Michael Wilson
Deputy Head at Derry Journal
Arsenal loving GAA and rugby fan. Head of Sport at Derry Journal. All views my own.
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1 week ago |
derryjournal.com | Michael Wilson
Over 110 children from 14 local primary schools took part in the biggest-ever Caina Healey Children's Try-a-Tri, a special event organised by the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum in partnership with the Danny Quigley Fund. The Try-a-Tri is held in memory of Caina Healey, a teacher and athlete originally from Derry whose life was tragically cut short while living in Abu Dhabi. The event honours her love of sport and her passion for helping young people live healthier, more active lives.
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1 week ago |
derryjournal.com | Michael Wilson
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowDerry hurling manager Johnny McGarvey says it's all about London now after the Oak Leafers dug out an opening day Christy Ring Cup victory over Donegal in Celtic Park on Saturday. Christy McNaughton's 1-09 was the Oak Leaf inspiration on an afternoon when Derry were pushed to the pin of their collars by Mickey McCann's team who had a point to prove after a heavy league defeat three weeks earlier.
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1 week ago |
derryjournal.com | Michael Wilson
Indeed the football was as hot as the soaring temperatures as young players from Ardnashee, St Brigid’s, St Therese’s, Holy Child, Hollybush, Drumahoe and Greenhaw Primary Schools put on a real show for spectators. As always, Journal photographer George Sweeney was there to capture the action so why not check out some images from a great event…... 1. Holy Child Primary School. Photo: George SweeneyHoly Child Primary School. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney2. St Brigid’s Primary School.
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1 week ago |
irishnews.com | Michael Wilson
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1 week ago |
derryjournal.com | Michael Wilson
Christy Ring Cup, Round 1Derry got their Christy Ring Cup campaign off to a winning start with a dogged, hard fought victory over a Donegal team who arrived in Celtic Park with a point to prove. Only three weeks ago Johnny McGarvey's Oak Leafers had blitzed the Tir Chonaill men by 20 points in O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny to relegate Mickey McCann's team to Division Three but this Donegal was a very different animal, more akin to the Donegal who had shocked Kerry in the league.
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