

North West has been 'shafted' by NI Football Fund process

Evan McLaughlin believes Cork City can get out of trouble at the bottom of the table as he prepares for a return to Brandywell. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Evan relishing Brandywell return with Cork City

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'

Patrick Hoban with his trademark celebration after finding the net for Derry City. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hoban exits Brandywell for Glentoran

Coleraine manager Ruaidhrí Higgins during the recent Derry City versus Shamrock Rovers game at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Higgins not plotting Derry City raid

Kevin Deery has left his post as Institute manager. Photograph: George Sweeney

Deery departs 'Stute and linked with Coleraine move

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds. Photograph: George Sweeney

Derry City's in it to win it says Reynolds

Jacob Davenport is surplus to requirements at Derry City. Photo by Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Derry City tell former Blackburn Rovers midfielder he's free to leave

Derry City’s Will Patching celebrates an injury time goal against Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell.

Patching grateful for special Derry City experience

WHERE'S HE GOING? Will Patching is weighing up his options.

Patching refuses to rule out Derry City return

WHERE'S HE GOING? Will Patching is weighing up his options.

Patching refuses to rule out Derry City return
FREE agent Will Patching insists he's in no rush to make a decision on his future with tentative talks held with various suitors in England, Scotland and Ireland.
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Institute manager Kevin Deery greets Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell recently. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch can build Derry City legacy says Kevin Deery

A fresh faced Ruaidhri Higgins when he took the Derry City hotseat in 2021.

Higgins says he suffered 'burnout' as Derry City boss

Former Derry City midfielder wasn't surprised when Tiernan Lynch got the Derry job.

Tiernan can be Derry City's Lynchpin: Thomson

Derry City’s new manager Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell on Wednesday. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch will cast net wide in hunt for new blood

Derry City's new manager Tiernan Lynch at the Brandywell on Wednesday. Photograph: George Sweeney

New Brandywell boss Tiernan Lynch outlines his Derry City blueprint

Tiernan Lynch is the new Derry City manager.

Derry City impressed by Lynch's 'vision and energy'

Tiernan Lynch is set to become the new Derry City manager.

Lynch set to be appointed Derry City boss

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

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 manager Ruaidhri Higgins has left the club.

Higgins parts company with Derry City after lengthy talks
RUAIDHRI Higgins' managerial tenure at Derry City has come to an end after three-and-a-half years in the role.
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Sean Hargan with the league Trophy at Brandywell in 1997.

'Hargy' urges Higgins to 'prove everybody wrong'

Derry City goalkeeping coach Michael Dougherty consoles Brian Maher after Derry's defeat in the FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium. Credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Maher won't make knee-jerk decision on Derry City future

James McClean pictured with his son Junior at the Aviva Stadium supporting Derry City in the FAI Cup Final.

McClean blasts unacceptable Cup Final display

Drogheda United boss Kevin Doherty and Derry manager Ruaidhri Higgins have a chat before kick-off at the Aviva. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

'There's a lot of soul-searching to be done' laments Higgins

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

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney holds his cheekbone after a clash with Ryan Brennan which ended his FAI Cup Final prematurely in the first half against Drogheda. Photo: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Disaster for Derry City at Aviva as Drogheda clinch FAI Cup

Stephen McClelland and family pictured at the Sandymount Hotel the night before the FAI Cup Final.

In pictures: Derry City fans starting the party early at the Sandymount

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

Michael Duffy's love affair with the FAI Cup continues

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgin.

"Ruaidhrí's a big boy and can look after himself."

Pupils from Holy Family Primary School pictured during the visit from Derry City Conor Barr and Paul McMullan on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Holy Family turn red and white for Derry City heroes

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins pictured with club director Paddy Simpson and the FAI Cup at Da Vinci's Hotel this week.

Finding solace in FAI Cup glory: Higgins

Group pictured at the launch of the Drive 105 and O’Nellls ‘Big Send off for FAI Cup finalists Derry City’. Included in the photograph are Bishop Donal McKeown, Martin Mullan, Anna Doherty, Chief Executive, Londonderry Chamber, Steve Bradley, Into the West, local councillors, fans, Drive 105’s Noel Moore and Caroline Ryan, manager of O’Neills Sports store. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry City's big FAI Cup Final send-off at O'Neills

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 and Strabane District Council Mayor visited the Brandywell to give her support to Derry City ahead of this weekend FAI Cup Final. (Picture Martin McKeown.)

“It’s the ultimate Derry day out."

Ruaidhri Higgins says Derry City simply must win the FAI Cup to salvage pride from a disappointing season. Photo: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Shelbourne 'worthy champions' says Higgins who seeks FAI Cup tonic

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff won the league title at Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 81

Shels lift league trophy at Brandywell as Derry limp to fourth place

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

Derry aim to end "difficult week" with victory

Pupils from Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir pictured with Derry City’s Ciaran Coll and Pat Hoban during their visit to the school on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney

PHOTOS: Derry City stars visit to Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir

Colm Whelan attempts a shot on goal in the second half at Richmond Park. Photo by Kevin Moore.

Ugly scenes at Richmond as Derry's double dreams shattered

EXCITED . . Michael Duffy has been named in the PFAI Team of the Year alongside Mark Connolly and Pat Hoban.

Nerves? No, it's exciting - says Michael Duffy

Derry City striker Colm Whelan celebrates his goal against St Pat's at Brandywell last year.

'Whelan gives us something completely different'

Derry City's Ben Doherty needs surgery on his injured hamstring.

Higgins relishing Saints shootout despite defensive headache

The 3G pitch at the Brandywell Ryan McBride Stadium has led to an increase in injuries to Derry City players. Photograph: George Sweeney

Higgins backs calls for artificial pitches to be banned

Will Patching has been playing through the pain barrier.

Higgins praises Patching and warns against 'jumping to conclusions'

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins shakes hands with Stephen Kenny. Photograph: George Sweeney

Higgins preparing for biggest game of his coaching career

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

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