By Niall Gartland AT the GAA’s Annual Congress held in Donegal Town a fortnight ago, a motion was brought forth from the Augher club redefining an important element of the GAA constitution. The brainchild of Augher vice-chairman Niall Mulrine, he took the mic and argued in favour of a change to the rules surrounding membership, so […]
O’Rourke: We’re up for the challenge
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March 1, 2025
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 […]
Tyrone heartened by first day out
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February 27, 2025
By Niall Gartland TYRONE camogs will travel to take on Wicklow this Saturday steeled with confidence by the manner of their opening day performance against Roscommon, losing by only a single point despite being down a number of key players. Manager Paul O’Grady admits a slight sense of trepidation heading into their Division 3A campaign, […]
O’Hare seeking another Red Hand triumph over the Kingdom
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February 22, 2025
By Barry O’Donnell LINING up in direct opposition to the fabled green and gold colours of Kerry this Sunday should bring back happy memories for Shea O’Hare. Last May the Kingdom were the opposition when the Tyrone u-20s sealed a magnificent All-Ireland title in Portlaoise, with the dynamic Ardboe wing-back one of the undoubted stars […]
Tyrone Masters set for Scotland GAA fundraiser
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February 16, 2025
By Niall Gartland THE four-in-a-row All-Ireland-winning Tyrone Masters team will face their Donegal counterparts on Saturday, 29 March in Glasgow in aid of an ambitious Scotland GAA fundraising drive. Scotland GAA, whose chairman is Gortin native Peter Mossey, are seeking to develop their facilities at the Pearse Park Centre for Culture and Sport in Glasgow. In […]
Tyrone win on the road after second half comeback
February 10, 2025
Lidl National Football League Tyrone 1-15 Mayo 2-11 By Stuart Tynan TYRONE overturned a seven point half-time deficit to pick up their first win in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League after a dramatic finale in Swinford Amenity Park on Sunday/ After a trio of early wides, Mayo began to make use of […]
Tyrone face another derby with trip to Donegal
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February 1, 2025
By Alan Rodgers A NARROW defeat on the first weekend of action mean that Tyrone will be hoping to make amends when they make the trip to face Donegal in a game that is already being seen as crucial for both counties in this Division Two campaign. Action in the higher ranks was always going […]
Donegal face into crunch Ulster derby
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February 1, 2025
By Michael McMullan AFTER missing out on getting at least a draw in their league opener in Meath, Donegal face a vital Ulster derby with Tyrone this weekend. Manager Mickey McCann is eight seasons into his tenure and outlines the importance of a victory for either side to stay in Division Two. Joe McDonagh Cup […]
Clarke welcomes the battle for a place
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January 31, 2025
By Niall Gartland TYRONE defender Aidan Clarke was among those to impress in their opening night win over Derry, and he very much welcomes the heightened sense of competition with the return of some familiar faces to the panel in recent months. Two All-Ireland SFC winners of 2021 who later left the panel – Rory Brennan […]
Armagh make three changes ahead Tyrone visit
January 30, 2025
By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney has made three changes to the Armagh team for Saturday’s NFL clash with Ulster rivals Tyrone (6pm, BOX IT Athletic Grounds). Paddy Burns, Jarly Óg Burns and Cian McConville are all listed to start with the latter two having came on in the defeat to Galway. Niall Grimley will miss […]