By Alan Rodgers ALL the permutations surrounding relegation or deciding the National League final pairing will only be secondary to the fact that this latest clash of Tyrone against Armagh carries massive significance for both counties. Two wins on the trot mean that the Red Hands enter this round seven game in buoyant mood. Victory […]
By Niall Gartland GALBALLY midfielder Enda McGarrity knows it won’t be easy to get the better of Edendork, but if they do fall short, it won’t be for a lack of moral fortitude, as they say. The Pearses have shown immense resilience throughout their championship campaign – they didn’t muster a single score in the […]
By Niall Gartland DARREN McCurry is in the form of his life. Last year he was named man of the match in the All-Ireland final, won an All-Star and he was even labelled as the best forward in the country by Joe Brolly back in the springtime. The 29-year-old wasn’t afforded the same opportunity to […]
TYRONE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS OWEN ROES V KILLEESHIL Friday, O’Neill’s Healy Park, 8.15pm OWEN Roes are a strong, combative team and will be full of confidence after their win over Gortin in the first round. Killeeshil know they’ve room for improvement after their narrow win against Cookstown on their first day out. Advertisement Verdict: Owen […]
TYRONE INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE TATTYREAGH V ESKRA Thursday, Fintona, 7.30PM TATTYREAGH are the happier side going into this match as they staved off relegation while Eskra finished rock bottom in Division Two. The Tatts, who are managed by Eskra man Chris Kelly, are in a rich vein of form and are favourites to advance. […]
WE asked former Tyrone player Brian McGuckin what made up his perfect player… INTELLIGENCE Brian McGuigan (Tyrone) / Malachy McGlinchey (Edendork) I would find it hard to pick one of them. MOTIVATOR Ronan McGuckin (Ballinderry) My cousin Ronan could definitely get you up for a game. STRENGTH Niall McCusker (Ballinderry) / John Mallon (Edendork) Neither […]
THIS week we look back at some of the memorable games from former Tyrone forward Brian McGuckin. Teams played for: Edendork St Malachy, Ballinderry Shamrocks, Tyrone and UUJ. Current involvement: Advertisement Co manager/coach, alongside Damian Barton, with Magherafelt O’Donovan Rossa. Which club game, that you played in, will you never forget and why? The 2010 […]
It’s quarter finals weekend in the Tyrone senior championship
