Derry GAA
The Oak Leaf County has always been a county of football heritage, with the team reaching their first All-Ireland final in 1958, but they had to wait until 1993 to lift the Sam Maguire Cup. They have won eight National League title, including the 2024 Division One final, beating Dublin in the final on penalties. The footballers have won nine Ulster SFC titles and made 19 finals in total. Within the county’s club scene, Bellaghy are the most successful, however, recently Glen have emerged as a powerhouse under new Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke. The Maghera-based club has won the last three Derry titles and made it to the last two All-Ireland club deciders, winning in 2023. Bellaghy, Lavey and Ballinderry have also won All-Ireland club titles, in 1971, 1990 and 2001 respectively. Hurling in Derry has a strong tradition with a competitive club scene. Kevin Lynch’s Hurling Club of Dungiven are the most successful hurling side with 23 Derry SHC titles. However, Slaughtneil have established dominance in recent years, winning the last 11 county titles. They have also played in eight of the last 10 Ulster finals, winning four.
Sleacht Néill v Sarsfields: Match details, throw-in times and how to watch as the Derry and Ulster champions look to break new ground by getting to an All-Ireland final
The All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final will see the champions of Derry take on Cork for a place in the final in Croke Park
‘It’s a surreal feeling to be out playing with those boys’: From sub goalkeeper to outfield starter, Conor Coyle relishing every step of Sleacht Néill journey
Derry champions preparing for All-Ireland semi-final showdown with Sarsfields on Sunday
Winning is a hard habit to break as Cavan side Arva chase fifth championship title and 25th win on-the-trot in Ulster final against Ballinderry
Last year’s All-Ireland junior champions can make history by winning back-to-back Ulster titles
Arva v Ballinderry: Match details, throw-in time and how to watch as Arva look for back-to-back Ulster titles and Ballinderry aim to add to their loaded trophy cabinet
Arva are the reigning Ulster and All-Ireland junior title holders and face the second most successful club in Derry history
Jack Cassidy: ‘It’s hard to go again and again, every single year’
Sleacht Néill midfielder reflects on latest Ulster title triumph
Ulster Club SHC final - how Portaferry players rated...
AIB Ulster Club SHC final: Portaferry (Down) 1-19 Sleacht Néill (Derry) 2-19
‘I knew we would win the match, somehow - just somehow’: Paul McCormack savours battling Sleacht Néill comeback to break Portaferry hearts
AIB Ulster Club SHC final: Portaferry (Down) 1-19 Sleacht Néill (Derry) 2-19
Portaferry have learned lessons since Corrigan collapse - but Sleacht Néill can see Derry men return to Ulster throne
AIB Ulster Club SHC final: Portaferry (Down) v Sleacht Néill (Derry) (Sunday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm – live on TG4)
Planes, sailing and channelling the magic of Mick O’Connell - Tom Murray hoping to turn the tide in Portaferry’s favour as Ulster final battle looms
AIB Ulster Club SHC final: Portaferry (Down) v Sleacht Néill (Derry) (Sunday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm – live on TG4)
Nobody outside the parish knew much about them in 2000 but things have changed... McEldowney charts Sleacht Néill emergence from shadows to superpower
Derry champions to meet Down’s Portaferry in ninth Ulster Hurling Championship final in 11 seasons