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Michael Wilson

@Micky_Tips

Arsenal loving GAA and rugby fan. Head of Sport at Derry Journal. All views my own.

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Joined January 2012
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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 29
FAI Cup Final places up for grabs says Derry City boss Mark Connolly trib.al/3vf4PJl @derrycityfc @Micky_Tips @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77
FAI Cup final places still up for grabs admits Derry city boss Mark Connolly

FAI Cup final places still up for grabs admits Derry city boss Mark Connolly

​​Mark Connolly says there will be FAI Cup final starting places up for grabs when Derry City travel to the Sligo Showgrounds to round off their 2026 Premier Division campaign (k.o. 7.45pm).

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 29
RUGBY: ​City of Derry face acid test on Championship Two trip to Carrick trib.al/aNjiBO3 @CityOfDerryRFC @Micky_Tips
City of Derry face tough trip to Carrick in Championship Two

City of Derry face tough trip to Carrick in Championship Two

​City of Derry complete the second of back to back fixtures against the Championship 2 top two when they travel to Tom Simms Memorial Park to take Carrick on Saturday (k.o. 2.30pm).

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 29
Derry City Women's captain Chelsea Sheerin praises North West Charity Cup at of weekend tournament trib.al/j6VUryJ @derrycityfc @Micky_Tips @SimonCollins82
Derry City Women's captain Sheerin praises North West Charity Cup

Derry City Women's captain Sheerin praises North West Charity Cup

​​Derry City Women's captain Chelsea Sheerin says tournaments like this weekend's North West Charity Cup illustrate the continuing growth of the ladies game locally.

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Kevin McLaughlin@kevymac77Oct 29
Opening the same hours Monday to Thursday next week, in the lead up for the FAI Cup Final
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Brandywell shop open 6-9pm tonight!
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PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush PS as build up to FAI Cup Final continues trib.al/zlFtD4P @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77
PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush Primary School as build up to FAI Cup Final continues

PHOTOS: Derry City visit Hollybush Primary School as build up to FAI Cup Final continues

Derry City’s interim manager Mark Connolly and Dutch midfielder Nick Twisk received a rapturous ‘Red and White’ welcome during a special school visit to Hollybush Primary School on Friday morning.

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PHOTOS: Derry & Strabane sports stars honoured at Guildhall ceremony trib.al/lkGomqE @dcsdcouncil
PHOTOS: Derry & Strabane District sports stars honoured at Guildhall ceremony

PHOTOS: Derry & Strabane District sports stars honoured at Guildhall ceremony

The Council area’s sports fraternity celebrated another vintage year of sport at the 2026 Derry and Strabane Sports Awards in the Guildhall.

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Derry Journal@derryjournalOct 25
DERRY GAA: Desertmartin history makers defeat Greenlough to lift Intermediate title trib.al/3cgLQGV @doiregaa @DesertmartinGAC
McEldowney stars as Desertmartin win historic first Derry Intermediate football title

McEldowney stars as Desertmartin win historic first Derry Intermediate football title

McFeely Group Derry Intermediate Football Final

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WATCH: James McClean says he's suffering as his battle with Derry City rages on and defends his controversial mental health comments derryjournal.com/sport/footb… Youtube: studio.youtube.com/video/IWa…
‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

‘I’m struggling’: McClean opens up on Derry City fallout and mental health backlash

JAMES McClean believes his reputation has 'taken a battering' this year and admits he's 'struggling' as his bitter battle with Derry City Football Club rages on.

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🚨GAME POSTPONED🚨 Following an early morning pitch inspection and anticipated weather conditions in the coming hours, today's Ulster JFC R1 game between Doire Treasna and Lacken at Owenbeg has been postponed until next weekend. Re-fixture details will be confirmed later. #UlsterClub2026 @PearsesDerry @Doiregaa @LackenCeltic @CavanCoBoardGaa
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The @AIB_GAA Ulster Club Junior Football Championship begins this weekend🏐 Sat 24th Oct 🏐JFC Round One @PearsesDerry v @LackenCeltic 3.00pm, Find Insurance Owenbeg 🎟️ Buy match tickets in advance online. No sales at venues ⤵️ universe.com/events/6ad1e278… #UlsterClub2026 #ClubMeansMore
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Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Senior Championship - FAI Cup double.... trib.al/fCfThao @doiregaa @NewbridgeCLG @urneygaa @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77 @Micky_Tips
Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

​​Stop me if you've read this headline before.... 'Tyrone footballer aims for dream Derry Senior Championship / FAI Cup double'.

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GAA: Doire Trasna face tough Ulster test against Cavan champions Lacken Celtic trib.al/b5LkQvD @doiregaa @PearsesDerry @Micky_Tips
Doire Trasna face tough Ulster test against Cavan champions Lacken

Doire Trasna face tough Ulster test against Cavan champions Lacken

​Ulster Junior Club Championship

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Great to chat with @Micky_Tips @derryjournal around the next few weeks 💪🏻⚽️🏐
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Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Senior Championship - FAI Cup double.... trib.al/fCfThao @doiregaa @NewbridgeCLG @urneygaa @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77 @Micky_Tips
Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

Meet the Tyrone footballer aiming for a unique Derry Championship - FAI Cup double

​​Stop me if you've read this headline before.... 'Tyrone footballer aims for dream Derry Senior Championship / FAI Cup double'.

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Derry City FC@derrycityfcOct 22
Greenhaw PS have really pulled out all the stops! 🇦🇹🎶 They've made a custom Derry City x Bohemian Rhapsody cover for our upcoming Club Orange FAI Cup final! Sensational effort! Get your tickets on Ticketmaster 🎟️ ticketmaster.ie/event/180064…
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Boycie and Gav doing the fandango at Greenhaw PS 😂👐
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Erin McClean responds to husband James' comments regarding mental health and claims the ex-Ireland international is 'struggling'. "I have been strongly encouraging him to seek therapy." trib.al/qWzJPqX
He may not agree with me sharing that but I've told him that I need to explain this.

He may not agree with me sharing that but I've told him that I need to explain this.

ERIN McClean has spoken out about her husband James' controversial comments regarding men's mental health following a social media backlash, claiming the ex-Ireland international has been 'struggli...

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'The couldn't deter from the previous 80 odd minutes of sheer guts, heart, determination....' Beddow's pride as Derry held in thrilling NW derby trib.al/idgMOuQ @CityOfDerryRFC @Micky_Tips
'The couldn't deter from the previous 80 odd minutes of sheer guts, heart, determination....'

'The couldn't deter from the previous 80 odd minutes of sheer guts, heart, determination....'

​Neil Beddow said he was full of pride after watching his City of Derry team - which finished with four teenagers - come within seconds of inflicting a first defeat of the season on Championship Two...

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Deadlock at City of Derry as injury time try saves Strabane in thrilling north west derby trib.al/XJoiZFE @CityOfDerryRFC @Micky_Tips @StrabaneRFC
Deadlock at City of Derry as injury time try saves Strabane in thrilling north west derby

Deadlock at City of Derry as injury time try saves Strabane in thrilling north west derby

Ulster Rugby: Championship Two

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Derry captain Cormac O'Doherty named Christy Ring Hurler of the Year trib.al/R90yHdD @doiregaa
Derry captain cap superb county season with Christy Ring Player of the Year award

Derry captain cap superb county season with Christy Ring Player of the Year award

Derry captain Cormac O'Doherty capped a fantastic year for Oak Leaf hurling by being named Christy Ring Player of the Year at a star studded ceremony in Croke Park on Friday night.

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City of Derry welcome Strabane to Judges Road on Saturday for big Championship 2 North West derby trib.al/93cCqUQ @cityofderryrfc @Micky_Tips
Big NW derby at Judges Road on Saturday as City of Derry host Strabane RFC

Big NW derby at Judges Road on Saturday as City of Derry host Strabane RFC

​Unbeaten Championship Two league leaders Strabane visit Judges Road on Saturday (2.30pm) in an eagerly anticipated North West derby with more than just local pride on the line.

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A photographic look back at Doire Trasna's JFC victory.... Recognise anyone? trib.al/yFj8v1V @doiregaa @PearsesDerry @BallerinGAA
A photographic look back at Doire Trasna's JFC Final victory in Celtic Park

A photographic look back at Doire Trasna's JFC Final victory in Celtic Park

Saturday saw The Joe Brolly Cup wind it’s way up Chapel Road to visit Top of the Hill for a only a third time – via a short stop off at Campbell’s Bar of course – as Doire Trasna were crowned Derry...

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PHOTOS: Annadale Striders double at annual Marty’s Run 5k trib.al/feDpLHL @FoyleValleyAC @CityofDerryAC
PHOTOS: Annadale Striders double at annual Marty's Run 5k in Derry. See if you recognise anyone.....

PHOTOS: Annadale Striders double at annual Marty's Run 5k in Derry. See if you recognise anyone.....

Brandon McKeown and Haas Gilliand completed an Annadale Striders ‘double’ at Sunday’s annual Marty’s Run 5k, hosted by Foyle Athletics Club in memory of their late clubman, Marty Gallagher.

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