The pair don’t see eye to eye on this issue The Football Review Committee’s proposal to reduce the 50-metre penalty for a foul on a player who catches a kick-out mark, was passed by the Central Council last week. The mid-season rule change was implemented for the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals. The law has been huge […]

9 months ago

So you’re saying… there’s a chance? Derry will face Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final and after The Kingdom’s incredible performance against Tyrone, people don’t hold much hope for the Oakleaf county. Kerry were simply devastating, and the big thing from that match was the fact that David Clifford didn’t even play well, and they were […]

2 years ago

“It’s time for those lads to drive the thing on.” Chrissy McKaigue opens up on losing Derry captaincy to Conor Glass, and why it was the right decision for Rory Gallagher to make. Derry are set to play Armagh this Sunday in the Ulster final, and after waiting for so long to get their hands […]

3 years ago

“I still feel like I can contribute.” Chrissy McKaigue opens up on no longer being captain of Derry and the appointment of Conor Glass as his successor to the role. McKaigue was at the centre of history last season when he captained Derry to their first Ulster title since 1998 and onto an All-Ireland semi-final […]

3 years ago

Chrissy McKaigue recently became Slaughtneil’s full-time Games Promotion Officer and he says he’s never enjoyed a job more. Wasn’t it a no-brainer really? McKaigue’s passion for his home club has been evident for years and, having worked previously as a teacher, there’s no doubting the fact that he’s the perfect fit. The role of a […]

3 years ago

Kerry 1-17  Derry 1-11 When the final whistle blew at the end of the 2004 All-Ireland semi-final between Derry and Kerry, the Ulster faithful were disappointed but would have left Croke Park feeling optimistic about the future. This was because they defied the odds that season, coming through the back door after crashing out of […]

4 years ago