By Shaun Casey A FINAL at any time of the year should be embraced and Cavan are happy to have another competitive outing before the start of the championship, says minor boss Ed O’Hanlon. They take on Derry in the Ulster Minor League Shield decider on Saturday afternoon with both counties having finished in second […]
Tyrone minors turn attentions to the national stage
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June 5, 2025
By Alan Rodgers MORE Ulster success has once again put the Tyrone Minors in pole position to challenge for even more glory at All-Ireland level when they meet Cork in what looks set to be an intriguing tussle in this Saturday’s quarter-final showdown in Portlaoise. But you won’t find either the management or players under-estimating […]
Cavan boss stresses the need for their season’s best performance
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June 3, 2025
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 […]
Murphy enjoying coaching role with Tyrone minor set-up
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May 24, 2025
By Niall Gartland LONG-STANDING Galbally footballer Sean Murphy has absorbed the lessons of many years on the football field and is now bringing that expertise to the Tyrone Minor set-up in a coaching capacity. Formally, Murphy is the team’s Strength and Conditioning coach, but he’s also lending a hand on the sidelines and he’ll be […]
Cavan minors hoping to end 14 year wait in provincial final showdown
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May 24, 2025
By Shaun Casey IT’S 14 years since Cavan last claimed the Ulster Minor Championship title and Ed O’Hanlon’s side have a chance to end that record when they take on Tyrone at Brewster Park, Enniskillen, this Sunday afternoon. Cavan overcame Donegal last weekend by five points to reach the decider for the first time since […]
O’Hanlon expecting a tight clash with Down
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May 8, 2025
By Michael McMullan CAVAN manager Ed O’Hanlon is expecting a tough encounter when Down come to Kingspan Breffni for Saturday afternoon’s Ulster minor quarter-final. Victory over Derry shot Cavan into the winners’ half of the draw where they failed to take their chances against Tyrone last weekend. Now, they’ve no more chances. It’s all or […]