By Niall Gartland IT’S a measure of Tyrone’s progress under Michael McShane that they will field in the Christy Ring Cup for the first time in Sunday’s group stage opener against Derry, one of the traditional heavyweights of Ulster hurling. Last year’s Nickey Rackard Cup triumph was rewarded with promotion into the third-level competition at […]
CJ: “That was for Damian”
By Alan Rodgers ALL the momentum gained from their marvellous first-day victory at the weekend will be carried forward by the Tyrone hurlers when they make the long trip to Wicklow for their second clash this weekend. There was no doubting the satisfaction of both the players and management thanks to the big win over […]
McKee hoping to continue provincial journey
By Alan Rodgers A PLACE in the Ulster Intermediate final is the big prize on offer for the Carrickmore hurlers when they take on Middletown of Armagh in the provincial semi-final this Saturday at the Athletic Grounds. It will be a case of working to maintain the momentum of their marvellous opening round win over Lisbellaw […]
Tyrone’s Rafferty urges caution ahead of Farney fixture
By Alan Rodgers A LEAGUE season which has gone almost exactly to plan for the Tyrone hurlers so far is now reaching a critical stage as they bid to maintain their bid for promotion from Division 3A. Under the guidance of Michael McShane, the county’s hurlers have continued to impress. Their victory over Armagh last […]