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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Alan Rodgers EACH of the trio of home matches that the Tyrone hurlers will play during their 2026 National League Division Three campaign are to take place the county’s GAA Centre at Garvaghey in what represents a new development for the team. The Red Hands are due to take on Donegal at the venue […]
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 […]
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 […]
An outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease wreaked havoc on the Tyrone GAA scene 25 years ago. Niall Gartland writes… BEFORE Covid, there was Foot and Mouth. Okay, more than a tad melodramatic, but it was certainly troublesome for those affected by it – and the county of Tyrone was affected much more than most. […]
By Michael McMullan GABRIEL Bannigan has made five changes to his side for Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final (Inniskeen 7.30pm) Goalkeeper Jack Kiernan, Darragh Treanor, Dessie Ward, skipper Mícheál Bannigan and newcomer Alistair Stewart come in. Stewart played in Emyvale’s run to the Ulster junior final with clubmate Karl Gallagher one of five players named […]
Monaghan v Tyrone (Wednesday, Inniskeen, 7.30pm) TYRONE are at the top of the McKenna Cup roll of honour with 17 titles and Monaghan are just behind them with 15. For one of these counties, their participation in this year’s competition will come to an end on Wednesday evening. Gabriel Bannigan’s men have home advantage at […]
