Watch: Tyrone McCullagh aims for world shot after latest win
Tyrone McCullagh eased to victory over Alvaro Rodriguez last night in his first defence of his WBO European Super-Bantamweight title. McCullagh was in cruise control against Rodriguez at the Eagles...
View ArticlePublic urged to plan their journey ahead of Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
Strabane Lifford half marathon taking place this weekend.Organisers of the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon are urging the public to familiarise themselves with the traffic restrictions that will be in...
View ArticleLast call for nominations for 2018/19 Derry Strabane Sports Awards
ANYONE wishing to have a team or individual recognised in the 2018/19 Derry Strabane Sports Awards have until this Friday May 10th to submit their nomination. The annual awards are jointly hosted by...
View ArticleFleming welcomes increase in GAA coverage by BBC
Sinn Fein councillor Paul FlemingSINN Féin Councillor Paul Fleming has welcomed confirmation that the BBC has increased live coverage of Ulster Championship games this year. He said: “It’s welcome that...
View ArticleDerry City move four points behind Bohemians with lacklustre draw against St...
Derry City played out a monotonous 1-1 draw with St Patrick’s Athletic at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium to maintain their positions in the middle of the table. Derry City 1 St Patrick’s Athletic...
View ArticleRoute Revealed for 2019 Irish National Road Cycling Championships
Race Director, Chris McElhinney (Foyle Cycling Club), Mayor John Boyle, and Route Designer, Ronan Mc Laughlin (Foyle Cycling Club) launch the 2019 Irish National Cycling Championships to be held in the...
View ArticleMayor all teed up for Open Championship at Portrush
Mayor John Boyle with a replica of the famous Open Claret JugMAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council John Boyle was getting in the swing of things today as the famous Claret Jug arrived in...
View ArticleDerry City play out draw with Sligo at Showgrounds
Derry City earned a point against Sligo Rovers on Friday night at the Showgrounds in what was valiant defensive from Declan Devine’s side. Following a laboured first-half display, Derry City, Peter...
View ArticleUlster Championship 2019: Derry run Tyrone close but lose by six point margin
The Derry senior team at Healy Park in Omagh for clash with Tyrone in Ulster ChampionshipTYRONE were given a huge scare by underdogs Derry before running out 1-19 to 1-13 winners in Sunday’s Ulster...
View ArticleDevine furious at ‘unacceptable and ridiculous’ league fixtures
Derry City manager Declan Devine rages over SSE Airtricity league fixture schedulingDERRY City manager Declan Devine has blasted SSE Airtricity League fixture scheduling as “unacceptable and...
View ArticleHarkin hat-trick eases Derry City to derby win over Finn Harps
CIARON HARKIN’S hat-trick fired Derry City to derby delight against Finn Harps at the Brandywell. Derry City 4 Finn Harps 0 Report by Chris McNulty at The Brandywell. Pictures by JP Photography A...
View ArticleListen: Declan Devine hails ‘excellent’ night for Derry City
DECLAN DEVINE hailed ‘free-flowing’ Derry City as they soared to a derby win over Finn Harps. Ciaron Harkin’s hat-trick, after Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe opened the scoring, gave the Candystripes a...
View ArticleListen: Ciaron Harkin ‘over the moon’ after derby hat-trick
Ciaron Harkin was pinching himself as he became the first Derry City player in 32 years to score a north-west derby hat-trick. Harkin’s treble gunned Finn Harps down at The Brandywell last night, as...
View ArticleDerry City into EA Sports Cup semi-final after dramatic extra-time winner...
Derry City beat Finn Harps for the second time in quick succession in extra-time to reach the EA Sports Cup semi-final for the second successive season. Derry City 2 Finn Harps 1 Report by Shaun Keenan...
View ArticleFreedom of the City for legendary treble-winning Derry manager Jim McLaughlin
Legendary Dery City FC treble manager Jim McLaughlin.THE former Derry City football manager who delivered the Holy Grail of an Irish domestic treble is to be given the freedom of his home city. Jim...
View ArticleTreble winning Derry boss Jim McLaughlin receives Freedom of City at Guilhdall
Mayor Michaela Boyle conferring the Freedom of the City on Jim McLaughlin at ceremony tonight surrounded by his proud familyTHE former Derry City football manager who delivered the Holy Grail of an...
View ArticleGAA brings hope to Derry youth in bid to divert them away from path of violence
Derry seniors get guard of honour from young people at Sean Dolan’s GAC at training session this week at Creggan clubGAELIC footballers have taken the sport into the heart of the community in Derry...
View ArticleMark Connolly crowned Sports Star of the Year at Fir Trees
Sports Star of the Year for 2018/19 is World Masters Athletics Champion Mark ConnollyTHE local sports fraternity celebrated another memorable year at the Fir Trees Hotel in Strabane on Thursday night...
View ArticleAnnette’s marathon effort for Macmillan Cancer Support
Derry runner Annette HeaneyDERRY runner Annette Heaney will take part in her sixth marathon this Sunday but her journey to the start line for the 2019 Walled City Marathon has been by far her most...
View ArticleDisruptions expected for motorists over Walled City Marathon
Local runner Mark McMullan finished third in last year’s Walled City MarathonPOLICE are advising motorists to expect delays and disruptions this weekend for the Walled City Marathon. And those lining...
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