5, Karl Gallagher: Poachers goal in the second half was the reward for his efforts up against Eoin McEvoy. 6.5. 8, Conor McCluskey: Comfortable defensively against Conor McManus and it was a very deliberate ploy that hed make Monaghans full-forward line chase. We had a spread of scorers and that's something Rory has talked about all year, is getting that variety of scorers.". To get here, Derry beat Fermanagh in an Ulster quarter-final while Monaghan, Division Ones great survivors, staged a rousing second-half fightback to overcome Tyrone. March 30th, 2023 Defending champions Derry are back in another Ulster SFC final following a comfortable 1-21 to 2-10 win over Monaghan at O'Neills Healy Park. 6, Like OHanlon, he registered a point when the game was beyond the Farney. The GAA is such an integral part of communities across Ireland and around the world, as demonstrated by the success of the GAA World Games, and we look forward to a successful Games in Derry in late July. Moved back to wing-back after the break and improved. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Excellent defensive display on Stephen OHanlon in the first half and Michal Bannigan in the second. Started out on Padraig Cassidy before being moved on to Niall Toner and performed well on both Derry players. Down boss Conor Laverty has labelled a GAA rule that prohibits players playing for Under-20 and senior teams within a seven-day period as "a disgrace". Ben McCarron: Not on long enough to be rated. Almost a bit too keen to shoot thereafter and a bit erratic with it, but very much got the better of Conor McCarthy. "I think it's a disgrace that the young fellas are not able to play," Laverty, who also manages Down U20s, told TG4. 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"It means everything to us, we got the feel for it last year and it was something special. How the Derry players rated: McGuigan, Glass and Lynch among a host of ", He added: "I feel that the GAA have put in a rule there that they haven't put much thought into and it is really, really disappointing.". They are very much a here and now outfit, still standing, still fighting. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Was fouled for one free which he converted. "At the start of the year we set our stall out to get promoted and we did that. He has an innate ability to play football at a high level. As Gallagher was asked about Lynch outside the victorious dressing room, the Magherafelt man came jogging down the tunnel. No fault on either goal. 5.5, Couldnt get near Paul Cassidy in the first half and McCarthy wasnt able to get forward to contribute to the scoreboard. RT.ie is the website of Raidi Teilifs ireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. Kildare v Dublin, Croke Park, 4.0 (Live on GAAGO) Dublin put up a total on Laois last Sunday that wouldnt have looked out of place in Galle International Stadium this week, though Kildare will surely provide the Dubs with a sterner test here than the OMoore County managed. We use necessary cookies to make our site work. FRS Recruitment has been announced as the title sponsor of the 2023 GAA World Games, which were officially launched at Croke Park today and will bring some 1,300 players from 10 regions around the globe back home to play in Derry this summer. 6, Ben McCarron: Made a late cameo, but wasnt able to make much of an impact. Won plenty of ball and gave Conor McCarthy the runaround. Playing the football of his life. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. 6.5, Conor Glass: Got through 70 minutes and it showed on Derrys performance. 6, Conor Boyle: Kept the lid on Niall Loughlin and didnt allow him to get into the game. Benny Heron: One notable defensive turnover. Lachlan Murray: Not on long enough to be rated. Armagh vs Down: Team news and key battles as Rian ONeill is held in reserve once again, Tyrone GAA star Ronan McNamee opens up on battle with depression. Two of those were scores off balance when he looked to be fouled. In keeping with the tradition of other GAA festivals, visiting teams will be twinned with local clubs throughout Derry to enhance the social and cultural element of the Games. Conor Laverty: Down boss says GAA seven-day rule on senior and U20s 8, Padraig McGrogan: One of the most under-rated footballers in Ireland on current form. 6, Kieran Hughes: Replaced his brother after half-an-hour. All Stars How the Derry players rated: McGuigan, Glass and Lynch among a host of stars Odhran Lynch has enjoyed a good summer so far for Derry. And in the 28th minute, corner back Conor McCluskey broke through to rifle home a goal. 6.5, Stephen OHanlon: Withdrawn to a sweeper role late in the first half. Scores from Shane McGuigan, Paul. The manager would like a shutout, but admitted that a perfect world isn't always attainable. Former Derry GAA players to take part in star-studded mental health But in the 18th minute, Karl OConnell injected a much-needed dose of pace and directness into Monaghans approach as they charged through the middle to drill his shot low to the net, exposing a defensive vulnerability when the threat seemed minimal. Sean Jones: Not on long enough to be rated. Show your support and wear the same kit as your favourite players on the field!. Its massive. "There's no doubt with the ball we were sensational at times, the ease at which we play. 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Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho. The best Year 12 players from schools across the province were selected from trials run by Queens GAA Academy, with 13 schools represented on the inaugural football selection and eight on the second camogie team to be honoured. RT 2023. Included in that was goalkeeper Odhran Lynch, who slotted over his second point from play in successive games. But we asked their opinion and felt that, when they came back with that answer, we had to be true to them and let them play out maybe their last time at underage.". Its alright standing out on Rory Beggans kickouts but Lynchs ability to decode them was the key to his display. His on-field general is Conor Glass, who could be seen berating Lynch midway through the first half. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 6, Another Monaghan player who struggled to reach the heights of the Tyrone game. Showed up well. Shane McGuigan scored 0-9 in Derry's Ulster SFC semi-final win over Monaghan on Saturday, Monaghan's Karl O Connell celebrates scoring a goal in the first half. Marshalled by Ryan Wylie and never put the Ballybay man under any great duress. It was an offensive clinic, ten different scorers helping them to a 1-21 haul. ", Sun Awareness Week: Leading expert debunks common myths around UV rays and skin protection. 6.5, For the second game running, Karl OConnell was one of Monaghans best players. Johnny McGarvey excited about Derry's potential - gaa.ie The World Games in Derry will be a wonderful celebration and I want to thank FRS Recruitment for their assistance, our World GAA Committee, chaired by Niall Erskine, World GAA Office led by Charlie Harrison, and the clubs and county committee in Derry and I look forward to being part of the colour and excitement at Owenbeg and Celtic Park this summer.. "It happens through universities and in the early stages of different competitions so why, whenever it comes to the dry sod and the sunny evenings, can they not go out and play two matches? 6.5, Gareth McKinless: Quiet first half at wing-forward and got burned a few times by Karl OConnell, losing 1-1 to him. Both were part of the schools senior panel which won the Ulster U20 B title. "We have good players, knitting together well, and are mad for learning. In the end, Derry were comfortable in accounting for Monaghan in their Ulster SFC semi-final, with manager Rory Gallagher saying they "were sensational at times". And Derrys sights go way beyond an Ulster semi-final. but Derry now have that panel of 22, 23 players who can compete at the top level.