By Michael McMullan A LEADING GAA coach has called for referees to receive more support to help them develop with the Association benefiting in the long-term as a result. Former Tyrone player Ciaran Meenagh, who is current Derry manager Rory Gallagher’s right-hand man, strongly insists he has no gripe with referees as a whole. However, […]
Allison expecting nothing easy against parish rivals
By Niall Gartland CARRICKMORE’S first-round victory over Coalisland was a serious statement of intent, but Niall Allison isn’t drawn into the argument that the championship has suddenly opened up for one of the traditional powerhouses of Tyrone club football. Put it this way – it’s highly unlikely indeed that they’ll get anything handed to them against […]
Na Fianna spirit pleases Stephen Ferguson
By Niall Gartland STEPHEN Ferguson may only be in his debut season in charge of Coalisland, but he’s confident that they’re only going to get better in the weeks and months to come. Their league form has been mixed, but they did extremely well to plunder a draw from a gripping tussle with Loughmacrory on […]
Club Focus: A ‘Lough’ to be excited about
Discover how Loughmacrory have built a handball powerhouse, a facility that amazes visitors, and a football team who have reached the senior ranks.