Cahal Carvill: Cavanagh, social media mob and pitchforks at the ready


THE Douglas Murray book, “The Madness of the Crowds” should be required reading for all A-level students. The book examines gender, race and identity, and today’s society’s crusading desire to right perceived wrongs and to weaponise identity, both accelerated and cultivated by social and news media. In this part of the world, the weaponisation of […]


Sean Cavanagh keeping busy in retirement


In truth, no one expected Sean Cavanagh to slip into a pair of slippers and sit by the fire after retiring from inter-county football last summer.  The Tyrone legend speaks to Niall Gartland in this week’s Gaelic Life about how he is keeping busy in retirement and keeping busy is exactly what Sean is doing. […]


Social Media Reaction – Tributes to Sean Cavanagh


Tyrone lost to Dublin by 2-17 to 0-11 in yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final. It was a disappointing game, but it also marked the final championship performance from Sean Cavanagh, who had long said that this season would be his last. A multitude of players and fans praised the Moy man for his contribution to Tyrone football. […]


Cavanagh reflects on famous Tyrone-Armagh rivalry


IF Sean Cavanagh is ever afforded an episode of Laochra Gael, it’s a dead cert that Armagh will feature heavily. As a precocious 20-year-old back in 2003, Sean Cavanagh was part of the first ever Tyrone team to win the All-Ireland title. As if anyone needed reminding, they overcame Armagh in the final. While on […]