Derry Junior Football Championship Explained

Derry Junior Football Championship
Currently Running:Derry Senior Football Championship 2007
First:1950
Firstwin:Desertmartin
Sponsors:Premier Electrics[1] [2]
Irish:Craobh Soísear Peile Dhoire
Current:Ballymaguigan
Currentordinal:3
Super:st
Most:Drum
Mostordinal:7

The Derry Junior Football Championship (known for sponsorship reasons as the Premier Electrics Derry Junior Football Championship) is an annual Gaelic football competition contested by lower-tier Derry clubs.

The competition receives coverage in the national media.[3]

Ballymaguigan are the title holders (2023) defeating Moneymore in the Final.

History

It was once (around 2011) The Derry Credit Union Derry Junior Football Championship for sponsorship reasons but no more. It had, by 2015 at the latest, become the Premier Electrics Derry Junior Football Championship.[4]

2018 champions Limavady faced losing Callum Brown to the Australian Football League (AFL), the professional Australian rules football competition.[5]

In 2022, Craigbane bridged an eleven-year gap to win.[6]

The final has been played at Celtic Park[7] and at Owenbeg.[8]

Honours

The trophy presented to the winners is the Joe Brolly Cup. The winners of the Derry Junior Football Championship qualify to represent their county in the Ulster Junior Club Football Championship. They often do well there, with the likes of Limavady (2018),[9] [10] Faughanvale (2015),[11] [12] Lissan (2008), Limavady (2003)[13] [14] and Ballerin (2002)[15] among the clubs from Derry to play in at least one Ulster Championship final after winning the Derry Junior Football Championship. The winners can, in turn, go on to play in the All-Ireland Junior Club Football Championship.

List of finals

YearWinnerScoreOpponentScore
1950Desertmartin[16] Eoghan Rua
1951Ballymaguigan[17]
1952Banagher[18]
1953Greenlough[19]
1954Ballinascreen[20]
1955Swatragh[21]
1956Slaughtneil[22]
1957Sarsfields[23]
1958Castledawson[24] An Lúb
1959Glen[25] St John's Mullan
1960Magherafelt[26] An Lúb
1961Swatragh[27]
1962Bellaghy II[28]
1963Magherafelt[29]
1964Glen[30] Ógra Colmcille
1965Greenlough[31] Ógra Colmcille
1966Glen[32] An Lúb
1967Sarsfields[33]
1968Desertmartin[34]
1969Aghadowey[35]
1970Ballymaguigan[36] Greenlough
1971Kilrea[37]
1972Glack[38]
1973Drum[39] Craigbane
1974Doire Colmcille[40]
1975Faughanvale[41]
1976Mullaghbuoy[42] An Lúb
1977Drum[43]
1978Mullaghbuoy[44]
1979Ballinascreen B[45]
1980Ardmore[46]
1981Glack[47]
1982Drum[48]
1983Claudy[49]
1984An Lúb[50]
1985Limavady[51] Glack
1986Greenlough[52]
1987Dungiven Thirds[53] Lissan
1988Magilligan[54]
1989An Lúb[55]
1990Foreglen[56] Lissan
1991Ballinascreen Thirds[57]
1992Dungiven Thirds[58]
1993Ballinderry Thirds[59]
1994Drum[60] Eoghan Rua
1995Moneymore[61]
1996Drum[62]
1997Eoghan Rua[63] Lissan
1998Lissan[64] Seán Dolan's
1999Limavady[65] Moneymore
2000Ardmore[66] Eoghan Rua
2001Ógra Colmcille[67] Ardmore
2002Ballerin[68] Limavady
2003Limavady[69] [70] Drumsurn
2004Glen Thirds[71] Ógra Colmcille
2005Glen Thirds[72] Steelstown
2006Drum[73] Lissan
2007Lissan[74] Drum
2008Lissan[75] Glack
2009Seán Dolan's[76] Drum
2010Ardmore[77] 2–07Doire Trasna Na Piarsaigh1–08
2011
2012Drum
2013Ardmore[78] Doire Trasna Na Piarsaigh
2014
2015[79] Faughanvale[80] [81] [82] 2–09Drum1–05
2016
2017
2018Limavady[83] [84]
2019[85] Glack1–14Drum1–06
2020[86] Desertmartin1–11Craigbane1–09
2021[87] Desertmartin0–12Seán Dolans0–02
2022[88] [89] Craigbane1–11Ballerin1–06
2023Ballymaguigan2-15Moneymore0-07

Wins listed by club

ClubWinsYears won
1Drum1973, 1977, 1982, 1994, 1996, 2006
2Glen1959, 1964, 1966, 2004, 2005
3Lissan1998, 2007, 2008
Ballinascreen1954, 1979, 1991
Greenlough1953, 1965, 1986
Limavady1985, 1999, 2003
Ardmore1980, 2000, 2010
8Glack1972, 1981
Swatragh1955, 1961
Dungiven1987, 1992
An Lúb1984, 1989
Desertmartin1950, 1968
Mullaghbuoy1976, 1978
Ballymaguigan1951, 1970
Sarsfields1957, 1967
Magherafelt1960, 1963
17Doire Colmcille1974
Ógra Colmcille2001
Kilrea1971
Ballerin2002
Banagher1952
Slaughtneil1956
Castledawson1958
Aghadowey1969
Faughanvale1975
Bellaghy1962
Eoghan Rua1997
Moneymore1995
Claudy1983
Magilligan1988
Foreglen1990
Ballinderry1993
Seán Dolan's2009

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shay Óg Murrin helps Faughanvale to Derry Junior Football Championship. Donegal Sport Hub. 17 October 2015. 16 November 2022. Alan. Foley.
  2. Web site: 2022 JFC Final: Craigbane lift title. 9 October 2022. 16 November 2022.
  3. Web site: Derry JFC: Red card frustration for Pearses. Ireland Live. 15 August 2022. 16 November 2022. Garry. Ferry.
  4. Web site: Shay Óg Murrin helps Faughanvale to Derry Junior Football Championship. Donegal Sport Hub. 17 October 2015. 16 November 2022. Alan. Foley.
  5. Web site: Limavady Wolfhounds on the brink of Ulster JFC success. Derry Daily. 17 November 2018. 16 November 2022. Shaun. Keenan. The Wolfhounds will enter the contest full of confidence, however, a dark cloud may lapse over the camp this evening as they prepare to lose Callum Brown to the AFL. However, for Brown, who has been magnificent for Derry at an under-age level this year, his swan-song for Limavady may push him on to kick-start the Wolfhounds certain challenge..
  6. Web site: Craigbane bridge 11 year gap to become Derry junior football champions. Derry Journal. 10 October 2022. 16 November 2022. Michael. Wilson.
  7. Web site: 2022 JFC Final: Craigbane lift title. 9 October 2022. 16 November 2022.
  8. Web site: Shay Óg Murrin helps Faughanvale to Derry Junior Football Championship. Donegal Sport Hub. 17 October 2015. 16 November 2022. Alan. Foley.
  9. News: Red Hugh's beat Limavady to win Ulster junior football title. 19 December 2021. The Irish News. 19 November 2018.
  10. Web site: Limavady Wolfhounds on the brink of Ulster JFC success. Derry Daily. 17 November 2018. 16 November 2022. Shaun. Keenan.
  11. News: Carroll adds gloss for Rockcorry. 1 December 2015. Irish Independent. 30 November 2015.
  12. Web site: Rockcorry beat Faughanvale to win Ulster Junior Club Championship title. 29 November 2015. 16 November 2022.
  13. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Thursday, 11 March 2004; Page: 34
  14. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Thursday, 25 March 2004; Page: 36
  15. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Friday, 21 March 2003; Page: 6
  16. Web site: Junior Championship 1950. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  17. Web site: Junior Championship 1951. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  18. Web site: Junior Championship 1952. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  19. Web site: Junior Championship 1953. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  20. Web site: Junior Championship 1954. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  21. Web site: Junior Championship 1955. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  22. Web site: Junior Championship 1956. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  23. Web site: Junior Championship 1957. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  24. Web site: Junior Championship 1958. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  25. Web site: Junior Championship 1959. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  26. Web site: Junior Championship 1960. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  27. Web site: Junior Championship 1961. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  28. Web site: Junior Championship 1962. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  29. Web site: Junior Championship 1963. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  30. Web site: Junior Championship 1964. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  31. Web site: Junior Championship 1965. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  32. Web site: Junior Championship 1966. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  33. Web site: Junior Championship 1967. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  34. Web site: Junior Championship 1968. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  35. Web site: Junior Championship 1969. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  36. Web site: Junior Championship 1970. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  37. Web site: Junior Championship 1971. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  38. Web site: Junior Championship 1972. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  39. Web site: Junior Championship 1973. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  40. Web site: Junior Championship 1974. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  41. Web site: Junior Championship 1975. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  42. Web site: Junior Championship 1976. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  43. Web site: Junior Championship 1977. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  44. Web site: Junior Championship 1978. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  45. Web site: Junior Championship 1979. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  46. Web site: Junior Championship 1980. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  47. Web site: Junior Championship 1981. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  48. Web site: Junior Championship 1982. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  49. Web site: Junior Championship 1983. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  50. Web site: Junior Championship 1984. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  51. Web site: Junior Championship 1985. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  52. Web site: Junior Championship 1986. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  53. Web site: Junior Championship 1987. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  54. Web site: Junior Championship 1988. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  55. Web site: Junior Championship 1989. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  56. Web site: Junior Championship 1990. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  57. Web site: Junior Championship 1991. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  58. Web site: Junior Championship 1992. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  59. Web site: Junior Championship 1993. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  60. Web site: Junior Championship 1994. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  61. Web site: Junior Championship 1995. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  62. Web site: Junior Championship 1996. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  63. Web site: Junior Championship 1997. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  64. Web site: Junior Championship 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  65. Web site: Junior Championship 1999. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  66. Web site: Junior Championship 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  67. Web site: Junior Championship 2001. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  68. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Friday, 21 March 2003; Page: 6
  69. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Thursday, 11 March 2004; Page: 34
  70. Anglo-Celt 1846-current, Thursday, 25 March 2004; Page: 36
  71. Web site: Junior Championship 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  72. Web site: Junior Championship 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  73. Web site: Junior Championship 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  74. Web site: Junior Championship 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  75. Web site: Junior Championship 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  76. Web site: Junior Championship 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  77. Web site: Junior Championship 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  78. Web site: Junior Championship 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217114849/http://derrygaa.ie/2011/03/511/. 17 February 2012.
  79. Web site: Shay Óg Murrin helps Faughanvale to Derry Junior Football Championship. Donegal Sport Hub. 17 October 2015. 16 November 2022. Alan. Foley.
  80. News: Carroll adds gloss for Rockcorry. 1 December 2015. Irish Independent. 30 November 2015.
  81. Web site: Rockcorry beat Faughanvale to win Ulster Junior Club Championship title. 29 November 2015. 16 November 2022.
  82. Web site: Faughanvale are too hot to handle in junior scrap. Belfast Telegraph. 15 November 2015. 16 November 2022. John. Campbell.
  83. News: Red Hugh's beat Limavady to win Ulster junior football title. 19 December 2021. The Irish News. 19 November 2018.
  84. Web site: Limavady Wolfhounds on the brink of Ulster JFC success. Derry Daily. 17 November 2018. 16 November 2022. Shaun. Keenan.
  85. News: Wilson. Michael. 5 October 2019. Glack end 38 year Championship wait!. Derry Journal. 16 May 2023.
  86. News: McMullan. Michael. 25 June 2021. Desertmartin taste championship glory after pulsating finale. Derry Now. 16 May 2023.
  87. News: Wilson. Michael. 30 October 2021. Desertmartin regain Junior Championship title as superb second half ends Dolan's dreams. Derry Journal. 16 May 2023.
  88. Web site: 2022 JFC Final: Craigbane lift title. 9 October 2022. 16 November 2022.
  89. Web site: Craigbane bridge 11 year gap to become Derry junior football champions. Derry Journal. 10 October 2022. 16 November 2022. Michael. Wilson.

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