25 years on: The story of Ardboe’s 1998 title success


Ardboe took home the O’Neill Cup 25 years ago. Benny Hurl and Brian McGuigan were key cogs in their winning team. Michael McMullan went to meet them. THE glint in Brian McGuigan and Benny Hurl’s eyes tells it all. It’s a random Thursday evening in Ardboe and their hands are clasped on the O’Neill Cup […]


‘Two championships’ in one season in Tyrone


By Michael McMullan THE O’Neill Cup hasn’t been defended since Carrickmore’s 2005 title and two Ardboe championship winners have their thoughts on the competitive nature of Tyrone club football. In a feature interview for Gaelic Life, Benny Hurl and Brian McGuigan look back at their memories to recall their 1998 success. “We nearly play two […]


Trillick appoint new management team ahead of 2023 season


By Michael McMullan TRILLICK have appointed Jody Gormley as their new senior football manager ahead of the 2023 season, Gaelic Life can confirm. Long-serving manager Nigel Seaney ended nine seasons at the helm after securing the 2022 league title with Gormley part of his management team. Gormley, a former Tyrone midfielder, is a native of […]