Co Derry presenter ‘devastated’ to miss Winter Olympics
Sports presenter Orla ChennaouiCO Derry-born sports presenter Orla Chennaoui has said she is “devastated” after Covid has forced her to miss out on reporting on the Winter Olympics next month in China....
View ArticleDerry City sign Matty Smith on two-year deal
DERRY City FC is delighted to announce the signing of striker Matty Smith who has joined the club on a 2-year deal. The 24-year old began his career at his hometown club Dundee United before joining...
View ArticlePaddy McCourt ‘absolutely denies’ sexual assault allegation
Paddy McCourt strenuously denies sex assault allegation, says solicitorA solicitor for former Celtic star Paddy McCourt has said his client “absolutely denies” an allegation of sexual assault. Ciaran...
View ArticleBonagee see off Newbuildings to reach Ulster semi-finals
Pix by North West NewxpixBonagee United made it into the last 4 of the North West of Ulster Intermediate Cup with a 2-0 win over Newbuildings United at the Dry Arch Park. First half goals from Jack...
View ArticleSDLP expresses frustration over stadium funding
Ryan McBride Brandywell StadiumSDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has expressed his frustration at the lack of progress with the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer. Mr Durkan was...
View Article‘Hargey must explore every option to provide stadium funding’
Ryan McBride Brandywell StadiumSDLP Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has urged Minister Deidre Hargey to explore every option available to deliver the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer....
View ArticleMayor hosts reception for All-Ireland champions Steelstown Brian Óg’s
MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, hosted a reception in the Guildhall on Tuesday to mark the success of Steelstown Brian Óg’s in winning the Derry, Ulster and...
View ArticleBrandywell upgrade: Stormont’s further failure to deliver for Derry
The first phase of the ground’s redevelopment was completed in 2018 at a cost of about £7mPeople Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin has said the Brandywell Stadium upgrade is the latest casualty in...
View ArticleCity start new season as top League of Ireland challengers
DERRY BOYS…Patrick McEleney and Michael Duffy back at the BrandywellDERRY City are back on the road this evening as they start another League of Ireland campaign with Ruaidhri Higgins’ side taking on...
View ArticleDerry hit back twice to share spoils with Dundalk
DERRY City bravely hit back twice to deny Dundalk a winning start to the new season at Oriel Park. Goals from debutants Steven Bradley and Mark Connolly in either half had the Lilywhites dreaming of a...
View ArticleAll-Ireland Camogie: Slaughtneil semi-final with Sarsfields postponed
Slaughtneil’s All-Ireland Camogie semi-final with Sarsfields at Breffni Park has been postponed because of the weather. The match was set to take place today, Saturday, February 19, at 2 pm. Derry...
View ArticleDergview football pitch completley flooded
Dergview pitch submerged in water as a result of Storm FranklinDergview football has been completely flooded as a result of the adverse weather conditions. rain. The Darragh Park pitch and training...
View ArticleNations League: FAI monitoring Russian invasion of Ukraine
THE Football Association of Ireland (FAI) says it is monitoring “developments and implications” before the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League matches with Ukraine in June. Russian President Vladimir...
View ArticleDerry City face early test against champions Shamrock Rovers
When the League of Ireland fixtures came out for the first week of the new season, it’s fair to say they were all of intrigue, but without a real blockbuster game. Tonight certainly brings one and it...
View ArticleCouncil backs Tierney call to release stadium funding
Ryan McBride Brandywell StadiumSDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has welcomed support for his call to Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to release funding to upgrade football stadiums across the North....
View ArticleMcGonigle’s last gasp winner seals Derry victory
A LAST gasp Jamie McGonigle stunning winner was enough for Derry City to see off champions Shamrock Rovers in dramatic fashion at the sold-out Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium (kick-off 7.45 pm)....
View ArticleFelix Healy: Derry City deserve funding to redevelop Brandywell
Derry City FC legend Felix HealyDerry City legend Felix Healy says the Candystripes should be in the running for a slice of the Sub-Regional Stadia funding and he’s argued that clubs can’t expect...
View ArticleDerry frustrated by Sligo in Brandywell stalemate
Jamie McGonigle hit the crossbar for Derry in the scoreless drawDERRY City missed out on the chance to build on their dramatic win over Shamrock Rovers as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Sligo Rovers...
View ArticleTierney rejects Delargy’s Templemore Sports Complex claims
SDLP Councillor Brian Tierney has described claims by Sinn Fein Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy “simply untrue” that the party opposed the redevelopment of Templemore Sports Complex. Councillor Tierney was...
View ArticleMayor welcomes completion of Newbuildings improvement works
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, has welcomed the completion of Phase 2 improvement works to Newbuildings Cricket Club and Newbuildings United Football Club....
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