Sharkey: Clubs are key to St Patrick’s surge


By Niall Gartland ST PATRICK’S, Academy are counting down the days to their second MacRory Cup final appearance in three years, but the school’s GAA development officer is keen to ensure that their various feeder clubs share in their success. Ciaran Sharkey is tasked with overseeing all things GAA in the Dungannon-based school, and he’s […]


Aoibhinn hoping for continued momentum


By Michael McMullan TYRONE host Donegal on Sunday in Aghyaran with both teams aiming for a third successive win in Division Two. Last year’s All-Ireland Intermediate title brought delight at meeting their target but it has been parked. “Now it’s full steam ahead for this year,” said captain Aoibhinn McHugh. “We’re excited and trying to […]


Cassidy shifts focus to Sigerson semi


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 […]


Grit the key as McKinless looks into a new Derry chapter


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, […]


O’Rourke hopeful for injured duo ahead of Cavan clash


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 bounce back with victory over Tyrone


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 […]


Tyrone and the legacy of ’86


This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tyrone’s first All-Ireland senior final appearance. Noel McGinn was part of the team that put Kerry to the pin of their collar. Michael McMullan asked him about the legacy of ‘86. “The men of ’86, who ignited a flame that’s still burning.” – Peter Canavan, September 2003 PETER Canavan […]


Every game is big says Derry boss


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,” […]


Derry planning without Murray ahead of Tyrone visit


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 […]