By Alan Rodgers A DETERMINED display when many had been forecasting a comprehensive defeat for Tyrone in yesterday’s Ulster Championship opener at the Athletic Grounds has brought hope for the Red Hands despite the disappointment of a narrow loss. Few gave Malachy O’Rourke and the players much chance following a shaky start to the season. […]
TEAM NEWS: Armagh and Tyrone select squads ahead of Ulster opener
April 10, 2026
By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney and Malachy O’Rourke have named their teams ahead of Sunday’s Ulster Senior Championship opener in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Armagh have listed the same starting 15 from their last league game against Kerry but there are changes on the bench. Rory Grogan, Andrew Murnin and Barry McCambridge are listed. Conor […]
Kennedy: Big displays are needed to close out campaign
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March 5, 2026
By Barry O’Donnell TYRONE captain Brian Kennedy hopes that the anticipated league victory over winless Offaly last weekend will provide the platform for a rousing finale to their Division Two campaign. With the teams deadlocked after half an hour at O’Neill Park, the Derrylaughan midfielder landed a monster two-pointer to give the hosts the edge […]
We’re not doing O’Rourke justice: Tyrone’s McElholm
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February 27, 2026
By Barry O’Donnell ACE attacker Eoin McElholm insists that Tyrone are not doing ‘justice’ to their under-pressure manager Malachy O’Rourke with their league performances to date. Speaking at the launch of the Dalata Hotel Group All-Ireland Under-20 Championship this week, the Loughmacrory star, who was the 2025 Footballer of the Year as the Red Hands […]
O’Rourke hopeful for injured duo ahead of Cavan clash
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February 2, 2026
By Michael McMullan JOE Oguz and Darren McCurry should come into the reckoning for selection ahead of Tyrone’s Round Three clash with Cavan. Oguz was ruled out by the medical team after picking up a knock in training during the week, ahead of Saturday’s defeat to Derry in Celtic Park. Darren McCurry should be back […]
Plenty for O’Rourke to ponder
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January 16, 2026
By Niall Gartland Across their two McKenna Cup group stage matches, Tyrone boss Malachy O’Rourke handed game-time to a grand total of 30 players – a figure inclusive of 11 lads who had never before played a single minute at senior intercounty level. On top of that, there are various players who are yet to take to […]
Donnelly looks forward to meeting the Mourne
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January 8, 2026
By Alan Rodgers TYRONE boss Malachy O’Rourke may have drafted in a host of newcomers all anxious to prove their worth, but the presence of one particular stalwart is also immensely encouraging ahead challenges beckoning in the coming months Last Friday night’s McKenna Cup opener at the Athletic Grounds saw Mattie Donnelly back in action, and the grand […]
TEAM NEWS: Tyrone team named for Friday’s season opener against Armagh
January 1, 2026
MALACHY O’Rourke has named his Tyrone side for Friday’s season opener against Armagh in the Dr McKenna Cup. Only Mattie Donnelly and Cormac Quinn remain from the team that started last season’s All-Ireland semi-final exit at the hands of Kerry, with Michael McKernan also coming off the bench against the Kingdom. The Red Hands are […]
O’Rourke impressed by young Tyrone guns
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January 1, 2026
By Barry O’Donnell THE New Year chimes will have barely faded by the time Tyrone take to the field on Friday night for their first competitive outing of 2026, a short trip to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds to tackle Armagh in the relaunched Dr McKenna Cup. The Red Hands will hope that this January 2 fixture will […]
O’Rourke endorses return of McKenna Cup
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December 11, 2025
By Niall Gartland MALACHY O’Rourke has given the seal of approval to the return of the McKenna Cup competition, believing that it will allow him to road-test an eager batch of fresh recruits in a competitive environment. O’Rourke was thrown into the deep end in his first year in charge with all the various pre-season […]