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 player’s legacy endures half-a-century after tragic death
February 2, 2023
By Alan Rodgers News of Brendan Dolan’s death exactly 50 years ago last week sent shockwaves through Tyrone in much the same manner as the passing of Paul McGirr, Cormac McAnallen, and Damien Casey more than a generation later. On January 25, 1973, the then 25-year-old from Aghyaran was driving near Castlederg when his car […]