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Pearses for the Brandywell

Non League side for City in Cup

Derry City were drawn against Dublin side Liffeys Pearse in the FAI Cup 3rd Round Draw last night

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Tuesday 13 May 2008

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City

City held at Tolka

Shamrock Rovers ended a dismal run of results by taking a point from their eircom League of Ireland clash with Derry City at Tolka Park. More
Saturday 10 May 2008

DCFC Monthly Draw

April Winners Announced

Mr Lawrence Hegarty, from Kylemore Park, has emerged as the winner of the Derry City Monthly Draw, his ticket (No. 441) earning him £850. More
Friday 09 May 2008

McCourt Ruled Out of Rovers Clash

Recurrence of Injury sees Paddy miss out

Pat McCourt has not travelled with the squad for tomorrows game against his former club, Shamrock Rovers.

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Thursday 08 May 2008

Derry City 3 Finn Harps 0

City advance to quarter finals

City put their recent lean spell behind them, hitting three goals to defeat Finn Harps and advance to the last eight of the League Cup More
Tuesday 06 May 2008

Derry City 0 - 0 Galway United

Galway hold shot-shy Derry at Brandywell

FORMER Irish international defender, Jeff Kenna, secured his first point as manager of Galway having held Derry City at the Brandywell on Friday night. More
Friday 02 May 2008

Derry City v Galway Utd

Team News for Galway Clash

McCourt to return for visit of Tribesmen?

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Thursday 01 May 2008

Brandywell Properties statement

BPT take case to Stormont

Brandywell Properties have released a short statement following their presentation in Stormont today. More
Monday 28 April 2008

City defeated by Bray

Unbeatean recrod comes to an end

City lost their unbeaten record when a controversial penalty ensured Bray took home all the points. More
Saturday 19 April 2008

Bray Wanderers v Derry City

Injury concerns ahead of clash

Derry await on the results of fitness tests ahead of "seagulls" trip. More
Thursday 17 April 2008

Derry City 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers

City knocked off Premier summit

DERRY City lost the leadership of the Premier Division having been held by a hard working Sligo Rovers at a packed Brandywell Stadium last night. More
Friday 11 April 2008

Monthly Draw Winners

March winners

The winning numbers for the March 2008 DCFC Monthly Draw were selected on Friday night at the Brandywell, with the winner walking away with £850. More
Thursday 10 April 2008

Glentoran tickets now on sale

Tickets for the Oval now available

Tickets for the Setanta Cup clash against Glentoran next Tuesday night in the Oval are now on sale. More
Wednesday 09 April 2008

Date set for League Cup tie

Harps to visit on 5th of May

The date has been finalised for the League Cup tie between City and Finn Harps.

The game will take place on Monday 5th of May with a 7.45pm kickoff.

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Wednesday 09 April 2008

Derry City 2 - 0 St Pats

Derry victory heats up Group Two

Derry City picked up three invaluable points in the Setanta Sports Cup on Monday, beating eircom League of Ireland rivals St. Patrick's Athletic 2-0 at the Brandywell. More
Monday 07 April 2008

City top of the pile

Unbeatean start continues as City take all three points

City grabbed top spot in the eircom League with an impressive victory in Inchicore tonight against St Patrick's Athletic More
Saturday 05 April 2008

City and Pats face off

Candystripes feature in

City travel to Inchicore for a top of table clash, with the top four sides all playing each other this weekend. Kick off 7.45pm, live coverage on iCandy. More
Thursday 03 April 2008

New shirt launch for Candystripes

Blue and White away shirt

City's new away shirt was launched in Foyleside today with Sammy Morrow and Sean Hargan on hand to model the new strip. More
Thursday 03 April 2008

DERRY City made a winning return to the Ulster Senior League on Sunday last, recording an impressive 3-2 League Cup win over defending League Champions Kildrum Tigers in St Johnston. More
Tuesday 01 April 2008

Winning start for City in USL

City down Champions

DERRY City got off to a winning start on their return to the UlsterSenior League on Sunday with Eddie Seydak's young side recording an impressive and deserved 3-2 victory over reigning League Champions Kildrum Tigers in St Johnston.

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Tuesday 01 April 2008

New away shirt launched this Thursday

Foyleside launch for new merchandise

Derry will launch their new away shirt for the 2008 season this Thursday in Foyleside Shopping Centre. More
Tuesday 01 April 2008

Derry City 2-0 Drogheda United

Champions put to the sword

City earned a worthy victory against 2007 Champions Drogheda United at the Brandywell this evening. More
Friday 28 March 2008

City and Harps face off in LC

Near neighbours meet again

Derry have been drawn against Finn Harps in the Second Round of the eirom League Cup. The games will take place on 5th/6th May, with the exact date to be confirmed. More
Thursday 27 March 2008

Fun Football For All

Kids Coaching Sessions

A "Fun Football for All" two-day coaching session for boys and girls will run on the 26th & 27th March at Brandywell Showgrounds from 10am-3pm. More
Saturday 22 March 2008

Cork City 1 - 1 Derry City

Late show again from City

Derry City secured a late late draw in Turner's Cross when substitute Conor Sammon scored a vital equaliser ten seconds from the final whistle. More
Friday 21 March 2008

Eircom Futsal Cup Quarter Final

Derry City 4 - 8 Bray Wanderers

BRAY WANDERERS progressed into FAI Eircom Futsal Cup semi-finals after a hard-earned win over Derry City at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. More
Sunday 16 March 2008

Derry City 2 Finn Harps 1

Martyn the hero as City grab the three points

Derry continued their dominance of the North West derby, defeating Finn Harps 2-1 in the Brandywell last night More
Saturday 15 March 2008

City in Futsal Finals

Candystripes in EL Futsal QF

The eircom Futsal League of Ireland Finals take place this weekend, with eight clubs competing for a chance to represent Ireland at the UEFA Futsal Cup, as well as a cheque for €10,000. More
Thursday 13 March 2008

City downed at Windsor

Blues continue unbeaten run against City

City lost 3-1 to Linfield at Windsor Park tonight in the opening game of the Setanta Sports Cup. More
Monday 10 March 2008

Ticket details for NW derby

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning

The Board of Derry City have announced the ticketing news for the game against Finn Harps this Friday More
Monday 10 March 2008

Preview: Linfield vs Derry City

Kenny to make changes

Stephen Kenny is poised to make "five or six changes" to his side, as the Candystripes begin their 2008 Setanta Sports Cup campaign at Windsor Park on Monday night. More
Sunday 09 March 2008

UCD 2 - 3 Derry City

Late Hutton goal gives City victory

A Peter Hutton goal, two minutes from the end of full-time, gave Derry City a 3-2 victory on the opening night of the 2008 eircom League season. More
Friday 07 March 2008

Deery a doubt as City travel to Bowl

McCourt, Martyn and Farren return

Kevin Deery is a fitness doubt for Derry City's Eircom League opener at UCD on Friday night but Stephen Kenny has been boosted by other injury news. More
Thursday 06 March 2008

Forum Bar open to fans

Fans wishing to enter campus bar must contact UCD

City's first game is in the Belfield Bowl when they face the students of UCD. The pitch is at a new location on campus and so the Montrose is no longer the closest bar for those seeking a drink prior to the game

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Monday 03 March 2008

Board Statement - Supporters Trust

Board welcomes initiative

The Board of Derry City Football Club welcomes the initiative by supporters to form a Derry City Supporters Trust. More
Sunday 02 March 2008

City win 3-2 to wrap up friendlies

Unbeaten pre season as City look to League

A 3-2 victory with goals from Clive Delaney, Gareth McGlynn and Barry Molloy saw Derry defeat Dundalk and wrap up an unbeaten pre-season campaign. More
Saturday 01 March 2008

Ticketing update

Tickets on sale this Friday

Derry City FC are pleased to announce that in response to the popular demand, tickets for the Setanta Cup will be on sale at the game on Friday

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Thursday 28 February 2008

Linfield Ticketing Details

Tickets go on sale next Monday

The clubs have released ticketing details for the away games against Linfield in Windsor Park on the 10th of March in the Setanta Sports Cup More
Wednesday 27 February 2008

Big Clive is back

Delaney re-signs for City

Central defender Clive Delaney has rejoined Derry City from Bray Wanderers on a 2 year deal. More
Tuesday 26 February 2008

Newry next up for City

Kenny's side aim for another win

City will be looking to continue their unbeaten pre-season run when they entertain Newry at the Brandywell tonight, kick off at 7.45pm More
Tuesday 26 February 2008

Derry City FC Share Scheme

The rightful property of the people

Derry City Football Club is aiming to deliver ownership of the club into the hands of its supporters. More
Sunday 24 February 2008

Setanta Cup Information: Linfield

Preview of the Belfast Blues

City's Setanta Cup campaign kicks off in just over 2 weeks with a trip to Windsor to take on Linfield FC at Windsor Park. More
Friday 22 February 2008

Club announce ticket prices for 2008

Ticket prices for League and Cup ties announced

Derry City are pleased to announce their admission prices for the 2008 season for all competitions

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Wednesday 20 February 2008

League Cup First Round Draw

City get bye into second round..

City's bid for a fourth consecutive League Cup title got off to an easy start as they were granted a bye through to the second round. More
Tuesday 19 February 2008

Mons game set for 5pm kickoff

Early evening start at the Brandywell this Saturday

The club have confirmed that the game against Monaghan United on Saturday will have a 5pm kickoff. More
Tuesday 19 February 2008

City offer "Setanta Special"

Season ticket holders offered Cup discount

Derry City FC are offering a special Setanta Sports Cup ticket deal to their Season Ticket holders. More
Tuesday 19 February 2008

Price reduction for friendlies

Price change for home friendlies

The board of Derry City have announced that due to the proximity of the friendly fixtures at the end of February, the prices will be reduced. More
Saturday 16 February 2008

Televised fixtures announced

RTE announce live games

The visit of Shamrock Rovers to league champions Drogheda United will kick-off a season of live television coverage for the eircom League of Ireland. More
Friday 15 February 2008

Setanta Fans Blog

Setanta Sports seek City fan

Setantasports.com are looking for fans of all eight participating clubs to write a blog throughout this year’s tournament.
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Friday 15 February 2008

Morrison rejoins Candystripes

Winger returns home

City boss Stephen Kenny has returned to his former club, Dunfermline Athletic, to sign winger Owen Morrison. More
Thursday 14 February 2008

Framed signed shirt for auction

Auction through the Candystripe store

The Candystripe Store is offering fans the opportunity to bid on a framed training top, signed by members of the first team. More
Monday 11 February 2008

Derry City 1 - 0 Ballymena Utd

McLaren goal beats Braidmen

A goal from Scots triallist Willie McLaren was enough fro Derry City to see off Ballymena United in a dour encounter on Friday night. More
Friday 08 February 2008

Pre-season fixtures

Fixtures confirmed by club

Derry City Football Club have today released the team's finalised pre-season fixture list. More
Wednesday 06 February 2008

Institute 1-4 Derry City

City open pre-season with victory

Conor Sammon and Mark Farren score two goals each as City begin their pre-season campaign with a 4-1 victory at Institute. More
Tuesday 05 February 2008

Monthly Draw: January 2008

January winners announced

The winning numbers for the January prizes in the DCFC Monthly Draw were selected today, with the winner walking away with £850. More
Saturday 02 February 2008

City sign winger

McGinn joins from Dungannon

Derry City have unveiled midfielder Niall McGinn as their latest signing - the player having joined the club from Dungannon Swifts on a 3-year deal. More
Wednesday 30 January 2008

Quigley signs up

UCD keeper joins City

Derry City have today signed the Republic of Ireland U21 goalkeeper, Darren Quigley from UCD. More
Friday 25 January 2008

NI call-up for new City signing

Callaghan included in NI U21 squad

City's new signing Aaron Callaghan has been included in the Northern Ireland U21 squad for the European Championship qualifier away to Israel on 6 February. More
Friday 25 January 2008

Fixture list released

Derry open away to UCD

The fixture list for the 2008 Premier Division season have just been released and City will open the campaign away to UCD on Friday March 7th. More
Friday 25 January 2008

Doherty rejoins home town side

Keeper to join Candystripes for second spell

Derry City FC are pleased to announce that Gerard Doherty has signed with the club and will join with immediate effect. More
Thursday 24 January 2008

City players called up to U19s

Sharkey and McDaid named in squad

Derry City duo Seamus Sharkey and David McDaid have been named in the Republic of Ireland U19 squad for the forthcoming friendly internationals against the Czech Republic. More
Thursday 24 January 2008

Dream Draw Launch

Win an apartment in Murcia

Derry City Football Club's Development Committee have officially launched the club's major fund-raising draw for 2008 - with the project hoping to raise £100,000 for the 'Candy Stripes.' More
Monday 21 January 2008

City to enter Futsal team

Underage side to feature

Derry City will participate in the FAI Futsal League for the first time in 2008, and are placed in the Northern Region with Monaghan, Sligo and near rivals Finn Harps. More
Sunday 20 January 2008

Setanta Sports Cup 2008

City paired with 'Big Two' again

Derry City have been drawn in the same Setanta Cup group as Glentoran and Linfield for the third year in a row. More
Thursday 17 January 2008

City capture Callaghan

SK makes first signing

Stephen Kenny has made defender Aaron Callaghan his first new signing of the 2008 season. More
Thursday 17 January 2008

Dream Draw to be launched

Development Committee News

Derry City's Development Committee are proud to announce that they will be launching their latest fundraising event on Friday 18th January 2008 at 1900 in the function room of Badger's Place, 16-18 Orchard Street, Derry. More
Wednesday 16 January 2008

Kenny adds to back-room staff

Devine and O'Neill rejoin

Derry City Football Club have today confirmed the appointment of Declan Devine and Colm O'Neill to the backroom staff at Brandywell. More
Monday 14 January 2008

Setanta Sports Cup 2008

Format announced

The format for the 2008 Setanta Sports Cup has been agreed, and details and dates for televised games have been announced. More
Monday 14 January 2008

Reynolds appointed

Kenny names Assistant Head Coach

Derry City FC have tonight confirmed the appointment of Alan Reynolds as Assistant Head Coach at Brandywell. More
Thursday 10 January 2008

Public must back us - McDaid

Chairman appeals for support

Delighted to have finally secured the services of his No. 1 target, the Brandywell club's new chairman, Pat McDaid, believes Friday, December 28, 2007, was a good day for Derry City. More
Wednesday 02 January 2008

Monthly Draw Winners

Two more lucky winners announced

Two more lucky Derry City supporters have walked away with a substantial cash prize, as the Derry City Monthly Draw winners are announced. More
Monday 31 December 2007

City office reopens Wednesday

Fans urged to renew season tickets

The Derry City office will reopen on Wednesday at 10am. Fans who have yet to renew season tickets are urged to ensure that they have at least paid a deposit on their season tickets in order to ensure they retain their seat. More
Saturday 29 December 2007

Stephen Kenny confirmed as City boss

Massive crowds turn out to press conference

A massive crowd turned up at the Delacroix at lunchtime today to welcome the official announcement of Stephen Kenny as the next manager of Derry City. More
Friday 28 December 2007

Press conference

Board invite supporters to attend

Cityweb is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors have called a press conference for this Friday, the 28th of December.

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Tuesday 25 December 2007

Anthony Gorman leaves Club

Official Board Statement

The Board of Derry City FC wish to announce the news that Anthony Gorman has left his position in the club. More
Sunday 23 December 2007

Club office closes at 2pm

Reopens on Thursday 27th

The club office closes today at 2pm and will reopen at 10am on Thursday 27th of December More
Saturday 22 December 2007

Online Auction ends today

5pm deadline to bag a shirt

With over £900 in bids received already, the Big Online Auction has been a terrific success. With bidding closing at 5pm today, fans still have time to bid on their favourite shirts More
Friday 21 December 2007

"Born to Play" available on DVD

High St Store open for all your purchases

The deadline may have posted for puchases from the Online Store, but City fans can still get their hands on plenty of gifts in the Candystripe Store. More
Tuesday 18 December 2007

Shirt Auction

Photos now Online

Photos of the shirts on offer in the "Big Online Auction" are now available. With over £800 of bids received already, the action is heating up. More
Monday 17 December 2007

Club office Christmas break

Office open every day this week

Those looking for last minute season tickets etc will be able to visit the club office during the week. More
Saturday 15 December 2007

Online auction update

Bids continue to roll on

In another busy day in the Online Auction, total bids have nearly reached £800, a fantastic effort to start off the auction.

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Saturday 15 December 2007

Online auction off to a flyer

£400 received in under twelve hours

The Online auction is off to a flyer, with £400+ of bids received in under twelve hours. More
Thursday 13 December 2007

Big Online Derry City Auction

Get bidding now

The Derry City Support Group are delighted to offer supporters the opportunity to bid on some unique Christmas gift opportunities. The fundraising team have raided the club’s kit room and come away with some fantastic items which they are offering supporters the opportunity to own. More
Wednesday 12 December 2007

Shop online with City this Christmas

Time running out to get that perfect gift

DCFC Online Store details Please note that in order to ensure Christmas delivery, last orders for Christmas dispatch must be made prior before Saturday 15^th of December. More
Wednesday 12 December 2007

DCFC - Board Statement

John Roberston

The Board of Derry City FC have released John Roberston from his contract with the club with immediate effect. More
Tuesday 11 December 2007

City net Sammon

Three-year deal for striker

Derry City have completed the signing of Conor Sammon from UCD and the striker has signed a three-year deal at Brandywell. More
Sunday 09 December 2007

New directors elected

Four gone, four new directors

At the AGM tonight four directors stood down from the Board of Wellvan Enterprises and were replaced with new faces. More
Thursday 06 December 2007

Derry City FC - A European Odyssey

Mid-Price Release Announced

Derry City FC’s Support Group has announced details of a mid-price release for their critically-acclaimed DVD production, ‘Derry City FC: A European Odyssey’. More
Monday 03 December 2007

Monthly Draw Winners - November 2007

Winners announced

Two more lucky Derry City supporters have walked away with a substantial cash prize, as the Derry City Monthly Draw winners are announced. More
Saturday 01 December 2007

Supporters Trust Meeting

Wednesday 5th Dec - 7.45pm

Derry City Supporters Trust is pleased to announce that a meeting for supporters will be held in the Delacroix on the 5th of December at 7.45pm. More
Wednesday 28 November 2007

Bye Ken, Hello Steve

Drog Grey moves north

City have moved quickly to replace Ken Oman, with Stephen Grey announced as the first close season signing. More
Tuesday 27 November 2007

Kit Roadshow to visit Northside

Commercial team on the road this weekend

Derry City Football Club’s Kit Road Show will be visiting Northside Shopping Centre today Saturday 24th Nov between 11am and 5pm. More
Saturday 24 November 2007

Jennings and McGlynn sign on

"PJ and Charlie" here to stay

Pat Jennings has signed on for another two years with Derry, and Gareth McGlynn is expected to put pen to paper in the coming days.

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Friday 23 November 2007

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Tuesday 06 November 2007

City score but fail to capitalise

Peach from McHugh but only a point

Kevin McHugh scored one of the goals of the season, but a goal from David Cassidy ensured that Rovers took a share of the spoils. More
Saturday 03 November 2007

League Table
	Team	Pld	Pts
1	St Patrick's Ath	10	25
2	Bohemians	10	21
3	Derry City	10	17
4	Bray Wanderers	10	17
5	Cork City	10	16
6	Drogheda Utd	10	16
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