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14 Oct 2025

Rory Kavanagh’s Glen defeated in Derry SFC semi-final

Rory Kavanagh's Glen were beaten in the semi-final of the Derry SFC by Magherafelt, while Ryan McHugh, who is part of the Carrickmore backroom team, will have to play a replay in the Tyrone SFC semis

Rory Kavanagh’s Glen defeated in Derry SFC semi-final

Rory Kavanagh guided St Eunan's to the 2021 Donegal SFC title

Rory Kavanagh’s Watty Graham’s, Glen were defeated in the semi-final of the Derry SFC at the weekend.

The Maghera-based side were beaten by Magherafelt by 4-15 to 1-14 in Owenbeg as they were denied making a fifth straight Derry SFC final.

Conall Higgins struck two first-half goals as the O’Donovan Rossa men led by 2-12 to 0-7 at the break.

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Kavanagh’s side tried to battle back, but further goals from Conor McCluskey and a late one from Zach Gavigan ended any hopes, while Alex Doherty got a late goal for the 2023 All-Ireland champions.

Meanwhile, Ryan McHugh was listed in the Carrickmore backroom staff as they played out a draw in the semi-finals of the Tyrone SFC with Loughmacrory by a score of 1-16 to 0-19 in Pomeroy.

The pair will meet again in Healy Park on Friday night, with Trillick waiting in the final after beating holders Errigal Ciaran.

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