By Niall Gartland TYRONE fans are set to receive clarity in the coming week on the subject of who will manage their senior intercounty footballers in 2025. There has been considerable uncertainty surrounding the future of Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan at the helm since Tyrone bowed out of the championship with a surprise defeat […]
Tyrone trailblazers: Eilish Gormley’s story of ’99
When Tyrone won the All-Ireland Junior title 25 years ago, Eilish Gormley hit 3-6. She looks back on the county’s first national success and its origins with Michael McMullan BY the time Sean O’Kane returned as manager for the 1999 season, Tyrone ladies had been kicking destiny’s door long enough. They had what it takes […]
Sunday success would be a fitting reward
By Barry O’Donnell NINE months of blood, sweat and tears concludes for Tyrone in Sunday’s All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies final against Leitrim at Croke Park Manager Sean O’Kane is hopeful that they can sign off their journey on a celebratory note. The Red Hands tackle surprise packets Leitrim, keen to repeat their success of 2018 when […]
Barrett: Collective effort paying off for Tyrone Ladies
By Niall Gartland JOANNE Barrett has praised the collective effort of the Tyrone Ladies as they look ahead to their All-Ireland Intermediate final against Leitrim on Sunday, August 4 at Croke Park. The experienced Tyrone defender is looking to pocket her second All-Ireland medal at this level having been part of the Tyrone team that […]
O’Kane wants to maintain promotion push
AHEAD of what will be one of their toughest tests so far in the National League this Sunday against Donegal at Ballybofey, Tyrone ladies senior manager Sean O’Kane is delighted that his side is well placed in the Division Two table approaching the run in. The Red Hands sit in second spot with ten points […]
Another busy weekend in the All-Ireland Ladies championships
By Niall Gartland IT’S set to be another jam-packed weekend in the All-Ireland ladies championship. Beaten Ulster Champions Armagh will be glad to have got back to winning ways with a hard fought 3-12 to 2-8 victory over Laois, setting them in good stead for their second group stage match this Sunday, a tough looking […]
O’Kane calls for consistency ahead of Farney opening tie
By Niall Gartland THE Ulster Ladies Intermediate Championship hasn’t been the most appetising competition in the world in recent times – it’s usually Tyrone and Down going head-to-head for the title – but they’ve mixed it up a bit this season and it should be a more novel experience for the Red Hand ladies. Last […]