McIver claims Doherty dismissal ‘very harsh’

It wasn’t surprising that Paul McIver was ebullient at the final whistle. Seeing his players overcome a top side when reduced to 14 men is inclined to put any backroom team in good humour.

“Yeah, the boys are delighted. Especially with the character of the performance. Especially the second half, down to 14 men, playing against the second best team in Ireland, the boys showed real character.”

The Derry selector wasn’t happy with the first half dismissal of Fergal Doherty, mind.