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Duffy at the double to send Derry top of table
Michael Duffy scores twice in Derry City’s 4-1 win over The StudentsDerry City are proudly back at the top of the Premier Division after a comfortable 4-1 victory over UCD at the Brandywell on Friday...
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From humble beginnings to one of Ireland’s biggest athletics events
When around 200 runners gathered outside the entrance of St Columb’s Park on Sunday September 27th 1981 for a straight run out to Campsie and back, the small race organising committee could surely have...
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Tributes at sad passing of Derry City steward Paul Doherty
Tributes paid at sad passing of Derry FC steward Paul DohertyHeartfelt tributes have been paid to long-standing Derry City FC steward Paul Doherty who has sadly passed away. Derry City has led the...
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Delays expected for motorists during Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
The organisers of the 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon have urged motorists to expect some temporary traffic restrictions in the area and in particular Strabane town centre on Sunday June 11th. Over...
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Information Day over proposed Safe Standing Terrace at Brandywell
Ryan McBride Brandywell StadiumDerry City and Strabane District Council, in partnership with Derry City FC, is hosting an Information Day on Wednesday 31st May for local residents to view proposals for...
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Derry City looking to continue winning ways on the road
Derry City manager Ruaidhri HigginsDerry City will look to protect their impressive ‘away’ record tonight, Saturday, May 27, when they make the relatively short journey over Barnesmore Gap to take on...
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Derry City faulter as Sligo take spoils in 1-0 win
Derry City failed to open a gap between themselves and Shamrock Rovers at the top of the Premier Division after they were beaten for the first time away from home, by 10-man Sligo Rovers at the...
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Victim of tragic Co Derry road crash named as Alex Smallwoods
17-year-old Alex Smallwoods who sadly lost his life in Co Derry collisionThe young man who tragically died in a two-vehicle collision in Co Derry at the weekend has been named. Alex Smallwood lost life...
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Gary’s running helps him make kidney donation to sister
While many of the participants in next month’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon would say their involvement in running has been life changing, for one local runner’s family the impact has even gone...
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Information Day over proposed Safe Standing Terrace at Brandywell
Derry City and Strabane District Council, in partnership with Derry City FC, is hosting an Information Day this Wednesday, May 31, for local residents to view proposals for a safe standing terrace at...
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Dunfanaghy Golf Club to host 24 for 24 charity challenge
Dunfanaghy Golf Club in north Donegal, a leading supporter of local community initiatives, is thrilled to announce the 24 for 24 Golf Challenge! Taking place on Friday, June 23rd, and Saturday, June...
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Ex-footballer Paddy McCourt guilty of sexual assault
Ex-footballer Paddy McCourt found guilty of sexual assaultFormer Celtic and Northern Ireland international footballer Paddy McCourt has been found guilty of sexual assault. McCourt, of Wheatfield Court...
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Higgins: We need players to have real winning desire
Derry City manager Ruaidhri HigginsLeague of Ireland leaders Derry City host Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium this evening, Friday, June 2, 2023, as they aim to turn the tables on a...
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Derry lose top spot as Shels keep them at bay
Derry City FC could not maintain top spot in the Premier Division on a disappointing night at the Brandywell. The Candystripes have now won just four times from ten games at home this season, with...
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Higgins apologies to Derry City fans over St Pat’s display
Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins apologised to the club’s travelling support after their “unacceptable” 4-1 loss to St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park on Monday night. The Candystripes slipped...
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FAI Cup holders Derry City face Athlone in tie opener
Holders Derry City will welcome First Division Athlone Town to the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in the first round of the Sports Direct FAI Cup. Dundalk will host Shamrock Rovers in one of two...
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Higgins: We need to come out fighting as we’ve been below par
City manager Ruaidhri HigginsRuaidhri Higgins certainly hasn’t had his sorrows to seek on the injury front this season and the Derry City manager again found himself having to give another update ahead...
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McHugh and Whoriskey take top spots in Strabane Lifford half marathon
Philip McHugh, Catherine Whoriskey and wheelchair athlete Karol Doherty took the honours in the Strabane sunshine at this morning’s Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. Around 1,000 runners completed the...
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Durkan: Children the losers as school sports programme scrapped
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has said that children will lose out following a decision to end the school sports programme. The programme was delivered by IFA and GAA coaches in over 200 schools across the...
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Durkan: Unacceptable delays in repairing Ballymagroarty 3D Pitch
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H DurkanSDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has written to Derry City and Strabane District Council calling for clarity on repairs and timeframe for the reopening of the Ballymagroarty 3D pitch....
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