SEVEN of Tyrone’s All-Ireland winning minor team have been named on the Electric Ireland team of the year, including player of the year Peter Colton. This year’s campaign once again delivered a season of captivating drama, exceptional talent and one packed with plenty of minor and major moments as Electric Ireland reflects on their 14th […]
Donnelly wary of Kingdom danger
By Alan Rodgers EACH night at the Tyrone GAA Centre in Garvaghey brings its own special rewards for the Red Hand minors as they create memories to last a lifetime on their run to an All-Ireland final clash that beckons them towards a glorious finale. It’s a story of a new group of talented teenagers […]
CIARAN Gourley: Giving something back
NIALL GARTLAND: First of all, what did you make of the win over Roscommon in the semi-finals? They really dug deep in the second half. CIARAN GOURLEY: From a coaching point of view, it probably wasn’t the perfect performance, far from it, but semi-finals are all about winning. You have to give credit to Roscommon […]
Carrickmore’s Donaghy setting sights on the All-Ireland final
By Alan Rodgers TOP performances in the heart of the Tyrone minors’ midfield have characterised the form of Padraig Donaghy as the county’s unbeaten run has taken them to the verge of an All-Ireland final place. Now the aim for them is to defeat Roscommon in this Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final clash at Kingspan Breffni in […]
Cavan boss stresses the need for their season’s best performance
By Michael McMullan CAVAN minors know they’ll need their best hour of the season against Kerry on Saturday but they are still in the All-Ireland mix after their Ulster final defeat to Tyrone. Ed O’Hanlon’s side recovered from a “shaky” start to lead at half-time before a moment of Joel Kerr magic shot the Red […]
Red Hands face Cork after lifting 26th Ulster minor title.
By Michael McMullan TYRONE’S reward for winning their 26th Ulster minor title is an All-Ireland quarter-final date with Munster runners-up Cork. Cavan led at half-time in Sunday’s Ulster final in Brewster Park before goals from star man Joel Kerr and Cathal Farley shot Tyrone to victory. For their part, Cavan will face Kerry who were […]
The summer of ’99: Mark Doran looks at Down’s All-Ireland minor win
It’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s All-Ireland Minor final win of 1999, and Mark Doran opens up on his memories of the year to Niall Gartland. SLEACHT Néill boss Mark Doran hadn’t clocked that it’s coming up to the 25th anniversary of Down’s 1999 All-Ireland minor win. The former Down defender has been […]
McErlain not surprised to see familiar face in decider
By Michael McMullan DERRY have one more step to make in pursuit of the county’s sixth All-Ireland minor title and it’s a familiar one. Sunday weeks’ all-Ulster showdown (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 1pm) is Derry’s fourth meeting of the season with Monaghan. Oakleafers’ manager Damian McErlain expected a “quality” Farney side to get the job done […]
Malone: Monaghan mindsets have to change
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN are 60 minutes away from their first All-Ireland Minor final since 1939 and standing in their way are 16-time winners Kerry. While the Farney County don’t have much success in terms of All-Ireland glory, manager Dermot Malone believes his side are where they deserve to be. “I don’t want people thinking it’s […]
Monaghan minors have parked Ulster final defeat says Malone
By Shaun Casey THE Monaghan minors are back in action this weekend for the first time since their devastating Ulster final defeat to Derry two weeks ago. The Farney men, led by two-time Ulster winner Dermot Malone, lost out in heart-breaking circumstances. Monaghan fought tooth and nail with the competition favourites and in the end, a […]