The Irish Times

Donegal’s Leo McLoone retires from inter-county football

The 30-year-old Naomh Conaill man will be ‘a big, big loss’ says manager Declan Bonner

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 19:24

Under Jim Gavin, Dublin are the bear who delights in being poked

Galway got under Dublin's skin and may pay for it in the league final

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Seán Moran: How league is now a springboard for the championship

Allianz National Football League now very good indicator of county’s overall status

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 10:13

MacRory Cup: Juggling act always worth it from the early days for Michael Murphy

Donegal captain enjoyed a ‘fairytale’ final year playing with St Eunan’s, Letterkenny

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 13:08

Down kingpins Kilcoo aiming to Cross a big hurdle

Brian McIver’s side face Armagh stalwarts in an intriguing Ulster club semi-final

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00

Derry football dealt a blow as Fergal Doherty retires

Brian McIver: ‘He was one of the greatest midfielders to have played the game’

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 12:28

Damian Barton takes over as new Derry football boss

Former All-Ireland winner takes over from Brian McIver on two-year term

Tue Sept 22 2015 - 22:24

Derry see O’Boyle and Bradley partnership as key to success

Derry fail to fully utilise space but were always comfortable picking off Wexford

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 06:00

Home advantage should work in Derry’s favour

Wexford have credentials but trip north may prove too much a burden

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 19:42

Derry’s Gareth McKinless not to be involved against Wexford

Ballinderry defender is believed to be spending the weekend abroad

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 17:19

Donegal’s Neil Gallagher happy to scrape through to Ulster final

Monaghan await in final for third year in row, with one win apiece for each county

Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:07

Brian McIver not forgotten by Donegal for pointing out light

Derry man was close to achieving breakthrough during tenure with neighbouring county

Sat Jun 27 2015 - 06:34

Derry progress after faltering second-half show

14-man Down make McIver’s men work for their win

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 19:14

Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s views from the pressbox

Dublin’s hurlers all at sea . . . hurling’s hottest rivalry continues to give . . . Bradley proves his worth to Derry

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 15:15

Derry just edge it as Down are left to rue missed opportunities

Conall McGovern’s straight red card proves to be killer blow in tightly fought contest

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 16:15

Derry’s blanket defence ready to turn up heat on Down

Fergal Doherty’s return to midfield alongside Niall Holly will be welcomed by home side

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 13:14

Brian McIver: ‘We learned our lessons from last year’s league final’

Derry need a result against heavily favoured Down in Sunday’s Ulster SFC clash

Sat Jun 06 2015 - 01:00

Derry manager Brian McIver points to loss of players for poor league run

Last year’s finalists have taken only one point out of 10 in Division One campaign

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 12:02

Kerry set to get back on track against Donegal as Mayo look to end losing streak to Dublin

Allianz Football League previews

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Derry manager Brian McIver blasts referee after loss to Mayo

Mikey Sweeney’s last-minute goal seals victory at Celtic Park

Sun Mar 08 2015 - 18:11

Donegal overcome Cork, while Kerry edge past Dublin

Narrow wins the story of a scrappy, weather-affected Allianz League weekend

Mon Mar 02 2015 - 18:46

Allianz League football previews

Dublin and Kerry’s clash in Killarney the highlight of the weekend's actions

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Derry manager Brian McIver confirms Eoin Bradley is back in full training

Eoin Bradley missed out on last year’s campaign as he opted to play soccer in the Northern Ireland League instead

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 14:12

Three Ballinderry players receive proposed bans of 48 weeks

Derry footballer Aaron Devlin among those set to appeal after tweet directed at referee

Wed Nov 05 2014 - 18:02

All-Ireland SFC qualifier: Late Hughes goal gives Longford impetus

No smash and grab effort against Derry from Leinster side

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 11:20

Jim McGuinness says composure key to victory

Michael Murphy pays tribute to Lacey’s ‘phenomenal’ work rate in defence

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00

Frank McGlynn and Donegal ready to prove they have a lot left to offer

Last year’s bad times only a bad memory as all eyes are now on Derry

Sat May 24 2014 - 11:30

Michael Murphy insists Donegal camp a happy one

Absence of former heroes like Mark McHugh weighs lightly on big full forward’s mind

Fri May 23 2014 - 07:00

Barry Tierney and Tiernan McCann to make their championship debuts for Tyrone

Ex-minor star Kyle Coney also to start against Down while Mourne boss James McCartan opts for an experienced side

Fri May 16 2014 - 01:00

Brian McIver admits Derry got exposed by big occasion

Manager quick to look ahead to opening championship game against Donegal

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:00

Freewheeling Dublin dismantle Derry in Allianz League final

Jim Gavin’s side build 15-point margin despite kicking 17 wides