McGeary: Tyrone are buzzing after Lilywhites lift


HUGH Pat McGeary says that Tyrone are approaching the Bank of Ireland McKenna Cup final with renewed vigour after their dramatic late win over Kildare on Sunday. The Red Hands snatched their first league victory when Mattie Donnelly kicked a point from the heavens deep into stoppage time at Newbridge. It was a result that […]


Donegal are up for the McKenna Cup battle – McFadden


  HUGH McFadden says they are determined to ‘put in a performance for the people of Donegal’ in Saturday evening’s Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup final against Tyrone. The Tyrone jersey should be like a red rag to a bull after last year’s Ulster Championship semi-final humbling, regardless of whether or not Declan Bonner […]


McAliskey: Defeat to Kildare isn’t an option


CONNOR McAliskey recognises that Tyrone simply must produce the goods against Kildare this Sunday if they’re to avoid being sucked into a fight for survival. The mood is one of pensiveness after back-to-back league defeats to Galway and Dublin, even if they produced a markedly improved performance against the All-Ireland Champions at a dank Healy […]


Redmond – Tyrone need to throw off the shackles


CHARLIE Redmond has admonished Tyrone for their safety-first approach ahead of the visit of All-Ireland Champions Dublin to Healy Park on Saturday evening. The Red Hands endured a disappointing start to the league wth a low-scoring 1-9 to 0-8 defeat to Galway at the weekend – a result which has unnerved some supporters expecting a […]


Hampsey – Tyrone’s primary concern is survival


TYRONE head west to Tuam on Sunday to tackle Galway in their National Football League opener, with defender Padraig Hampsey cautioning against a potential first day ambush. Mickey Harte’s side face a daunting set of early fixtures in Division One with road trips to Galway, Kildare and Monaghan sandwiched in between the blockbuster home tie […]


Carlin is relishing chance to help Tyrone U20s


DERMOT Carlin‘s appointment as the new Tyrone U20 trainer is the realisation of a long-held ambition. The two-time All-Ireland winner learned his trade with Killyclogher underage teams, and is itching for action in the inagural year of the All-Ireland U20 Championship. Carlin has had to get used to life on the sidelines over the past […]


Donnelly on brink of Tyrone exit


PETER Donnelly’s future as Tyrone strength and conditioning coach hangs precariously in the balance. Gaelic Life understands that serious fracture lines have developed during the negotiations of a new contract for the highly-regarded coach. His previous contract expired on September 30 and has not yet been renewed for the 2018 season. Curiously, an independent human […]