Where do Derry rank in the RTE GAA Football rankings for 2016

RTE Sport had drawn up a ranking of all the counties based on the gaelic football 2016 season. Compiled by journalist James McMahon, it not surprisingly sees Dublin ranked at number one while Mayo come in at two. Kerry are ranked third, with Tyrone fourth, Tipperary fifth and Donegal sixth. He has Derry ranked in 12th position. And this is what he says about Derry: "After a heavy loss to Tyrone, Derry steadied the ship and embarked on a trek through the qualifiers that saw wins over Louth, Meath and Cavan. Their subsequent loss to Tipperary will hurt as they failed to tie down a winning position with time almost up. The Munster runners-up went on to make more headlines. "For Derry, a strong dose of what might have been. "2017 prospects: Nine players, including Danny Heavron, Emmett Bradley, Ciaran McFaul and Sean Leo McGoldrick, have opted off the squad as manager Damien Barton finalises preparations for the upcoming league. "That said, Barton has faith in those who remain on board for what will be a most competitive Division 2 campaign. The Ulster championship again pits Derry against Tyrone." For the full rankings and report click here