Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

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Next stop Aviva as Derry City FC get heroes' send off ahead of FAI Cup final

Work has begun on the replacement of 2,000 seats in the Southend Stand in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry City FC have announced.

2,000 seats being replaced by Derry City FC at Southend Stand in the Brandywell

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais with group at the Derry City FC life-long fan Mickey McBride speaking at the Derry City FC/ Health for Life (SEEDS- Dementia Group) 'Down Memory Lane' Project held in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. (Photos: Féile Media)

Derry City and SEEDS take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane’ at Brandywell

The former Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruairí McHugh (centre) with City of Mentor (Ohio, USA) delegation and guests in April. Pictured front (L to R), are Malachy O’Neill, Ulster University, Steven Lindsay, president, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Mark Owens vice-president of marketing Team NEO and Honorary Consul General of Ireland to Ohio, and Clare McGee, CEO of Awaken Hub and Awaken Angels. Back L to R: Philip O’Doherty, founder E&I Engineering, Leo Young, North West Regional College, Kevin Malecek, Director of Economic Trade & International Trade, City of Mentor, and Ken Filipiak, City manager, Mentor, Ohio.

Derry-Ohio engagement to continue at ‘goals beyond the pitch’ at Brandywell

Derry City Football Club will host a 'Down Memory Lane' event in partnership with local community organisation Health for Life's SEEDS project at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Thursday, September 17.

Derry City and SEEDS to take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane’

Institute FC manager Peter Hutton and his backroom team including (second from left) former Cliftonville and Glenavon boss Paddy McLaughlin. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Hutton expecting tough test against Ballinamallard

A young Top of the Hill Celtic player weaves his way past three Partick Thistle defenders at Templemore Sports Complex on Wednesday. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Foyle Cup 2026 gearing up for big finish at Finals Day

The Brandywell stadfum in Derry.

Banned from matches while on bail

Derry City FC are due to return to the Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium in July, (Photo: Kevin Mullan)

‘True Derry fans will be looking forward to getting back’

It will be good to touch the green, green grass of home when the new £1.4m pitch at Derry City FC’s Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is fully bedded in.

New grass pitch at Derry City FC’s Ryan McBride Brandywell taking shape

A general view of Celtic Park which will host Derry City's clash with Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.

History in the making as Derry City put final touches to Celtic Park

Paudie Lynch netted a hat-trick against Ballinamallard to send Institute through to the Clearwater Irish Cup sixth round.

Bouyant 'Stute return to league duties against Dundela

Institute’s Graham Crown faces a race against time to face H&W Welders. Photograph: George Sweeney

Institute to host H&W Welders at Brandywell

Demolition work gets underway in preparation for new Derry City FC's new North Terrace

21 pics of demolition underway at Brandywell as work progresses on North Terrace

Institute manager Brian Donaghey knows his side have to start winning if they want to avoid the drop.

Squeaky bum time for Institute

Institute captain Cormac Burke (left) is doubtful for the Dergview game after injuring his hamstring during last weekend's win over Annagh United.

Captain Cormac Burke major injury concern for Institute
Institute manager Brian Donaghey expects his players to be up for north west neighbours, Dergview’s visit to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Saturday afternoon (KO 3pm).
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Institute’s Dylan King (left) and Calvin McCallion celebrate Jamie McCormick’s (middle) goal against Annagh United. Picture by George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 158

Institute squad stick together to return to winning ways

Maiden City goalkeeper and captain Ray Kelly scored the winning goal in the penalty shootout against Institute. Picture by George Sweeney.

Palmer/McDaid Summer Cup glory for Maiden City

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Institute's Riverside Stadium to be demolished

Institute striker Caolan Maguire McLaughlin celebrates his winning goal against Knockbreada with team-mates Brendan McLaughlin (11) and Patrick McLaughlin (17). Picture by George Sweeney.

Institute boss Brian Donaghey delighted with finale victory over Knockbreda

Institute manager Brian Donaghey.

Victory could ignite Institute's season admits boss Brian Donaghey

Institute Brian Donaghey watched his side lose to Portstewart. Picture by George Sweeney

Institute suffer Irish Cup exit, as Portstewart seal late victory

Pupils from Ebrington Primary School and young footballers from Institute FC’s academy pictured at the school on Wednesday morning a visit by club officials to distribute free tickets to Institute’s home games against Ballinamallard United tomorrow and Newry City on Saturday, January 1st 2022. Free tickets, for the games, are being offered to schools around the city. Included, from left, are Gary Forth, Institute’s Youth Development Manager; Santa; Lee Kitson, Institute’s Goalkeeping Coach; Institute First Team Head Coach Brian Donaghey and Mr Brian Guthrie, Principal, Ebrington PS. Picture by George Sweeney

Institute boss Brian Donaghey wants reaction against Ballinamallard United

Institute striker Brendan McLaughlin evades a tackle from Dundela’s Anthony Kane. Picture by George Sweeney

Institute boss Brian Donaghey fuming after latest loss

Institute’s Benny McLaughlin and Ards' Thomas Murray battle for possession at Brandywell Stadium. Picture by George Sweeney.

Ten men Institute suffer another home loss

Ready for action at the recent Ryan McBride Halloween Camp held at Brandywell Stadium. Picture: George Sweeney. DER2143GS – 071

Ryan McBride Halloween Camp proves a major success

Brian Donaghey, Institute Head Coach. Picture by George Sweeney

Institute expected to make changes for North West Senior Cup encounter against P...
Institute head coach Brian Donaghey admits he will make a few changes for tonight’s Eventsec North West Senior Cup tie against Portstewart, which takes place at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (KO 7.45pm).
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The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

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