Derry retain Ulster title - Derry 0-10 Down 1-6

Derry showed their resolve by retaining their Ulster Junior title, their 12th in all, on Sunday in front of a strong Down contingent in Newry, before the Down-Monaghan Ulster Football Championship tie.

Derry didn’t make this easy for themselves and may (or may not) take some comfort from the fact that they won this match without playing at their best.

Down, however, also had their part to play in frustrating the Derry play at either end of the park and making good use of any opportunities presented to them. The Down goal late in the second half seemed to shock Derry into action and they responded accordingly with a fine point from Aisling Diamond and a pressure free converted by Katie McAuley to secure the win.

10/06/2007