Tyrone minor boss Donnelly relieved to pass Galway test
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By Niall Gartland RELIEF was the overriding emotion for Tyrone Minor manager Gerard Donnelly after Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final victory over Galway at Ashbourne. They were four points in arrears at half-time but came good after the break to record a fully warranted 3-17 to 0-19 victory which sets up an All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kildare […]


Donnelly hails a brilliant comeback ahead of another final
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By Barry O’Donnell RELIEVED Tyrone minor manager Gerard Donnelly said that the heroic late revival by his young braves in reaching Friday’s Ulster final showdown with Derry underlined all they ask from their squad. The hosts played second fiddle to Cavan for long spells on Saturday on home soil and appeared to be sliding to […]


Gourley: Tyrone should embrace underage tradition
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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 […]


Donnelly happy for Red Hands to get extra game
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By Michael McMullan TYRONE will take on Monaghan in Saturday’s Ulster Minor League final but manager Gerard Donnelly is already turning an eye to the championship. The Red Hands were Ulster and All-Ireland champions under Donnelly’s watch last year but it is a totally new cohort this year. Tyrone booked their spot in this weekend’s […]


Another memorable day for Loughmacrory
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By Barry O’Donnell IT has been one of the abiding images post-match during this memorable double championship run of 2025 for both the Tyrone u-20s and the minors – the Loughmacrory group picture out on the pitch. Over the last few weeks and months, as the Red Hands underage teams progressed through their Ulster and […]


Captain Padraig’s dream becomes a reality
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By Alan Rodgers WHEN Padraig Donaghy held aloft the Thomas Markham Cup for the All-Ireland Minor title on Sunday afternoon he was holding too the dreams of the teammates standing around him hoping for more silverware in the years ahead. This was the start of the journey for a Tyrone team which blazed a trail […]


Tyrone minors turn attentions to the national stage
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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 […]