Anyone with an eye for sporting events cannot but have helped noticed in the past few years, the rise and further rise in popularity of the art of kickboxing, not just in the city but across the North West of Ireland in general.
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Friday 31 January 2014
‘Baz’ hopeful of success in his Testimonial Year
About to celebrate his 10th season on home turf, Derry City’s robust midfield general BARRY MOLLOY is taking nothing for granted this season, but he’s been very impressed with the club’s pre-season programme.
Derry boss Collins bags former Scunthorpe skipper Cliff Byrne
DESCRIBING himself as an “eternal optimist,” Roddy Collins bagged the services of another one of his main targets last night, having landed experienced centre-back, Cliff Byrne.
Clancy up next as former PSG youth considers loan offer
RODDY Collins refused to give up on the chase for Cliff Byrne and the Derry boss feels exactly the same in relation to the challenge of securing the services of ex-Hibs defender, Tim Clancy.
Porterfield wants players to step up
Ireland captain William Porterfield is looking forward to their tour in the Caribbean.
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Cup run won’t prove a distraction to promotion chase
Institute boss, Paul Kee believes the defence of their Intermediate Cup won’t prove a distraction in the race for promotion to the Irish League’s top tier.
Marc dreaming of Ulster glory for Derry boxers
MARC McLaughlin is one of four Derry boxers vying for Ulster Senior titles at the Europa Hotel, Belfast tonight.
Duo back as City of Derry meet Highfield in crucial clash
City of Derry Head coach Mark Nicholl is backing his players to bounce back from last week’s damaging defeat in Banbridge and get the club’s AIL Division 2A title bid back on track against Highfield at Judges Road tomorrow (Kick-off: 2.30 pm).
Award winning Mark is G-Owen places with GAA in Cleveland!
The 14th Annual Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in Ohio is an unlikely spot for a Derry sporting and cultural success story.
Thursday 30 January 2014
Second time lucky for Matt Morrison Junior ties
The weather wreaked havoc with fixtures in the Matt Morrison Junior Cup last Saturday, those games that were postponed will weather permitting go ahead this week.
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McIver names strong 15 as Derry prepare for Division One return
Derry manager Brian McIver has named nine changes to the team that started the McKenna Cup semi-final as he seeks to return to National League Division One with victory over Tyrone in Celtic Park on Saturday evening (throw-in 7 pm).
Allianz NFL Division One: Derry team to play Tyrone
The Derry team to play Tyrone in Saturday’s Allianz NFL game at Celtic Park (7pm) is as follows:
1. Thomas Mallon (An Lúb)
2. Declan Brown (Baile Eachaidh)
3. Chrissy McKaigue (Leacht Néill)
4. Dermot McBride (Baile na Scrine)
5. Aidan McAlynn (An Lúb)
6. Mark Lynch (Beannchar) (C)
7. Sean Leo McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
8. Fergal Doherty (Baile Eachaidh)
9. Patsy Bradley (Leacht Néill)
10. Gerard O’Kane (Gleann an Iolair)
11. James Kielt (Cill Ria)
12. Enda Lynn (Grainlocha)
13. Ciaran McFaul (Gleann)
14. Emmett McGuckin (Machaire Fíolta)
15. Benny Heron (Baile na Scrine)
16. Eoin McNicholl (Gleann an Iolair)
17. Oisin Duffy (Forghleann)
18. Karl McKaigue (Leacht Néill)
19. Mark Craig (Dún Geimhin)
20. Charlie Kielt (Cill Ria)
21. Kevin Johnston (Dún Geimhin)
22. Niall Holly (Eoghan Rua)
23. Cailean O’Boyle (Leamhaigh)
24. Declan Mullan (Eoghan Rua)
25. Ciaran McGoldrick (Eoghan Rua)
26. Aaron Kerrigan (Clóidigh)
Derry City FC Crossbar Challenge
Derry City Football Club Crossbar Challenge took place this morning with 10 of the lads having a go!
Wind was a big factor in the attempts, but 2 of the lads still managed to hit the crossbar!
Participants were Shane McEleney, Dean Jarvis, Barry McNamee, Patrick McEleney, Lee Toland, Roddy Collins, Ryan McBride, Enda Curran, Ciaran Gallagher, Thomas McMonagle!
The rest of the lads will have their go later in the season!
You can watch the video HERE…
Roesiders face tough task against Moyola
After last week’s postponement due to an unplayable pitch, the Intermediate Cup game against Moyola Park has been rearranged for this Saturday.
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Terry Kelly Memorial Cup opening
Following last weekend’s postponements, the majority of First Round fixtures in the Terry Kelly Memorial Cup competition will get underway this Sunday.
NW Round-up
The weather effect things big time last weekend and a host of Matt Morrison Junior Cup ties are again down for decision this Saturday.
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