The recently crowned Gaelfast year Eight Cross and Passion hurlers.

Conor Glass is expected to return from suspension this weekend.

Mickey Harte.

Derry are on their travels this weekend.

Antrim fell to defeat against Wexford in their National League opener. Photo: Brendan McTaggart.

Derry captain Conor Glass. Photo: Derry GAA.

Derry open their National League campaign this weekend after a positive Dr McKenna Cup.

The Dr McKenna Cup proved beneficial for Derry boss Ciaran Meenagh and his players.

Conor McCluskey suffered a serious looking leg injury in a collision with the Antrim goalkeeper and is a doubt for Wednesday night.

Derry and Ulster champions Glenullin came up short in their bid to win the All Ireland club title.