Frank McGuigan was one of Gaelic Football’s greatest artists. He was laid to rest on Thursday. Former Tyrone teammates Damian O’Hagan and Kevin McCabe look at his legacy. Michael McMullan writes… WHEN Damian O’Hagan’s phone began to ping since Sunday, it added another layer to Frank McGuigan’s standing in the game. Messages from Dublin trio […]
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tyrone’s first All-Ireland senior final appearance. Noel McGinn was part of the team that put Kerry to the pin of their collar. Michael McMullan asked him about the legacy of ‘86. “The men of ’86, who ignited a flame that’s still burning.” – Peter Canavan, September 2003 PETER Canavan […]
Alan Rodgers looks back on that iconic day at Clones in 1984 PROGRESS in the 1980s was measured by provincial success for a Tyrone team which was most definitely at a crossroads as they entered the footballing fray for the Centenary Year of 1984. It had been a frustrating build-up to that historic season. An Ulster Final […]
Jim Reilly and Ciaran McGarvey recall their contrasting memories of the last time Cavan beat Tyrone in championship football By Niall Gartland RECORDS are there to be broken and all that but Cavan fans may feel squeamish enough about the prospect of facing Tyrone given their miserly record against the Red Hands over the course […]
Ardboe took home the O’Neill Cup 25 years ago. Benny Hurl and Brian McGuigan were key cogs in their winning team. Michael McMullan went to meet them. THE glint in Brian McGuigan and Benny Hurl’s eyes tells it all. It’s a random Thursday evening in Ardboe and their hands are clasped on the O’Neill Cup […]
