This season will be an unusual one for Derry City, who will spend some time away from the Brandywell as it undergoes renovations. AdvertisementIt's an innovative arrangement, and one that manager Tiernan Lynch hails as indicative of the good relationship that exists between Derry City and the county board. Derry City have previously trained at the county board's GAA Centre of Excellence in Owenbeg, highlighting what Lynch calls a collaborative relationship between the two organisations. Having finished as runners-up last season, Lynch says the goal is of course to go one better in 2026. Derry City get their League of Ireland Premier Division campaign underway at home to Sligo Rovers on Friday, February 6th.