By Niall Gartland RONAN Cassidy has enjoyed a sustained run of games for Tyrone so far this season but it’s by no means the only show in town for the young Donaghmore footballer. Tonight (Thursday) he will line out for Queen’s University, Belfast in their first Sigerson Cup semi-final since 2007, with the University of […]
By Michael McMullan WHEN Derry downloaded the data from their GPS units after Saturday’s win over Tyrone, they won’t have found the key ingredient of victory. For vice-captain Gareth McKinless, thee most pleasing aspect of their 1-15 to 1-12 victory was the most basic of building blocks. “Probably something the GPS can’t measure — grit, […]
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 […]
Derry 1-15 Tyrone 1-12 By Michael McMullan Derry bounced back from last week’s defeat to Meath with a vital home win over neighbours Tyrone on Saturday night in Celtic Park. It’s a first league win since their penalty shootout win over Dublin in the 2024 final at Croke Park. Advertisement It was a victory built […]
“The men of ’86, who ignited a flame that’s still burning.” – Peter Canavan, September 2003 PETER Canavan never forgot the men of ’86 in the county’s greatest hour. After hoisting the Sam Maguire Cup aloft in 2003, the Tyrone skipper delivered his iconic speech. Advertisement They’ve won another three All-Ireland titles since but […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Ciarán Meenagh insists every league outing in Division Two is a big game as they welcome his native Tyrone to Celtic Park on Saturday evening. The Oakleafers head towards the weekend bidding for a first league win since their 2024 final drama against Dublin on penalties. “They’re all big games,” […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY are planning without Lachlan Murray for Saturday night’s league clash with Ulster rivals Tyrone at Celtic Park. The Oakleafers will also be without the injured midfielder Dan Higgins and will have to assess the fitness of goalkeeper Ryan Scullion. Murray and Scullion were named to start Saturday’s opener against Meath with […]
By Niall Gartland THE Tyrone ladies are hoping to continue on their upwards trajectory after an immensely rewarding 2025 season culminated in an All-Ireland Intermediate final triumph against Laois at Croke Park on the third of August. Errigal Ciaran clubman Darren McCann is back for a second season in charge, and their campaign begins in earnest with […]
By Alan Rodgers EACH of the trio of home matches that the Tyrone hurlers will play during their 2026 National League Division Three campaign are to take place the county’s GAA Centre at Garvaghey in what represents a new development for the team. The Red Hands are due to take on Donegal at the venue […]
By Niall Gartland THE swathe of new rules were introduced with attacking football very much in mind, and Tyrone forward Ethan Jordan says it’s no coincidence that he’s fallen back in love with the game as the Red Hands prepare for a Division Two opener at home to Kildare. Jordan was drafted into Malachy O’Rourke’s […]
