By Alan Rodgers A TYRONE minor team that has impressed with a series of stylish performances throughout 2026 so far is now on the verge of reaching yet another Ulster Final when they play Cavan in the provincial semi-final on Saturday at 12 noon in O’Neills Healy Park. Victories over Armagh and Monaghan already in […]
Gourley: Tyrone should embrace underage tradition
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April 16, 2026
By Niall Gartland TYRONE minor coach Ciaran Gourley appreciates that each year brings with it a unique set of circumstances, but at the same time he wants his players to embrace the county’s strong record at underage level. Gourley has been part of this journey since Gerard Donnelly was appointed as minor boss in early […]
CIARAN Gourley: Giving something back
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July 4, 2025
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 […]
Gourley has kept the faith at St Patrick’s
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February 10, 2024
By Niall Gartland CIARAN Gourley’s commitment to the St Patrick’s Academy is unquestionable but it’s evident in the tone and content of his words that he hasn’t made it a personal crusade to bring the MacRory Cup back to the college. The former Tyrone defender, always measured in word and deed, helped manage St Pat’s […]
Academy peaking at the right time
January 27, 2023
By Kieran Lynch ST PATRICK’S Academy, Dungannon have taken the long route to the MacRory Cup semi-final, but having been a campaign of highs and lows, they might just be peaking at the right time. Their manager Ciaran Gourley discussed their form, and he feels that they started well, before a dip in form which […]
St Patrick’s ‘Class of 1997’ graduated with top honours
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September 1, 2022
The Academy claimed historic Ulster and All-Ireland Colleges titles 25 years ago. Three of the players on that Dungannon team speak to Niall Gartland about a campaign they have never forgotten. 25 YEARS ago, St Patrick’s Academy Dungannon won a truly historic MacRory Cup and Hogan Cup double, something never before accomplished by a Tyrone […]