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The following are '''club [[Gaelic football]] competitions''' run by the [[Derry GAA|Derry County Board]].
The following are '''club [[Gaelic football]] competitions''' run by the [[Derry GAA|Derry County Board]].


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==== Derry Senior Football Championship ====
==== Derry Senior Football Championship ====
{{main|Derry Senior Football Championship}}
{{main|Derry Senior Football Championship}}
The Derry Senior Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition in Derry. It has been running for over 100 years, and the winning team are awarded the Johnny McLaughlin Cup. The winners of the Derry Senior Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Senior Club Football Championship]]. Currently it is entered by the top 16 teams in Derry. [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy]] have won the championship the most times, having won 21 titles since their first success in 1956, they are amazing. The [[Derry Senior Football Championship 2007|current holders]] are [[BallinderryGAC|Ballinderry]].
The Derry Senior Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition in Derry. It has been running for over 100 years, and the winning team are awarded the Johnny McLaughlin Cup. The winners of the Derry Senior Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Senior Club Football Championship]]. Currently it is entered by the top 16 teams in Derry. [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy]] have won the championship the most times, having won 21 titles since their first success in 1956.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=501&Itemid=70 Draw and dates for 2008 Senior Championship]


====Derry Intermediate Football Championship====
====Derry Intermediate Football Championship====
{{main|Derry Intermediate Football Championship}}
{{main|Derry Intermediate Football Championship}}
The Derry Intermediate Football Championship is competed for between the Intermediate (second-tier) Derry clubs. The trophy is named after John Bateson (19), James Sheridan (20) and Martin Lee (18), all members of the South Derry Brigade of the [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] (PIRA) who died whilst priming a bomb in [[Magherafelt]] on 18 December 1971.<ref name="oakboys">{{cite book | first=Eoghan | last=Corry | title=Oakboys - Derry's Football Dream Come True | publisher=Torc Books Ltd. | location=Dublin, Ireland | year=1993 | pages =5 | isbn=1-898142-10-6}}</ref><ref>[http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/sutton/chron/1971.html CAIN] - CAIN: Sutton Index of Deaths - 1971</ref> All three men came from [[Ballymaguigan]] and played for the [[Ballymaguigan GAC|St. Trea's GFC Ballymaguigan]]. The winners of the Derry Intermediate Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship]]. Currently it is entered by the 16 Intermediate teams in Derry. [[Craigbane GAC|Craigbane]] have won the championship the most times, having won 6 titles since their first success in 1986. The current holders are [[Greenlough]].
The Derry Intermediate Football Championship is the second-tier Derry championship and is competed for by the Division 2 clubs. The trophy is named after John Bateson (19), James Sheridan (20) and Martin Lee (18), all members of the [[South Derry Brigade]] of the [[Provisional Irish Republican Army]] who died whilst priming a bomb in [[Magherafelt]] on 18 December 1971.<ref name="oakboys">{{cite book | first=Eoghan | last=Corry | title=Oakboys - Derry's Football Dream Come True | publisher=Torc Books Ltd. | location=Dublin, Ireland | year=1993 | pages =5 | isbn=1-898142-10-6}}</ref><ref>[http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/sutton/chron/1971.html CAIN] - CAIN: Sutton Index of Deaths - 1971</ref> All three men came from [[Ballymaguigan]] and played for the [[Ballymaguigan GAC|St. Trea's GFC Ballymaguigan]]. The winners of the Derry Intermediate Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship]]. [[Craigbane GAC|Craigbane]] have won the championship the most times, having won 6 titles since their first success in 1986.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503&Itemid=70 Draw and dates for 2008 Intermediate Championship]


==== Derry Junior Football Championship ====
==== Derry Junior Football Championship ====
{{main|Derry Junior Football Championship}}
{{main|Derry Junior Football Championship}}
The Derry Junior Football Championship is competed for between the Junior (third tier) Derry clubs. It has been running for over 50 years. The winners of the Derry Junior Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Junior Club Football Championship]]. Currently it is entered by the six Junior teams in Derry. [[Drum GAC|Drum]] have won the championship the most times, having won six titles since their first success in 1973. The current holders are [[Lissan GAC|Lissan]].
The Derry Junior Football Championship is competed for between the Junior (third tier) Derry clubs. It has been running for over 50 years. The winners of the Derry Junior Championship represent Derry in the [[Ulster Junior Club Football Championship]]. [[Drum GAC|Drum]] have won the championship the most times, having won six titles since their first success in 1973.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=505&Itemid=70 Draw and dates for 2008 Junior Championship]


==== Derry Thirds Football Championship ====
==== Derry Thirds Football Championship ====
The Derry Thirds Football Championship is competed for between the Derry clubs with a Thirds team (i.e. third choice team). It is a relatively new tournament. The current holders are [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy Thirds]].
The Derry Thirds Football Championship is competed for between the Derry clubs with a Thirds team (i.e. third choice team). It is a relatively new tournament.


=== Leagues ===
=== Leagues ===
The league structure in Derry was recently re-organised, with five division replacing the old system of three divisions (Senior League, Intermediate League and Junior League). The winners of ACFL Division 1 are regarded as the Senior League winners, ACFL Division 3 winners regarded as Intermediate League winners and ACFL Division 5 winners regarded as Junior League winners.
The league structure in Derry was recently re-organised and returned to the old system of three divisions - Division 1 (Senior League), Division 2 (Intermediate League) and Division 3 (Junior League).


==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1 ====
==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1 ====
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 1) is the top football league in Derry. It is entered by the top eight Senior teams in Derry. The current holders are [[Ballinderry GAC|Ballinderry]].
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1 (referred to as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 1 for sponsorship reasons) is a competition for the top sixteen senior teams in Derry.


Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 2. The team finishing seventh in Division 1 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing second in Division 2, with the winning team playing in Division 1 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 2.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490|title= Regulations for Doire Adult Football & Hurling Leagues 2008|accessdate=2008-02-09 |format= |work= }}</ref>
Under the current regulations, teams play each another once (15 games each), with the top team winning the league. The bottom team is automatically relegated to the ACFL Division 2.


[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124 Derry Senior Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)]<br />
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=124 Derry Senior Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)]
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=175 Fixtures for 2008 season]


==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2 ====
==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2 ====
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 2) is the second-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the Senior teams ranked 9th-16th in Derry. The current holders are [[Ballinascreen GAC|Ballinascreen]].
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 2) is the second-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the fourteen intermediate teams in Derry


Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 1, and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 3. The team finishing second in Division 2 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing seventh in Division 1, with the winning team playing in Division 1 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 2. The team finishing seventh in Division 2 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing second in Division 3, with the winning team playing in Division 2 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 3.
Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another once (13 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 1, and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 3.


[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=175 Fixtures for 2008 season]
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126 Derry Intermediate Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)]


==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3 ====
==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3 ====
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 3) is the third-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the top eight Intermediate teams in Derry. The current holders are [[Sean O'Learys Newbridge]].
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 3) is the third-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the top eight junior teams in Derry.


Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 2.
Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 2, and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 4. The team finishing second in Division 3 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing seventh in Division 2, with the winning team playing in Division 2 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 3. The team finishing seventh in Division 3 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing second in Division 4, with the winning team playing in Division 3 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 4. The main prize however for the winners of the ACFL Division 3 is being upgraded to Senior status for the following season, and hence entering the Derry Senior Football Championship.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=126 Derry Intermediate Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)]<br />
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=175 Fixtures for 2008 season]

==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 4 ====
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 4 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 4) is the fourth-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the Intermediate teams ranked 9th-16th in Derry. The current holders are [[Faughanvale GAC|Faughanvale]].

Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 3, and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 5. The team finishing second in Division 4 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing seventh in Division 3, with the winning team playing in Division 3 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 4. The team finishing seventh in Division 4 shall be involved in a promotion / relegation play-off with the team finishing second in Division 5, with the winning team playing in Division 4 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 5.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=175 Fixtures for 2008 season]

==== Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 5 ====
The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 5 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 5) is the fifth-highest (and hence lowest) football league in Derry. It is entered by the six Junior teams in Derry, plus three Thirds teams ([[Ballinderry GAC|Ballinderry Thirds]], [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy Thirds]] and [[Glen GAC|Glen Thirds]]). The current holders are [[CLG Ógra Colmcille|Ógra Colmcille]].

Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (16 games each), with the top team winning the league. Only 'First' teams (i.e. not Thirds teams) are eligible for promotion to the ACFL Division 4. All games shall count towards deciding the Division 5 league winners, but only points awarded in games between the six ‘First’ teams shall determine promotion. At the end of the league, the highest finishing ‘First’ team shall be promoted to Division 4. The second highest finishing ‘First’ team shall be involved in a play-off with the seventh placed team in Division 4, with the winning team playing in Division 4 for 2009 season, and the losing team playing in Division 5. The main prize however for gaining promotion from the ACFL Division 5 is being upgraded to Intermediate status for the following season, and hence entering the Derry Intermediate Football Championship.

[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=488&Itemid=175 Fixtures for 2008 season]


=== Other adult competitions ===
=== Other adult competitions ===


==== Larkin Cup ====
==== Larkin Cup ====
The Larkin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top South Derry Senior clubs. It is named after Seán Larkin ({{lang-ga|Seán Ó Lorcain}}), a militant [[Irish republicanism|Irish republican]] from the [[townland]] of Bellagherty (Baile Uí Facharthaigh) in [[Ballinderry]]. He was a member of the [[Irish Volunteers]] in the early 1910s, and was later a member of the [[Irish Republican Army]] (3rd Western Division) during the [[Irish War of Independence]]. He fought for the "anti-treaty" side in the [[Irish Civil War]] and was captured and executed by the Irish Free State on March 14, 1923. Prior to 1958?, the semi-final and final of the Derry Senior Football Championship was played between the winners of the South Derry Championship, North Derry Championship and Derry City Championship. These district championships ceases to exist after the Derry Senior Championship became open-draw in 1958. The Larkin Cup was presented to the winners of the South Derry Championship, so effectively it is the modern-day South Derry Senior Football Championship. The current holders are [[Ballinderry GAC|Ballinderry]].
The Larkin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top South Derry Senior clubs. It is named after Seán Larkin ({{langx|ga|Seán Ó Lorcain}}), a militant [[Irish republicanism|Irish republican]] from the [[townland]] of Bellagherty (Baile Uí Facharthaigh) in [[Ballinderry]]. He was a member of the [[Irish Volunteers]] in the early 1910s, and was later a member of the [[Irish Republican Army]] (3rd Western Division) during the [[Irish War of Independence]]. He fought for the "anti-treaty" side in the [[Irish Civil War]] and was captured and executed by the Irish Free State on 14 March 1923. Prior to 1958?, the semi-final and final of the Derry Senior Football Championship was played between the winners of the South Derry Championship, North Derry Championship and Derry City Championship. These district championships ceases to exist after the Derry Senior Championship became open-draw in 1958. The Larkin Cup was presented to the winners of the South Derry Championship, so effectively it is the modern-day South Derry Senior Football Championship. The current holders are [[Ballinderry GAC|Ballinderry]].


[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172 Larkin Cup Roll of honour (incomplete)]<br />
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172 Larkin Cup Roll of honour (incomplete)]<br />
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==== Dr. Kerlin Cup ====
==== Dr. Kerlin Cup ====
The Dr. Kerlin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top North Derry clubs. It has been running for over 70 years. The final had been traditionally played on [[Claudy]] Green, but hasn't been held there since 1974. The current holders are [[Foreglen GAC|Foreglen]].
The Dr. Kerlin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top North Derry clubs. It has been running for over 70 years and the final has been traditionally played on [[Claudy]] Green. The current holders are [[Claudy GAC|Claudy]].


[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154 Dr. Kerlin Cup Roll of honour]<br />
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=154 Dr. Kerlin Cup Roll of honour]
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=495&Itemid=70 Draw and fixtures for 2008 Dr. Kerlin Cup]


==== McGlinchey Cup ====
==== McGlinchey Cup ====
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[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=70 Draw and fixtures for 2008 O'Hagan Cup]
[http://www.derrygaa.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=70 Draw and fixtures for 2008 O'Hagan Cup]


== Under 21's ==
== Under 21==


=== Championships ===
=== Championships ===


A new format for he Under 21 championship was introduced in 2016. All Derry clubs can opt to play in the Jack Cassidy Cup which is fifteen a side or the Harry O'Kane cup which is thirteen a side.
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==== South Derry U21's Football Championship ====
An under 21 championship between clubs within South Derry. The current holders are ballinderry.

==== North Derry U21's Football Championship ====
An under 21 championship between clubs within North Derry. The current holders are [[Dungiven GAC|Dungiven]].


== Minor ==
== Minor ==


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===Derry Minor Football Championship===
=== Championships ===

==== Derry Minor Football Championship ====
{{main|Derry Minor Football Championship}}
{{main|Derry Minor Football Championship}}
The Derry Minor Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition for Under-18 teams in Derry. It has been running for over 60 years. The winners of the Derry Minor Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Minor Club Football Championship]]. [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy]] have won the championship the most times, winning 9 titles since their first success in 1953. The current holders are [[Dungiven GAC|Dungiven]].
The Derry Minor Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition for Under-18 teams in Derry. It has been running for over 60 years. The winners of the Derry Minor Championship qualify to represent Derry in the [[Ulster Minor Club Football Championship]]. [[Bellaghy GAC|Bellaghy]] have won the championship the most times, winning 9 titles since their first success in 1953. The 2015 champions were Glen.


=== Other Minor competitions ===
=== Other Minor competitions ===
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{{Derry Senior Football Championships}}
{{Derry Senior Football Championships}}

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The following are club Gaelic football competitions run by the Derry County Board.

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Championships

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Derry Senior Football Championship

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Main article: Derry Senior Football Championship

The Derry Senior Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition in Derry. It has been running for over 100 years, and the winning team are awarded the Johnny McLaughlin Cup. The winners of the Derry Senior Championship qualify to represent Derry in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship. Currently it is entered by the top 16 teams in Derry. Bellaghy have won the championship the most times, having won 21 titles since their first success in 1956.

Derry Intermediate Football Championship

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Main article: Derry Intermediate Football Championship

The Derry Intermediate Football Championship is the second-tier Derry championship and is competed for by the Division 2 clubs. The trophy is named after John Bateson (19), James Sheridan (20) and Martin Lee (18), all members of the South Derry Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army who died whilst priming a bomb in Magherafelt on 18 December 1971.[1][2] All three men came from Ballymaguigan and played for the St. Trea's GFC Ballymaguigan. The winners of the Derry Intermediate Championship qualify to represent Derry in the Ulster Intermediate Club Football Championship. Craigbane have won the championship the most times, having won 6 titles since their first success in 1986.

Derry Junior Football Championship

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Main article: Derry Junior Football Championship

The Derry Junior Football Championship is competed for between the Junior (third tier) Derry clubs. It has been running for over 50 years. The winners of the Derry Junior Championship represent Derry in the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship. Drum have won the championship the most times, having won six titles since their first success in 1973.

Derry Thirds Football Championship

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The Derry Thirds Football Championship is competed for between the Derry clubs with a Thirds team (i.e. third choice team). It is a relatively new tournament.

Leagues

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The league structure in Derry was recently re-organised and returned to the old system of three divisions - Division 1 (Senior League), Division 2 (Intermediate League) and Division 3 (Junior League).

Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1

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The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 1 (referred to as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 1 for sponsorship reasons) is a competition for the top sixteen senior teams in Derry.

Under the current regulations, teams play each another once (15 games each), with the top team winning the league. The bottom team is automatically relegated to the ACFL Division 2.

Derry Senior Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)

Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2

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The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 2 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 2) is the second-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the fourteen intermediate teams in Derry

Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another once (13 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 1, and the bottom team being relegated to the ACFL Division 3.

Derry Intermediate Football League Roll of honour (incomplete)

Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3

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The Derry All-County Football League (ACFL) Division 3 (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the H&A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 3) is the third-highest football league in Derry. It is entered by the top eight junior teams in Derry.

Under the current regulations, teams shall play one another twice (14 games each), with the top team winning the league and being promoted to the ACFL Division 2.

Other adult competitions

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Larkin Cup

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The Larkin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top South Derry Senior clubs. It is named after Seán Larkin (Irish: Seán Ó Lorcain), a militant Irish republican from the townland of Bellagherty (Baile Uí Facharthaigh) in Ballinderry. He was a member of the Irish Volunteers in the early 1910s, and was later a member of the Irish Republican Army (3rd Western Division) during the Irish War of Independence. He fought for the "anti-treaty" side in the Irish Civil War and was captured and executed by the Irish Free State on 14 March 1923. Prior to 1958?, the semi-final and final of the Derry Senior Football Championship was played between the winners of the South Derry Championship, North Derry Championship and Derry City Championship. These district championships ceases to exist after the Derry Senior Championship became open-draw in 1958. The Larkin Cup was presented to the winners of the South Derry Championship, so effectively it is the modern-day South Derry Senior Football Championship. The current holders are Ballinderry.

Larkin Cup Roll of honour (incomplete)
Draw and fixtures for 2008 Larkin Cup

Dr. Kerlin Cup

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The Dr. Kerlin Cup is a knock-out competition for the top North Derry clubs. It has been running for over 70 years and the final has been traditionally played on Claudy Green. The current holders are Claudy.

Dr. Kerlin Cup Roll of honour

McGlinchey Cup

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The McGlinchey Cup is a knock-out competition for South Derry clubs, regarded as the secondary South Derry district competition after the Larkin Cup. It is named after Dean McGlinchey. The current holders are Castledawson.

McGlinchey Cup Roll of honour (incomplete)
Draw and fixtures for 2008 McGlinchey Cup

O'Hagan Cup

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The O'Hagan Cup is a knock-out competition for North Derry clubs, regarded as the secondary North Derry district competition after the Dr. Kerlin Cup[citation needed]. It is named after James O'Hagan. The current holders are Glenullin.

O'Hagan Cup Roll of honour (incomplete)
Draw and fixtures for 2008 O'Hagan Cup

Under 21

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Championships

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A new format for he Under 21 championship was introduced in 2016. All Derry clubs can opt to play in the Jack Cassidy Cup which is fifteen a side or the Harry O'Kane cup which is thirteen a side.

Minor

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Derry Minor Football Championship

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Main article: Derry Minor Football Championship

The Derry Minor Football Championship is the most prestigious football competition for Under-18 teams in Derry. It has been running for over 60 years. The winners of the Derry Minor Championship qualify to represent Derry in the Ulster Minor Club Football Championship. Bellaghy have won the championship the most times, winning 9 titles since their first success in 1953. The 2015 champions were Glen.

Other Minor competitions

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Tommy O'Neill Cup

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The Tommy O'Neill Cup is a cup played for between the South Derry 'B' and North Derry 'B' Champions. It is named after the late Tommy O'Neill, a former Ballymaguigan underage player.

Tommy O'Neill Cup Roll of honour

Hughes/McElwee Memorial Cup

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The Hughes/McElwee Cup is a 13 aside (as opposed to the usual 15) knock-out competition for the top South Derry Minor clubs. It is named after Vol. Francis Hughes and Vol. Thomas McElwee, two cousins from Bellaghy who were members of the Provisional Irish Republican Army and died on hunger strike in 1981. It is a new tournament, with 2008 being its inaugural year. 15 teams will compete.

Draw and fixtures for 2008 Hughes/McElwee Memorial Cup

Carlin/Duffy Cup

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The Carlin/Duffy Cup is a 13 aside (as opposed to the usual 15) knock-out competition for the top North Derry Minor clubs. It has been running for a number of years. 18 teams will compete in the 2008 competition.

Carlin/Duffy Cup Roll of honour (incomplete??)
Draw and fixtures for 2008 Carlin/Duffy Cup

References

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  1. ^ Corry, Eoghan (1993). Oakboys - Derry's Football Dream Come True. Dublin, Ireland: Torc Books Ltd. p. 5. ISBN 1-898142-10-6.
  2. ^ CAIN - CAIN: Sutton Index of Deaths - 1971
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