By Barry O’Donnell THE New Year chimes will have barely faded by the time Tyrone take to the field on Friday night for their first competitive outing of 2026, a short trip to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds to tackle Armagh in the relaunched Dr McKenna Cup. The Red Hands will hope that this January 2 fixture will […]
Winter slog no big issue for McHugh
January 1, 2026
By Ryan Ferry AFTER three years out of the inter-county scene, Eoin McHugh thoroughly enjoyed the 2025 campaign with Donegal and the promise of big summer days are helping him through the challenging pre-season work. McHugh was coaxed back into the group by Jim McGuinness last year and while he didn’t get the minutes he […]
Heron eyes on Croker date with Meath
December 23, 2025
By Michael McMullan THE last time Benny Heron walked off the Croke Park sod was two years ago, his final and 108th senior appearance for Derry. The Oakleafers were agonisingly close to overcoming Kerry and booking an All-Ireland final berth. Now part of Ciarán Meenagh’s management team, Croke Park will come into view next month […]


