By Niall Gartland FORWARDS are expected to do much more than just score these days, and Cathal McShane was content to forage deep in the face of a 14-man Donegal defence last Sunday. Tyrone produced a composed, patient display against their neighbours to claim a fully deserved o-16 to 0-8 victory, and their tactical versatility […]
By Niall Gartland LAST weekend’s McKenna Cup final defeat to Derry has dampened expectations ahead of the start of Tyrone’s league campaign, but one thing’s for sure – the Red Hands won’t travel to Dr Hyde Park this Sunday with any sort of inferiority complex. Tyrone’s record against Roscommon down the years frankly couldn’t be […]
Name: Sally McCann. Age: 32. Teams played for: Brocagh Camogie Club, Tyrone camogie, Ulster camogie, Cormac McAnallens (Sydney) Camogie and football. What team have you enjoyed the most success against? I would say we are pretty evenly matched with Éíre Óg, so we have enjoyed success in the club recently with winning the league. Advertisement […]
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S Paul Cassidy was named Man of the Match in Saturday’s McKenna Cup win over Tyrone but his mind was already looking into the future. It was Cassidy’s left peg that kicked Derry back in front after Tyrone’s 1-3 salvo tied the game early in the second half on Saturday evening. Derry […]
Dr McKenna Cup final Derry 3-11 Tyrone 1-5 By Michael McMullan THREE second half goals shot Derry to a 12th McKenna Cup after a rampant performance on Saturday night. Advertisement The Oaks had the wind at their back and led 0-7 to 0-1 before Tyrone pulled themselves back into the game thanks to a Darren McCurry […]
2023 McKenna Cup R3 Derry 0-10 Tyrone 0-10 The latest chapter in this storied rivalry, if any game summed up Derry’s intentions to replace Tyrone as the noisy neighbours, it was this one. In years gone by, the Oak Leaf County would have fallen away as Tyrone gained the upper hand, but not Rory […]
By Michael McMullan SATURDAY evening’s McKenna Cup final against neighbours Tyrone will be a “good test” for Derry, but manager Rory Gallagher has his eyes locked on the start of the league seven days later. It will be the second meeting of Ulster’s great rivals in 10 days and Rory Gallagher has already hinted at […]
By Barry O’Donnell A PROLONGED spell of introspection over the off-season among the Tyrone players was necessary to try and avoid a repeat of 2022, Matthew Donnelly believes. With Tyrone set to meet Derry yet again in the final of the Dr McKenna Cup this Saturday evening in the Athletic Grounds, the match will provide […]
By Niall Gartland JOINING an experienced senior intercounty panel sounds like a daunting enough experience, but young Tyrone forward Conor Cush seems like a natural fit for the jersey. Cush, who made his debut in Tyrone’s McKenna Cup opener against Fermanagh, comes from good stock – he’s the son of Adrian, a celebrated forward in […]
Name: Sally McCann Age: 32 Teams played for: Brocagh Camogie Club, Tyrone Camogie, Ulster camogie, Cormac McAnallens (Sydney) Camogie and football. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Advertisement Grainne McDonald. She plays on a few different teams and football as well. Flying fit and just a real asset to the team. With her beside […]
