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 […]
Gourley: Tyrone minors determined to make own history
May 22, 2026
By Alan Rodgers A TYRONE minor team that has impressed with a series of stylish performances throughout 2026 so far is now on the verge of reaching yet another Ulster Final when they play Cavan in the provincial semi-final on Saturday at 12 noon in O’Neills Healy Park. Victories over Armagh and Monaghan already in […]
Gourley: Tyrone should embrace underage tradition
April 16, 2026
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 […]
Another memorable day for Loughmacrory
July 10, 2025
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
July 9, 2025
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 […]
Fintona’s Colton hoping to do club proud on All-Ireland stage
July 4, 2025
By Alan Rodgers STAR performances throughout this year for the Tyrone have highlighted how the sterling work being done by the Fintona club is beginning to reap dividends for the Pearses at inter-county level. Caolan Donnelly contributed richly to the All-Ireland glory enjoyed by the Red Hand u-20s and now, just a few weeks later, […]
Keegan: Tyrone and Kerry minors deserved Croke Park billing
July 3, 2025
By Michael McMullan FORMER Mayo star Lee Keegan has expressed his disappointment that the Tyrone and Kerry minor teams have not being given the chance to play in front of next weekend’s All-Ireland senior semi-final between the two counties. Speaking on the Gaelic Lives All-Ireland semi-final podcast, Keegan feels there should be “wriggle room” with the […]
Bridging the generations – the Meenan family
June 19, 2025
By Niall Gartland ON Sunday afternoon at the historic Breffni Park in Cavan, the Tyrone minor footballers will go in search of a place in the All-Ireland final. Roscommon stand in their way. There’s no guarantees but it’s a big, big opportunity. Among their ranks are two talented young brothers from Killyclogher – Thomas and Charlie […]
Tyrone minors turn attentions to the national stage
June 5, 2025
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 […]
Murphy enjoying coaching role with Tyrone minor set-up
May 24, 2025
By Niall Gartland LONG-STANDING Galbally footballer Sean Murphy has absorbed the lessons of many years on the football field and is now bringing that expertise to the Tyrone Minor set-up in a coaching capacity. Formally, Murphy is the team’s Strength and Conditioning coach, but he’s also lending a hand on the sidelines and he’ll be […]