Joe Brolly: Warm scones, same old problems


THE games for the new rules over the weekend had all the drama of a plate of warm scones, though the final was fun. To be fair, I played in an All-Star game in Donegal after they won the All-Ireland and scored 1-2 in the first half against the most fearsome defensive formula the game […]


Glen looking max effort in final


By Michael McMullan GLEN selector Johnny Bradley insists the Watties need a “monumental effort” and need to perform to their max to keep their hands on the John McLaughlin Cup on Sunday at Celtic Park. They put their Derry, Ulster and All-Ireland titles on the line against a Newbridge side bridging a 33-year gap from […]


O’Rourke – It’ll be a race against time for McFaul


By Michael McMullan GLEN manager Malachy O’Rourke says Ciaran McFaul faces a race against time ahead of Sunday’s Derry semi-final showdown with Sleacht Néill. McFaul picked up a knock in the closing stages of Glen’s win over Bellaghy. He was in action for next games but didn’t feature in their final group game against Kilrea. […]


Glen never take Derry for granted insists Emmett Bradley


By Michael McMullan GLEN never take the Derry Championship for granted insists midfielder Emmett Bradley. Speaking within minutes of kicking four vital points in their slender win over Lavey, Bradley also spoke of the need for mental resolve when their quarter-final opponents played keep ball for the opening 20 minutes. It took Ethan Doherty’s fourth […]


McCullagh joins Tyrone backroom team


By Niall Gartland NEW Tyrone manager Malachy O’Rourke has added Colm McCullagh, a two-time All-Ireland winner with the county, to his backroom team. O’Rourke confirmed in his first formal press engagement as Tyrone supremo that Ryan Porter and Leo McBride, with whom he has enjoyed a long-standing working relationship, would form part of his backroom. […]


Malachy O’Rourke: In Profile


By Niall Gartland LESS than three miles from Cookstown is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it archaeological site of immense historical significance – Tullyhogue Fort, an ancient ceremonial site where chieftains of the great O’Neill dynasty, then the ruling family in Gaelic Ulster, were inaugurated. Forgive the clumsy, laboured analogy, but going by the palatable sense of anticipation across […]


Morgan excitement at O’Rourke appointment


By Niall Gartland MALACHY O’Rourke was formally appointed as manager of the Tyrone senior intercounty team following a meeting of the county committee on Tuesday evening in Garvaghey. O’Rourke’s appointment was viewed as a matter of formality after it emerged in the middle of last week that he was the only candidate nominated for the […]


O’Rourke ratified as new Tyrone manager


MALACHY O’Rourke was formally appointed as manager of the Tyrone Senior Intercounty team following a meeting of the County Committee this evening in Garvaghey. O’Rourke appointment was viewed as a matter of formality after it emerged in the middle of last week that he was the only candidate nominated for the role. But processes need […]


O’Rourke set to take the reins at Tyrone


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. […]