Landmark game at the home of Derry GAA is a big night on many levels for the Candystripes

A general view of action during the Ulster SFC clash between Derry and Antrim at Find Insurance Celtic Park in Derry last weekend. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileDerry City are no strangers to sharing the facilities of their GAA counterparts, but this week marks a new milestone in that relationship.Tomorrow night, champions Shamrock Rovers roll into town but won’t park up at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. With works continuing on Derry’s new €1.6m state-of-the-art hybrid pitch at their home ground, Tiernan Lynch’s side will move a stone’s throw up the Lone Moor Road and into Celtic Park for their next five home games.
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