In 2020, Doherty was captain of the St Patrick's College, Maghera team that reached the final of the MacRory Cup.
[3] On 29 September, after unsuccessful efforts to play the match, the final was cancelled and the trophy was shared between the two finalists.
[7] Glen reached the semi-final of the Ulster Senior Football Championship, suffering an extra-time loss to eventual All-Ireland champions Kilcoo.
[8] On 23 October 2022, Doherty scored two points as Glen beat Slaughtneil in the county final for the second consecutive year.
[21] Doherty made his debut for the Derry senior team on 17 October 2020, starting as a wing forward in a National League win over Longford.
[24] On 1 May 2022, Doherty scored a point as Derry inflicted an eleven-point defeat on reigning All-Ireland champions Tyrone.
Doherty started at wing forward as Derry claimed an extra-time victory to win their first provincial title since 1998.
[37] Doherty started the final at wing forward, and scored a point as the match ended in a draw after extra-time.
[38] Derry Glen St Patrick's College Maghera Individual Above is the starting lineup vs Kerry on 30 June 2024