Conleith Gilligan was part of the last Derry team to reach an Ulster final back in 2011 and he knows his native county have their work out out if they are to make it to the provincial decider later this month.
Rory Gallagher’s men caused the biggest shock of the Championship season so far when they claimed a fully-merited 11-point win over All-Ireland champions Tyrone in Healy Park at the start of May.
Now, their path to Anglo Celt glory is known. Two more seasoned Division One outfits stand in their way as they bid for a first provincial title since 1998.
