INJURY CONCERNS FOR INSTITUTE AHEAD OF DUNGANNON CLASH
Paddy McLaughlin: misses Dungannon clash through injury. Institute manager Paul Kee has been forced to “shuffle his pack” ahead of the Derry side’s Danske Bank Premiership clash with Dungannon Swifts...
View ArticleGREYHOUND RACING: TONIGHT’S LIFFORD CARD
There are 12 races on tonight’s greyhound card at Lifford Stadium. The runners are (first race 8.00pm): Race 1 (350 yards): 1, Colarhouse Coco; 2, Ballylaw Ace; 3, Road to Haven; 4, Gash Louis; 5,...
View ArticleDERRY ATHLETES TO CHALLENGE FOR HONOURS AT JORDANSTOWN
Gary Murray.. A number of Derry athletes are expected to challenge for honours at the Northern Ireland and Ulster “Even Age Group” Crosscountry Championships taking place at the University of Ulster,...
View ArticleGREYHOUND RACING: TONIGHT’S LIFFORD RESULTS
Results from tonight’s greyhound racing meeting at Lifford Stadium were: Race 1 (350 yards): 1, Road to Haven 3/1; 2, Gash Louis 6/4 fav. Time: 19.15. Distance: a head. Race 2 Novice 350 (350 yards):...
View ArticleSATURDAY MORNING LEAGUE RESULTS
Results from yesterday’s games in the Bentley Bar North West Saturday Morning League were: Premier Division Brandywell Celtic 3 Creggan Swifts 3 Rosemount 2 Collon Celtic 2 Clifton Villa 2 Westbank...
View ArticleCOMPETITIVE FIELD SET FOR NORTH WEST TRIATHLON CLUB 5K
City of Derry Spartan Mark Mullan. North West Triathlon Club will commence their annual NWTC Winter Series 5k in Derry today. The popular four race series, which takes place on the banks of the Foyle...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: STOUT PERFORMANCE EARNS PORTER WIN AT PREHEN
Ricky Porter (18) was the convincing winner of the latest Thursday Society competition at Prehen, scoring a very impressive 41 points despite blanking the last of the first nine holes. A superb birdie...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: HEPBURN LEADS ANOTHER TEAM TO VICTORY AT PREHEN
Graham Hepburn (7) was once again “the leader of the pack,” bringing home his team into top spot in yesterday’s team competition at City of Derry Golf Club with a fantastic 95 points in less than ideal...
View ArticleREID SHOWS HER CLASS TO WIN IN JORDANSTOWN
Aileen Reid. Derry international triathlete Aileen Reid, representing City of Derry Spartans, put in an excellent performance to win the ladies’ race at the Bobby Rea Cross Country Championships at...
View ArticleNWTC WINTER SERIES 5K: WHERE DID YOU FINISH?
Ronan McLaughlin battled against difficult conditions to win the first of the NWTC Winter Series 5k run along the banks of the Foyle yesterday. The North West Triathlon Club member posted 16.19 to...
View ArticleGREYHOUND RACING: TONIGHT’S BRANDYWELL CARD
The finals of the Thursday Sprint and Thursday 500 are the feature races at tonight’s greyhound racing meeting at Brandywell Stadium in Derry. The card also features three first round heats of the Dan...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: MCCORMICK BATTLES THE ELEMENTS TO WIN AT CITY OF DERRY
Martin McCormick (15) was best of the day in yesterday’s Sunday Society competition at City of Derry Golf Club. On a day when heavy rain and wind made scoring very difficult, Martin took the first...
View ArticleDERRY SPARTAN DECLAN REID CLINCHES TOP 20 PLACE IN DUBLIN MARTAHON
City of Derry’s Declan Reid. Derry athlete Declan Reid broke the two hours 30 minutes mark to finish 20th in today’s Dublin marathon. The City of Derry Spartan posted 2.26 in the event which was won by...
View ArticleYOUNG DERRY SHOWJUMPER RIDING HIGH
A young Derry man is fast building a reputation in the world of showjumping, only months after competing in the sport. Peter Flanagan, from Maghera, starting riding ponies at the age of 10 and competed...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: DUFFY/WILLIAMSON CLAIM AUGUSTA TROPHY WIN AT LISFANNON
Hugh Duffy and Roisin Williamson were the winners of the Augusta Trophy (mixed foursomes) competition played recently at North West Golf Club at the weekend. Playing in difficult conditions, they...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: COYLE BLOWS REST AWAY AT NORTH WEST
Veteran campaigner Gerry Coyle secured his Christmas dinner with a solid score of 37 points in the Christmas Fayre competition at North West Golf Club at the weekend. In very challenging conditions,...
View ArticleGOLF NEWS: QUIGLEY/MCGOWAN CLAIM WINTER LEAGUE WIN AT LISFANNON
Ciaran Quigley and Kevin McGowan made light of the strong winds and heavy rain showers to claim victory in week four of the Winter League at North West Golf Club at the weekend. The returned a score of...
View ArticleTHE WINNER OF THE DERRY CITY FAI CUP FINAL JERSEY IS…..
Bailey Nelis is the winner of the specially produced Derry City cup final jersey in the draw run by the Brandywell club. Bailey’s number, 138, was selected by the club’s “random number generator.” As...
View ArticleMARK FARREN TO BE INDUCTED INTO FAI CUP FINAL HALL OF FAME
Mark Farren. Derry City’s all time top goalscorer Mark Farren is to be inducted into the FAI Ford Cup Final Hall of Fame. Each year, the two finalists of the FAI Ford Cup are invited to nominate a...
View ArticleENTRIES INVITED FOR JON “UGG” CLIFFORD MEMORIAL QUIZ
The annual Jon “Ugg” Clifford memorial quiz will take place on Friday, 7 November next. Event will get under way at 9.00pm in the Abercorn Bar in Derry. During the course of the evening a raffle will...
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