Barry McNamee has been named in Noel King’s Republic of Ireland U21 squad for a practice match against Leinster & Munster, who are preparing for the forthcoming UEFA Regions Cup.

The Irish U21 select will be an entirely home-based panel and King believes this exercise can be very fruitful for both teams.

“The Leinster & Munster side are obviously preparing for their tournament and are a very strong team so this will be an excellent opportunity for our players to show our management team what they can do,” said King. [Read more...]

Derry City Reserves kicked off their pre-season programme with a 2-0 victory over Larne at Inver Park this afternoon.

Derry’s opening goal came courtesy of an own goal, however Connor Harkin made it 2-0, with a fine taken goal – racing through from deep before rounding the keeper and coolly slotting home.

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The Billy Kee Memorial friendly involving Institute and Derry City, will take place on Tuesday, February 26, at the Riverside Stadium (KO 7.30pm).

The friendly, which has been postponed on a number of occasions because of the recent terrible weather, will be one of the last games for Declan Devine’s side prior to the Airtricity League Premier Division campaign kicking off in March against champions Sligo Rovers.

From Derry Journal:

A life-long supporter of Derry City FC was overjoyed when the team arranged for the FAI Cup to be brought to his home last week.

80 years-old Alexander Arbuckle, who has been battling cancer and recently underwent surgery, likes to think of himself as Derry’s biggest fan. [Read more...]

Derry City have finally secured the services of Mark Griffin, as the striker signs a two year deal at Brandywell. Speaking to the Derry Journal, Griffin says he believes he made the right move.
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Umbro Ireland have released details of the new away kit for the 2013 season.

The sleek new black and red number, from the “Tailored by Umbro” range, will be worn by the Candystripes in the coming season, so make sure you get your hands on yours!

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Derry City are pleased to announce that the transfer of Stephen McLaughlin to Nottingham Forest has been finalised and the player has completed his move to the City ground.

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Derry City are please to announce the signing of Michael Rafter on a one year contract.  Michael spent last season at Dundalk FC and scored a number of goals for the Lilywhites, including two in the relegation play off against Waterford United.  The striker join Sean Houston and Paddy Kavanagh who have already signed on at the Brandywell for the coming season.

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Derry City are delighted to announce the signing of Sean Houston on a one year contract.

The Donegal man started his career with Fanad United, and has also spent time with Finn Harps and UCD before signing for Bray Wanderers in 2010.
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Derry City are delighted to announce a new three year kit and apparel partnership with Umbro, which will see the Candystripes wear the famous “double diamond” on their shirts.

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