Grit the key as McKinless looks into a new Derry chapter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]


Tyrone ladies relishing new season
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By Niall Gartland THE Tyrone ladies are hoping to continue on their upwards trajectory after an immensely rewarding 2025 season culminated in an All-Ireland Intermediate final triumph against Laois at Croke Park on the third of August. Errigal Ciaran clubman Darren McCann is back for a second season in charge, and their campaign begins in earnest with […]


Jordan ready to knuckle down
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By Niall Gartland THE swathe of new rules were introduced with attacking football very much in mind, and Tyrone forward Ethan Jordan says it’s no coincidence that he’s fallen back in love with the game as the Red Hands prepare for a Division Two opener at home to Kildare. Jordan was drafted into Malachy O’Rourke’s […]


Plenty for O’Rourke to ponder
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By Niall Gartland Across their two McKenna Cup group stage matches, Tyrone boss Malachy O’Rourke handed game-time to a grand total of 30 players – a figure inclusive of 11 lads who had never before played a single minute at senior intercounty level. On top of that, there are various players who are yet to take to […]