Tyrone vs Armagh this weekend will be like ‘the good old days’
One of the greatest rivalries in GAA history could be reignited. In 2003, Armagh and Tyrone lined out to play each other in the All-Ireland final, an already huge occasion, heightened further by the fact that it was the first, and still only time, that two Ulster sides met in the final. The Orchard county […]
4 years ago
Ryan McMenamin reflects on 18th anniversary of Tyrone’s first ever All-Ireland
“It was the quickest week of my life.” Ryan ‘Ricey’ McMenamin was an important cog of the engine that drove Sam Maguire up to Tyrone for the very first time in their history. 18 years ago today, Peter Canavan climbed the Hogan Stand after a thrilling game against Armagh, that saw the Red Hand county […]
4 years ago
Fermanagh reveal who will be replacing Ryan McMenamin as manager
He comes with an impressive managerial track record. Kieran Donnelly has been appointed as the new manager of the Fermanagh footballers. The Brookeborough native replaces the outgoing Ryan McMenamin having previously worked with ‘Ricey’s’ former Tyrone team-mate Peter Canavan when he was in charge of the Erne County. Donnelly had much success in coaching at […]
4 years ago
Ryan McMenamin resigns as Fermanagh manager after two years in charge
“We wish Ryan and all members of his backroom team every success for the future.” Fermanagh have announced that their senior manager Ryan McMenamin, has stepped down from his post. The former Tyrone star took over the Ulster side two years ago, signing a three year contract, but has ultimately cut his time there short. […]
4 years ago
How ‘beardgate’ swept the nation and helped Tyrone over the line in 2008
‘Beardgate’ swept the nation as Tyrone stormed their way to an unexpected All-Ireland title in 2008. Back then the Tyrone side where at a low ebb. Despite All-Ireland victories in 2003 & 2005, they were viewed as a team on the slide. The household names were passed their best, and the younger lads didn’t have […]
8 years ago
The story of the “Bulletproof Priest” who gave Tyrone a Mass to remember
Remember the movie ‘Bulletproof Monk’? Well before the 2008 All-Ireland final the Tyrone plays had their very own ‘Bulletproof Priest’. The GAA Hour live show was in Dublin last night to preview this weekend’s All-Ireland football final, and the crowd were treated to some fantastic stories. The evenings first panel was made up Tyrone legend’s, […]
8 years ago