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9 July 2025; Michael Duffy of Derry City poses for a portrait with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award for June 2025 at Dungiven in Derry. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Derry's Duffy named June player of the month

Derry City winger Michael Duffy has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland player of the month for June.

Michael Duffy's 20th-minute goal secured Derry City's first win in four years at the Showgrounds

Derry end four-year drought at the Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers are anchored to the bottom of the Premier Division table going into the international break after Derry City ended their four-year run without a win at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 16 Mar

Michael Duffy scored once and provided two assists for Derry

Derry bounce back to dump holders Pat's out of FAI Cup

Derry City empathically knocked out the Sports Direct FAI Cup holders St Patrick's Athletic, following a fantastic second half performance, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Jul 24

Michael Duffy aboard the 12-year-old gelding Claptonn Mouche

Duffy claims first five-star victory in Florida

Galway's Michael Duffy has claimed one of the biggest victories of his career, when taking the winners prize of €115,500 in Saturday's five-star Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix at Miami Beach in Florida.

Equestrian • 06 Apr 24

Ciarán Coll was stretchered off after a heavy fall

Derry's Coll discharged from hospital after heavy fall

Derry City's Ciarán Coll has been released from hospital after suffering a horror fall in their clash with Bohemians on Friday night.

Soccer • 10 Sep 22

Michael Duffy (L) and Patrick McEleney. Photo: Derry City.

Derry City unveil Duffy and McEleney

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins said the Candystripes have landed "two of the best players in the country" after Michael Duffy and Patrick McEleney were officially unveiled at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

The Derry native will return to his hometown club

Michael Duffy signs on dotted line to rejoin Derry City

Dundalk winger Michael Duffy has signed a pre-contract agreement with Derry City which will see him return to his hometown club next season.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Michael Duffy will now hope to be involved at international under his former boss

Two-year wait over as Duffy's Republic switch approved

FIFA have approved Michael Duffy's transfer of eligibility from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

Michael Duffy was one of Dundalk's key men as they reached the Europa League group stages in 2020

Michael Duffy signs new deal with Dundalk

Dundalk have announced that winger Michael Duffy has signed a new contract with the club.

Soccer • 03 Jan 21

2021 Dublin Horse Show moves to late August

The 147th Dublin Horse Show will take place from 18 to 22 August 2021 at the RDS, later than the traditional early August dates to avoid a clash with the rescheduled Tokyo Olympics.

Equestrian • 08 May 20

Michael Duffy scores against Rovers to win the league

Duffy savouring another Dundalk duel with Rovers

Dundalk's duels with Shamrock Rovers this season have been especially memorable for Michael Duffy.

Soccer • 03 Nov 19

Michael Duffy helped Dundalk win the league and reach the FAI Cup final

Duffy lands monthly honour as key man for Dundalk

The SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Player of the Month for September has been awarded to Dundalk winger Michael Duffy.

Soccer • 17 Oct 19

Dundalk failed to hit the net in the opening leg

Perth: Experience can swing tie in Dundalk's favour

Dundalk head coach Vinny Perth is relishing the difficult challenge of trying to overcome Riga in Wednesday's Champions League first qualifying round second-leg clash in the Latvian capital.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

Duffy in action during the Champions League qualifying round first leg against Riga FC

Dundalk hopeful Duffy can rejoin squad in Riga

Dundalk are hopeful that winger Michael Duffy will still play a part in tomorrow's Champions League clash in Latvia after departing the squad for the imminent birth of his child.

Soccer • 16 Jul 19

Shane Breen (left) and Michael Duffy (right) were the stars for Miami Celtics

Breen and Duffy shine in Global Champions League

A flawless performance from Tipperary's Shane Breen and Galway's Michael Duffy has helped Miami Celtics to a victory in their home leg of the Global Champions League at Miami Beach, Florida in the USA.

Equestrian • 20 Apr 19

Dundalk's Michael Duffy has won the Airtricity Player of the Month award for August.

Dundalk's Duffy eyes Ireland call-up after August gong

Dundalk's Michael Duffy said he is targeting a place in the next Republic of Ireland squad after collecting the Airtricity League Player of the Month award for August.

Soccer • 13 Sep 18

Michael Duffy has scored some spectacular goals this season

Michael Duffy keen for Republic of Ireland call-up

Dundalk winger Michael Duffy has said he has his heart set on the Republic of Ireland as Martin O'Neill prepares to call him up for the November friendly with Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Aug 18

O'Neill 'not averse' to taking punt on starlet Parrott

Martin O'Neill said he's "not averse" to giving Troy Parrott, one of Ireland's brightest prospects, a shot in the senior set-up if he continues his steady progress at Tottenham.

Soccer • 26 Aug 18

Kenny stunned by 'Van Basten-esque' Duffy volley

Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny hailed Michael Duffy's volley against Levadia Tallin as "Marco van Basten-esque" after his side booked their place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.

Soccer • 20 Jul 18

Michael Duffy with his award for the performances in April

In-form Duffy wins monthly award for first time

Dundalk winger Michael Duffy has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland Player of the Month for April.

Soccer • 16 May 18

Dundalk celebrate Dylan Connolly's goal.

Watch: Dundalk find scoring touch against Limerick

Patrick Hoban bagged a first-half brace in the snow as Dundalk romped to their first league win of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season against Limerick at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 28 Feb 18

Cork City goalkeeper Mark McNulty celebrates after the final

McNulty: Cork City don't get the credit we deserve

Cork City keeper Mark McNulty says Cork City don't always get the recognition they deserve, after finally winning the club's first ever double.

Soccer • 06 Nov 17

Michael Duffy failed to make the breakthrough to Celtic's first team

Dundalk sign Duffy from Celtic

Dundalk have completed a deal for Celtic winger Michael Duffy.

League of Ireland • 01 Feb 17

Michael Duffy joined Celtic from Derry on Monday

Duffy hoping to follow in McCourt's footsteps

New Celtic signing Michael Duffy is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Paddy McCourt and become a favourite amongst the supporters of the Scottish club.

Soccer • 05 Feb 15

Michael Duffy: 'This is the club I've always supported and this is huge for me'

Celtic confirm Michael Duffy signing from Derry

Celtic have confirmed that Michael Duffy had signed four-and-a-half year deal from Derry City.

Soccer • 03 Feb 15

Michael Duffy