By Alan Rodgers ONE of the best championship performances from a Tyrone team this decade has transformed them from hopeful contenders to a team with bright prospects of making a very strong mark as the race for this year’s Sam Maguire heats up. There was a quiet sense of satisfaction among the Red Hand players amidst the […]
Three changes for Tyrone ahead of trip to Ballybofey
By Michael McMullan MALACHY O’Rourke has named the Tyrone team for this weekend’s showdown with Ulster champions Donegal. Peter Harte, Mattie Donnelly and Aidan Clarke are named to start from the team that lost the Ulster semi-final at the hands of Armagh. Joe Oguz isn’t named in the 26 but there is a return for […]
O’Rourke: We’re up for the challenge
By Niall Gartland TYRONE have found themselves dragged into a battle for Division One survival, and Malachy O’Rourke says there’s “no point in crying” about the situation. The Red Hands really could have done with a win against Kerry last Sunday, but it didn’t happen and it will take a huge effort to climb towards […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
THE county season began, the club season is closing down and the school scene is in full flow. Here is our selection from last weekend’s action involving Ulster teams. 1 THOMASINA CASSIDY Derry A tough day at the office for Derry, but Cassidy made a number of fine stops even during the heavy defeat. Advertisement […]
Croke Park a big deal for ‘ordinary joiner’ Quinn
A DREAM appearance at Croke Park is now the reality beckoning several members of the Errigal Ciaran team whose club careers are reaching a glorious pinnacle with this weekend’s All-Ireland Club final clash with Cuala. It’s easy to think of the Canavan brothers, Aidan McCrory, Peter Harte and others who have graced the top venue […]
Feature: Is age only a number?
Mattie Donnelly has committed to Tyrone for another season. Paul Conroy is the current Player of the Year. Both are closer to the end than the beginning of their careers. Michael McMullan spoke with Tyrone physiotherapist Marty Loughran to dig into players’ longevity. IT’S deep December 2023 in Garvaghey. Two cars remain in the car […]
Harte hoping to cap off dream season
By Niall Gartland HE won an All-Ireland SFC title with Tyrone back in 2021, but Peter Harte admits that any lofty ideas of plotting a similar path at club level sat very much at the back of his mind. The Errigal Ciaran stalwart pocketed his first Tyrone Senior Championship medal in the relatively early days of […]
Another happy moment for Harte and Errigal Ciaran
By Alan Rodgers NOTHING beats that feeling of euphoria following a big Championship victory. That was certainly the case around Ballygawley on Sunday, night into Monday as the players, management and supporters celebrated their marvellous Ulster Club success. It was one 22 years in the making and the club enjoyed marking just a third provincial-title triumph. Trips […]
Petey pleased to bring joy to club and parish
By Alan Rodgers PETER Harte was a young boy watching from the stands when Errigal Ciaran last reigned supreme in Ulster. Now, after more than a decade representing the club with distinction, he is preparing to play what all hope will be a pivotal role as they prepare for their first provincial decider in 22 […]
Harte: Tough tests stood to Errigal
By Niall Gartland ERRIGAL Ciaran are back at the summit of Tyrone Club Football for the second time in three years following last Friday night’s victory over a gallant Trillick side. It was a superb performance from Enda McGinley and Stevie Quinn’s team – and a significant slice of redemption having lost out to Trillick […]