By Niall Gartland MALACHY O’Rourke is set to be named as new manager of the Tyrone senior footballers, with his formal unveiling expected early next week. O’Rourke has been the clear frontrunner for the position since news broke of the resignation of Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher 10 days ago. Clubs were invited to submit […]
New Tyrone manager expected to be unveiled next week
By Niall Gartland TYRONE’S new senior intercounty football manager could be officially unveiled next Tuesday evening following a scheduled meeting of the County Commitee. Clubs were invited to nominate a potential successor to Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher, who recently stepped aside after four years in charge, with interviews scheduled to take place this week. […]
Remembering a Red Knight
By Niall Gartland THIS Saturday, Beragh Red Knights will host a special tribute night in honour of the club’s very own Frank Rodgers, who passed away last August after a lifetime of dedicated service to the GAA. Without meaning to detract from the contributions of legions of other devoted club people, Beragh Red Knights as we know […]
Ruairi Keenan’s joy as Gortin finally end the wait
By Alan Rodgers A SERIES of strong challenges for promotion during recent seasons finally yielded the perfect dividend for Gortin who are now looking forward to the prospect of senior football again for the first time in nearly two decades. Rarely has a Tyrone All-County League campaign finished as strongly as the St Patrick’s finished […]
Tyrone managers Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher step down
TYRONE will be seeking a new football manager as Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan have stepped down from their positions. The pair took charge of the Red Hand County in 2021, replacing the outgoing Mickey Harte. In their first year in charge, they led Tyrone to the counties fourth All-Ireland title, beating Mayo in the […]
Ciaran McKeever looks on a year when Ulster said yes
By Michael McMullan SEAN Hurson’s final whistle, with Armagh’s Jarly Óg Burns in possession of the ball at the end of last month’s All-Ireland football final, capped off a remarkable season for Ulster across the national footballing landscape. Within minutes, Aidan Forker delivered a memorable acceptance speech after thrusting Sam Maguire above his head. Forker […]
Derbies by the bagful in Tyrone
By Niall Gartland IT isn’t just the fact that no team has retained the O’Neill Cup title in nigh on 20 years, it’s the sheer spread of winners that makes it such a tantalising prospect. Eight different clubs have got their hands on the prize in the last 11 years, and statistically the most impressive […]
“Jody was a remarkable football man” – McMahon
Niall Gartland speaks to former Tyrone footballer Aidan McMahon about the enduring legacy of Jody O’Neill, who passed away last weekend FROM his formative days as a schoolboy at St Patrick’s Academy, Aidan McMahon held a deep admiration for one of the giants of Tyrone football, Jody O’Neill, who passed away last weekend. McMahon grew […]
Tyrone management have decision to make
By Niall Gartland TYRONE fans are set to receive clarity in the coming week on the subject of who will manage their senior intercounty footballers in 2025. There has been considerable uncertainty surrounding the future of Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan at the helm since Tyrone bowed out of the championship with a surprise defeat […]
Sunday success would be a fitting reward
By Barry O’Donnell NINE months of blood, sweat and tears concludes for Tyrone in Sunday’s All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies final against Leitrim at Croke Park Manager Sean O’Kane is hopeful that they can sign off their journey on a celebratory note. The Red Hands tackle surprise packets Leitrim, keen to repeat their success of 2018 when […]