McGuigan tips Donegal for Ulster Championship glory


TYRONE legend Brian McGuigan believes that Donegal have overtaken his native county and now look most likely to prevail in the upcoming Ulster Championship. The Red Hands are tipped by the bookies to defend their title, even if they had a flat league campaign, finishing sixth in Division One. By contrast, Donegal defied expectations of […]


Meyler reflects on “lonely” 2016


IN an extended interview in this week’s Gaelic Life, rising Tyrone star Conor Meyler reflects on his “lonely” road back to fitness. His 2016 was blighted by hamstring problems and he was forced to watch on from the sidelines as Tyrone surged to a first Anglo Celtic title since 2010. At least the physical and […]


O’Neill tips Tyrone to bounce back


TYRONE’S form has taken a nosedive in the past few weeks but Stephen O’Neill is confident that they can rectify matters for the championship. Hopes were high of qualifying for the league final after a bright early start but a triple whammy of defeats to Donegal, Mayo and Kerry put an end to that particular […]


McWilliams ready to heal the hurt with Rock


FROM the first minute to the last, the 2008 All-Ireland Junior final was a house of pain for Rock midfielder Enda McWilliams. Having spent much of the season on the bench as a fresh-faced 17-year-old, McWilliams found out that he hadn’t made the squad for the Croke Park trip. His misery was further compounded when […]