By Alan Rodgers A RARE All-Ireland Final defeat at U20 level for Tyrone is unlikely to detract too much from the main task in hand for the players involved, as they bid to maintain the progress of their burgeoning inter-county careers in the years ahead. It was something of a shock to the Red Hands […]
Tyrone U20s all set for their third successive Ulster final
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April 27, 2026
By Niall Gartland IT wasn’t looking good for Tyrone at half-time of last Wednesday’s Ulster U20 Championship semi-final, but they produced a remarkable second-half comeback against Donegal to seal their place in the Ulster final. They came from six points down to record a 0-12 to 0-8 win and their resilience has been evident throughout […]
Ulster u-20 management teams take shape ahead of throw-in
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March 14, 2026
Antrim Manager: Colin Toal Backroom: Advertisement Same as 2025 for Toal – Michael Gerard Doherty, Thomas Logan, Stephen Bateson, Peter McKeever, Stephen McCann and Gavin Breslin make up his staff as the Saffrons try to make a mark. They’re away to Fermanagh first time out. One to Watch: JJ Higgins featured in Team of the […]
These moments are to be treasured says Tyrone U-20 coach McNulty
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June 2, 2025
By Barry O’Donnell AFTER a wonderful couple of days for Tyrone underage football, with two teams sealing both Ulster and All-Ireland Championship titles, it’s hard not to be giddy about the future prospects at senior level. Respected coach Diarmaid McNulty is one man who has been at the hub of several notable championship victories in […]
Tyrone are back without ever really going away
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May 29, 2025
By Michael McMullan ON Tuesday morning, I took a call from a walking buddy Jarlath Devlin, a Coalisland Fianna man living in Derry, informing me the Red Hands were back. It was a throwaway statement after the toppling of Donegal in fortress Ballybofey. He didn’t really think they were back. They had never really gone […]
Tyrone retain their Ulster title in an extra-time thriller
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April 30, 2025
Tyrone 1-19 (1-3-13) Donegal 2-14 (2-2-10) AET By Michael McMullan TYRONE retained their Ulster title with victory over Donegal on Wednesday night in Owenbeg. They needed extra time a late, late save from goalkeeper Conan McGarvey to deny Conor McCahill a winning goal at the death. Advertisement It took extra time and it was Tyrone […]
Derry hit with Sargent injury blow ahead of semi-final showdown
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April 21, 2025
By Michael McMullan DERRY must plan without James Sargent for Wednesday’s Ulster U-20 semi-final with reigning All-Ireland champions Tyrone (Owenbeg, 7.30). The Lavey man, a two-time All-Ireland minor winner, sustained a knee ligament injury in their win over Cavan in the final group game. Sargent was forced off during the first half with a scan […]
Facilitation key for Tyrone U-20 boss
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March 17, 2025
By Niall Gartland A THIRD Ulster and All-Ireland title in four years is the ultimate ambition for the Tyrone u-20s, but manager Paul Devlin always has one eye on the long-term prospects of talented young players coming through the ranks at the Red Hand County. Tyrone can call upon a sizeable number of last year’s […]
Potter praises character of Tyrone U20s
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May 16, 2024
By Niall Gartland TALENTED young Killyclogher star Gavin Potter has praised the character in the Tyrone u-20 squad as they gear up for Sunday’s date with destiny against the Kingdom. The dynamic half-forward is bidding to win his second All-Ireland U-20 title in three years, having been part of the team that produced a spell-binding […]
Devlin hails Tyrone character
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March 29, 2024
By Michael McMullan TYRONE u-20 manager Paul Devlin hailed the character of his team after another dramatic finish saw the Red Hands see off rivals Derry on Wednesday night. A late fisted point from Gavin Potter won the game for Tyrone after they shipped a goal from Johnny McGuckian seconds earlier. Substitutes Ruairi McCullagh and […]