James Kielt will have his shooting boots on today as Derry face Clare
THERE was disappointment across Derry that the Oak Leafers didn’t see off Tyrone last Sunday to lift the Dr McKenna Cup.
But the team should be proud of themselves for getting that far in a replay of the 2016 final.
Most were surprised they had reached the final but were equally delighted of their achievement for a second year in a row.
It was a heavy defeat to Mickey Harte’s Red Hand but Damian Barton will have to get his players to forget about last Sunday and concentrate on this Sunday as the Allianz League kicks off t0day.
They face Clare in Division Two match at Celtic Park – throw in at 2 pm – as they continue to cope without their Slaughtneil contingent.
They are’ll the bookies favourites for see off the recently promoted Clare team that exceeded all expectations last season by reaching the All-Ireland quarter-finals, and they should pick up the win.
Here is the Derry team to face Clare:
1. Thomas Mallon – Tomás Ó Mealláin – An Lúb
2. Niall Keenan – Néill Ó Cianáin – Seanmhullach
3. Conor Nevin – Conchúr Ó Cnáimhin – Baile an Doire
4. Ronan Murphy – Ronan Ó Murchú – Baile na Scrine
5. Neil Forester – Néill Fuireastar – Baile an Stil
6. Michael McEvoy – Mihel Mac an Fhiobui – Machaire Fiolta
7. Mark Craig – Marchas Craig – Dún Geimhin
8. Conor McAtamney – Conchúr Mac an Tiompánaig – Suitreach
9. James Kielt – Séamas Ó Caoilte – Cill Ria
10. Enda Lynn (Captain) – Éanna Ó Loinn – Grianloch
11. Niall Loughlin – Naíll Mac Lochlainn Grianloch
12. Carlus McWilliams – Carlus Mac Uilliam – Baile na Scrine
13. Mark Lynch – Marchas Ó Liongsigh – Beannchar
14. Emmett McGuckin – Eiméid Mag Eochain – Machaire Foilta
15. Benny Heron – Breandán ÓhEarain – Baile na Scrine
16. Conor McLarnon – Conchúr Mac Giolla Earnáin – Machaire Fiolta
17. Oisin Duffin – Oisín Ó Duifinn – Baile an Doire
18. Ryan Bell – Rian Mac Giolla Mhaoil – Baile an Doire
19. Conor McGrogan – Conchúr Mac Gruagáin – Droichead Nua
20. Jack Doherty – Seac Ó Dochairtaigh – An Gleann
21. Oisin Hegarty – Oisín Ó hÉigeartaigh – An Gleann
22. Gavin O’Neill – Gabhann Ó Neill – Beannchar
23. Barry Grant – Barra Grant – Baile na Scrine
24. Peter Hagan – Peadar Ó hÁgáin – Beannchar
25. Danny Tallon – Dónall Talún – An Gleann
26. Patrick Coney – PadraigÓ Cuana – An Lub
