Tyrone name team for Dublin clash


TYRONE youngster David Mulgrew has been handed a starting spot in the Red Hand side for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin.


Cavanagh keeps it cool ahead of date with Dublin


TYRONE star Colm Cavanagh is sticking to old habits ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final showdown against Dublin. The Moy midfielder, whose intelligent performances as a sweeper that have delivered him plaudits on a national level, is consistency personified both on and off the pitch. It’s his eleventh season on the intercounty scene and he is […]


Ryan recalls epic Tyrone-Dublin battles


FORMER Dublin midfielder Shane Ryan has spoken of his admiration for Tyrone ahead of their eagerly-awaited All-Ireland semi-final clash on Sunday. As well as claiming that there is a “nervousness” in his county ahead of Sunday’s big game, the Namh Mearnog clubman says the successful Tyrone side of the noughties were much more than a […]


Cavanagh reflects on famous Tyrone-Armagh rivalry


IF Sean Cavanagh is ever afforded an episode of Laochra Gael, it’s a dead cert that Armagh will feature heavily. As a precocious 20-year-old back in 2003, Sean Cavanagh was part of the first ever Tyrone team to win the All-Ireland title. As if anyone needed reminding, they overcame Armagh in the final. While on […]


Grimley backing another Armagh upset


FORMER Armagh manager Paul Grimley has backed the Orchard county to continue their run of upsetting the odds. Kieran McGeeney’s side have overcome the underdogs’ tag in their Qualifier wins over Tipperary and Kildare – but Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Tyrone will be their biggest challenge yet. Grimley, who guided the county to the last […]


McCann delighted for Tyrone’s two-goal hero


CONALL McCann had particular reason to celebrate Tyrone’s Ulster Championship final win over Down. The Killyclogher midfielder played a bit-part role with Tyrone last season but started all three of their Ulster Championship matches this year. He speaks of his desire to continue his run with the county in this week’s Gaelic Life. He was […]


Surprise factor gone from Down – Harte


DOWN will no longer have the surprise factor to carry into Sunday’s Ulster final but remain a dangerous threat to Tyrone according to Mickey Harte. The Mourne County have wound back the clock in recent weeks to their illustrious past, making light of their underdogs tag to shock both Armagh and Monaghan in the Championship. […]