Shane McGuigan

Derry’s Paul Cassidy is challenged by Clare’s Dermot Coughlan at Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2312GS – 02

Derry promoted to top flight with six wins from six! Michael Wilson

Derry's Niall Toner is tackled by Tom Lahiff of Dublin. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Rogers point secures Derry's injury time victory over Dublin Michael Wilson

Shane McGuigan was in superb form for Derry in Newbridge, hitting 1-07 as the Oak Leafers won by 14 points. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2208GS - 002

Gallagher impressed by Derry attitude and desire Michael Wilson

Derry’s Conor Glass battles with Limerick’s Barry Colman during their Division Two game at Owenbeg on Saturday afternoon. P4105GS –

Gallagher says plenty to work on despite 12 point Limerick win Michael Wilson

Derry's Gareth McKinless gets off a pass under pressure during Saturday's League opener against Limerick. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Derry breeze to opening League victory against Limerick Michael Wilson

Derry celebrate their McKenna Cup victory in the Armagh Athletic Grounds.

Derry defeat Tyrone to lift McKenna Cup in Armagh Michael WIlson

Derry manager Rory Gallagher.

Sport Derry start 2023 with Fermanagh victory Michael Wilson

Christopher 'Sammy' Bradley's 55th minute goal was the crucial score as Slaughtneil defeated Lavey to qualify for the 2022 Derry Senior football final.

Slaughtneil to meet Glen in Derry senior final Michael Wilson

Slaughtneil captain Cormac O’Doherty lifts the Derry Senior Hurling Championship trophy after their victory over Kevin Lynch’s in Owenbeg on Sunday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2239GS – 024

Split season is way forward: McGuigan Michael Wilson

Derry's memorable Ulster Senior Football Championship victory has been rewards with seven players being nominated for a 2022 PwC Football All Star Award. (Photo: Sportsfile)

Seven Derry players nominated for 2022 All Star Award Michael Wilson

Christopher Bradley hit 0-6 in the first half of Slaughtneil's emphatic defeat of Steelstown on Sunday.

Slaughtneil too strong for Steelstown Michael Wilson

GOAL: Benny Heron's crucial first goal opened the Croke Park floodgates as Derry cruised into the All Ireland semi-final. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Five goal Derry maul Clare to make All Ireland semi-final Michael Wilson

Derry players celebrate in Clones after defeating Donegal to become Ulster senior football champions

Derry crowned Ulster Champions! Michael Wilson

Derry's Shane McGuigan scores a first half penalty against Tyrone at Healy Park on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Awesome Derry dismantle Tyrone to set up Ulster Championship semi-final against ... Michael Wilson

Derry boss Rory Gallagher was happy with his side's overall league campaign in Division Two but admitted there was a sense of injustice over Shane McGuigan's red card against Roscommon.

Sense of injustice despite pleasing Division Two campaign: Rory Gallagher Michael Wilson

Derry defeated Meath in Navan but missed out on promotion after Roscommon held off Galway.

Sport Derry win but it's not enough as Rossies go up Michael Wilson

Derry’s Lachlan Murray evades a challenge from Galway’s Liam Silke and Paul Kelly at Owenbeg on Sunday. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2212GS – 002

A Galway reality check? Maybe, but now is time to back this Derry team Michael Wilson

Derry’s Brendan Rogers closes in on Galway’s Sean Kelly at Owenbeg on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2212GS – 006

Derry failed a big test against Galway admits Rory Gallagher Michael Wilson

Derry boss Rory Gallagher will be without his top scorer for this weekend's crucial top of the table clash with Galway.

Derry GAA furious with Shane McGuigan suspension Michael Wilson

Shane McGuigan was extremely harshly dismissed on a a second yellow card against Roscommon on Sunday.

All to play for ahead of massive Galway match says Derry boss Rory Gallagher Michael Wilson

Derry manager Rory Gallagher was frustrated his side didn't go on to claim the two points in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon.

EIGHTEEN cards as Derry draw in Roscommon but promotion destiny remains in Oak L... Michael Wilson

Derry manager Rory Gallagher talks tom his players after Sunday's nine point defeat of Clare in Cusack Park, Ennis.

Derry defeat Clare to make it four from four Michael Wilson

Derry forward Shane McGuigan scores one of his eight points against Cork in Owenbeg this afternoon. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Derry make it three from three with comfortable Cork victory at Owenbeg Michael Wilson

Derry manager Rory Gallagher. (Photo: Syl Healy)

Brilliant Derry dismantle Fermanagh to put one foot in semi-final Michael Wilson

Derry enjoyed a hugely impressive 16 point victory over Longford in Saturday's opening league tie in Pearse Park.

Derry impress in opening league victory at Longford Michael Wilson

Glen's Ethan Doherty hit his first senior goal for Derry as the Oak Leafers finished their Division Three campaign with victory over Offaly in Tullamore.

Derry finish league on a high with Offaly victory Michael Wilson

Derry's Ethan Doherty on the attack against Longford.

Conor Glass makes debut as Derry impress in Longford victory Michael Wilson

Christopher 'Sammy' Bradley hit 1-04 as Slaughtneil stormed into the Derry County Final.

Sport Slaughtneil storm into Derry county final after Ballinderry blitzed Michael Wilson

Slaughtneil's Shane McGuigan who hit 0-9 against Glen.

Slaughtneil defeat Glen to set up Ballinderry semi-final Michael Wilson