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Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

Connolly’s Candystripes sign off home campaign in style

IN PICTURES: Road to the FAI Cup final continues at Hollybush PS

IN PICTURES: Derry’s McClean and Smith spread cup joy at Long Tower PS

IN PICTURES: Red and white army takeover Derry's Hollybush PS

IN PICTURES: FAI Cup fever as St Anne's PS turns red and white

Carnhill Nursery transforms into sea of red and white for Derry City

IN PICTURES: James McClean draws big crowds for Derry book signing

Derry City stars delight Greenhaw PS pupils ahead of FAI Cup final

IN PICTURES: FAI Cup fever hits Rosemount Primary and Nursery School

Derry City players, from left, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean and Cameron Dummigan celebrate a clearance during Monday night's game against St Patrick's Athletic at Brandywell.

Candystripes host Dundalk In Brandywell league send-off

Hannah Rooney, Translink Assistant Route Manager for Northern Area Rail, pictured at the North West Transport Hub with Derry City FC players Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman and Patrick McClean.

Translink launches special bus and train services for FAI Cup Final

James McClean

Head In The Game stands with McClean family against abuse

Erin McClean: "He is struggling at the moment”

IN PICTURES: Candystripes stand tall as Derry City edge out St Pat's

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly, left, and St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny during Monday night's game.

Mark Connolly commends character following Brandywell bounce-back

22-0 and Premier Champions ... Boston Emeralds fight back from a goal down to lift the trophy as back-to-back undefeated league winners

Derry and Donegal-led Boston Emeralds complete back-to-back double

Derry City's Patrick McClean. PHOTO: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

“Playing for Derry means everything to me" - Patrick McClean
Patrick McClean produced a man-of-the-match display during Derry City’s 1-0 victory over St Patrick’s Athletic at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Monday evening, ending the Inchicore side’s title aspirations.
Eanna Mackay

Goalscorer Kevin dos Santos celebrates after Derry City's win over St Patrick's Athletic at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. PHOTO: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

Dos Santos nets winner as Derry City clinch win over Pats

Fans urged to support Derry matchday food drive for Foyle Foodbank

Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Derry City FC to meet mental health charity MAN after McClean comments

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly.

Derry City return to league action with one eye on FAI Cup final

Local coaching duo Hegarty and Tarr mastermind a historic back-to-back title run as the Emeralds remain perfect on the season.

Donegal and Derry duo lead Boston Emeralds to back-to-back UPSL titles

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly and Patrick McClean celebrate following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match on Saturday.

Emotional McClean hails Derry City supporters

Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring Derry's first goal at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway.

Michael Duffy targets FAI Cup glory to heal challenging year

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly celebrates following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match between Galway and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway.

Connolly 'so proud' as Derry City secure FAI Cup Final showdown

Derry's Kevin Tarr (left) and Buncrana's Keegan Hegarty oversee emphatic 5-1 comeback win over Boston Street

North West duo edge Boston Emeralds closer to back-to-back titles

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

Connolly’s Derry City face ultimate test in FAI Cup semi-final

James McClean: I will decide when I retire
James McClean has described Derry City Football Club's attempts to terminate his contract as 'incomprehensible' and warned it sets a 'dangerous precedent' for League of Ireland players.
Simon Collins

Darron ackknowleding a picture of himself on the St. Columb's College Wall of Fame on Thursday.

Darron Gibson returns to Derry college to inspire next generation

Sean Patton extends his contract with Reading until 2028

Sean Patton signs a contract extension with League One club Reading

A masterful 10-0 away victory extends the Emeralds’ remarkable undefeated streak to 19-0.

Undefeated Emeralds closing in on historic back-to-back league titles

Foyle Down Syndrome Trust host 5th Peace Games soccer tournament

IN PICTURES: Triumphant Tristar u13 girls honoured with reception

SuperValu Newbuildings store manager Paul Kayne (centra) visits Newbuildings United FC. The SuperValu store has sponsored training gear and provides match day refreshments.

SuperValu celebrates partnership with Newbuildings United FC

Derry and Donegal-led Boston Emeralds FC smash New England record

Derry City and SEEDS take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane’ at Brandywell

IN PICTURES: Derry City fans in top form with victory over Galway

The Foyle Down Syndrome Trust will host its fifth annual Peace Games Soccer Tournament this Friday.

Foyle Down Syndrome Trust to host Peace Games Soccer Tournament

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais with group at the Derry City FC life-long fan Mickey McBride speaking at the Derry City FC/ Health for Life (SEEDS- Dementia Group) 'Down Memory Lane' Project held in the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry City and SEEDS take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane’ at Brandywell

Derry City defender Patrick McClean in action against Waterford's Tommy Lonergan. PHOTO: Eakin Howard/Sportsfile.

Derry City welcome in-form Galway as hunt for Europe heats up

Press Eye - Northern Ireland - Monday 30th July 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI 2026 SuperCup NI - Girls - Manchester United Girls Junior side celebrate their win at the 2026 Budget Energy SuperCupNI.

SuperCupNI looks to build on record-breaking 2026 tournament success

Interim Derry City manager Mark Connolly.

Connolly's steadied Derry City aim to exploit Shelbourne

Derry City defender Barry Cotter completes transfer to CSKA Sofia

Club leaders thank generations of volunteers and players as soccer operations cease after nearly two decades.

Limavady Cricket and Rugby FC Football section calls time

Hegarty and Tarr guide Emeralds to resounding 6-1 rout of former club

erry City interim manager Mark Connolly celebrates after the Club Orange Mens FAI Cup quarter-final match between Derry City and Dundalk.

Duffy double inspires Derry City into FAI Cup last four

IN PICTURES: Joy as Derry City secure FAI Cup progression

Michael Duffy, fresh off scoring against reigning champions Shamrock Rovers, will look to pierce the Dundalk backline at the Brandywell.

All eyes on FAI Cup as Derry prepare to welcome Dundalk to Brandywell

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon with the Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team who won the recent League of Ireland Annual Cairdeas Cup in Dublin. The Mayor held a reception for the team in recognition of their fantastic achievement. From left are Keigan Taylor, Eoin McGarry, Zain Attia, Aodhan Collins and Danny Miller. At back are coaches Noel Crampsey and Joe Kelly. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Reception honours victorious Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal Team

Michael Duffy, fresh off scoring against reigning champions Shamrock Rovers, will look to pierce the Dundalk backline at the Brandywell.

Derry City chasing cup redemption against in-form Dundalk

Pictured (L-R) are coaches Joe Doherty and Seamus Heath, Joanne McGowan (Choice Housing Officer), Patrick McClean (City of Derry Football Club), Mark Kent (Choice Good Relations Officer) and Coach Rosie McColgan. They are joined by young people from Rosses Gate.

Choice Housing marks Shared Housing Week with youth football camp

The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Derry City and SEEDS team up to take supporters ‘Down Memory Lane'

Boston Emeralds maintain perfect form with clinical win

IN PICTURES: Derry City fans rock Brandywell for champions visit

Jamie Stott of Derry City and Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers tussle during the SSE Airtricity Mens Premier Division match at The Ryan McBride Stadium on Sunday.

Connolly rues sloppy goals after Brandywell collapse

Michael Duffy of Derry City celebrates after scoring Derry's seond goal.

Heartbreak as late Shamrock Rovers fightback stuns Derry

Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly

Derry City and Shamrock Rovers battle to halt slides