Tyrone's fusion of old and new is ideal tonic for Harte 

Tyrone have emphatically dispelled any doubts that their long-running love affair with the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup may be tapering off by scoring a whopping 4-40 in their last two games.

Tyrone dish out a harsh lesson 

Tyrone thought their task for the evening was to out-score Fermanagh, who were playing in Enniskillen, but instead they topped Group C helped by Cavan's inexplicable collapse against University of Ulster, Jordanstown.

Tyrone still have super six in their sights after strong finish 

Tyrone got their hopes of a sixth McKenna Cup title in a row back on track at Carrickmore yesterday but it was only in the second half that they managed to put UUJ to the sword.

Red Hands keen to get back on track after consecutive defeats 

It's rare indeed for Tyrone to lose two competitive games on the trot but it's against this backcloth that Mickey Harte's side must seek redemption when they take on UUJ in Section C of the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup at Healy Park, Omagh tonight (7pm).

Tyrone boss Mickey Harte demands response against UUJ 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte maintains he will be looking for a serious response from his players this weekend when they face University Ulster Jordanstown, after an insipid effort last Sunday in their defeat to Cavan.

Cavan tough it out in Breffni scrap 

Forget the result, or even the non-event that was the 'mark' being introduced to Gaelic football.

Harte and McGleenan in two minds about impact of mark 

The two managers shared a warm handshake before this match, but that was the only fondness on display in an uncompromising January game that saw no prisoners taken.

Brennan can be Tyrone's secret weapon, says Donnelly 

The missing ingredient in the Tyrone attack could be the highly-promising Lee Brennan, maintains his Trillick clubmate, two-time All-Star Mattie Donnelly.

Tyrone ace Mattie Donnelly determined to start 2017 on high note 

If 2016 proved rather hectic for Tyrone ace Mattie Donnelly, then he has no hesitation in hoping that 2017 will be "maybe twice as hectic".

Mickey Harte says GAA could drop Irish anthem and tricolour from games 'when time is right' 

The GAA could stop playing the Irish national anthem and flying the Tricolour at matches "when the time is right and it is for the greater good" of the sport, the legendary Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has said.

Mickey Harte backing ace Niall Sludden to become a major force for Tyrone 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte believes that 24-year-old Niall Sludden can prove an inspirational player in 2017.

Time is right for newcomers to make their mark: Harte 

Tyrone may have already surrendered the first of the four trophies which they won this year but Peter Harte, now very much a pivotal player in the Red Hands' set-up, does not necessarily see this as a setback.

Meyler throws in his lot with St Mary's but keeps Tyrone in focus 

Conor Meyler has already laid down a marker that he is keen to be part of the Tyrone set-up again through his industrious performances against Louth and Armagh in the O'Fiaich Cup.

McGeeney laps up festive bonus but keeps feet on the ground 

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney has been round too many corners to go jumping through hoops when confronted by the green shoots of recovery.

Tyrone's Harte pours cold water on Donegal's Cup plan 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte will adopt a wait and see attitude in relation to Donegal's expressed intention to play their Under 21 team in next month's Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup competition.

Harte has us fired up for more trophy glory: O'Neill 

We are still on the countdown to Christmas, the wheels of the GAA world are turning rather more slowly than usual and training pitches could not be said to be densely populated.

McCurry on fire as Red Hands rap out a Cup warning 

It may have been Tyrone's first incursion into the competitive sphere since their All-Ireland quarter-final exit at the hands of Mayo, but Mickey Harte's side displayed hunger, determination and graft in equal measure to ultimately deflate Lough's gusty challenge at Plunkett...

Harte keeps his options open as Red Hands eye more Cup glory 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte is not one to leave things to chance.

Mickey Harte throws down gauntlet to new crop of Tyrone talent 

Not for the first time, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte will give a fresh corps of novices a big chance this Sunday. Never one to shirk a challenge, Harte plans to run the rule over his restructured side in an O'Fiaich Cup semi-final tie against Louth at Crossmaglen which is far...

Tyrone set to begin quest for more Cup glory in Cavan 

Tyrone launch their bid to win the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup for a sixth consecutive time when they travel to Kingspan Breffni Park to face Cavan on January 8 for the season opener.

Charlie Vernon delighted with Jamie Clarke return as Tyrone boss Mickey Harte eyes up... 

Armagh stalwart Charlie Vernon has hailed the potential impact that the return of Jamie Clarke can have. Earlier this week, Clarke posted a picture of himself in the Armagh kit on his Instagram, with the caption 'I'm ready'.

Tyrone teams to savour Ulster success before eyeing more joy 

Self-sacrifice has been the order of the day for the past 11 months as the players of Pomeroy and Rock applied themselves fully to the task of chasing Championship success even though flamboyant centenary celebrations swirled around them.

Tyrone ace Cavanagh is enjoying his place in the sun 

It was only last Wednesday that Colm Cavanagh got the type of request every footballer secretly harbours - a late call-up for the All-Star trip.

Brothers aim to prove Pomeroy's centenary party poopers 

Two Tyrone natives will be pulling out all the stops to heap agony on a team from the O'Neill county tomorrow.

Hot-shot McGarrity set to Rock again in title bid 

Rock team skipper Tommy Bloomer is urging his side to produce "one last big push" in an effort to collect the Ulster Club Junior Football Championship title at the expense of Monaghan champions Blackhill tomorrow.

Mickey Harte: Inter-county game has not become a chore 

When Tyrone won their first All-Ireland title in 2003, Mickey Harte revealed how a diet of just one collective training session and a couple of localised gym sessions provided their early season nourishment.

Mickey Harte: I'm in it for the long haul despite no new deal 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has refuted suggestions that the county's decision to neglect his request for a contract extension was in any way related to concerns about his refusal to engage with RTÉ.

McGeary knows Pomeroy are facing uphill battle 

Pomeroy captain Hugh Pat McGeary can hardly wait to lead his side out against Donaghmoyne in Sunday's Ulster Club Intermediate Football Championship final at Pairc Esler, Newry.

Corrigan committed to helping Killyclogher retain Tyrone crown 

The rumour mill may be fully operational right now but Dominic Corrigan is not going anywhere.

Castledawson can strike blow for Derry pride on Ulster stage 

Slaughtneil may be viewed as Derry's main standard-bearers in this weekend's Ulster club championship action but Castledawson aim to extend their participation in the provincial series when they take on Pomeroy in the Intermediate Club semi-final at the Athletic Grounds,...

Mickey Harte wants Tyrone stars to step up to the mark 

The new Australian Rules-style 'mark' that is to be introduced into Gaelic football in January will be trialled by county teams for the first time in Ulster.

Harte urges caution as wave of optimism sweeps Tyrone 

The 2017 season may still be a little way off but already there are strong indications that Tyrone are set to build further on the progress they made this term.

Pomeroy can put icing on centenary cake with semi spot 

Pomeroy have certainly been celebrating their centenary season in style to date but the best could be yet to come. Having won the Tyrone intermediate football title, a lavish centenary banquet last Saturday provided an opportunity for all connected with the club to let their...

McMenamin's lead role in ladies' glory bid at Galbally 

Tyrone side St Macartan's certainly face a tough task when they meet Monaghan kingpins Donaghmoyne in the Ulster Club Ladies Senior Football Championship final at Galbally today.

Games called off with big Tyrone clash set for weekend 

County finals in Tyrone and Cavan fell foul of the wet conditions yesterday, as waterlogged pitches halted play.

Harte steeled for another tough Celtic Park summer showdown 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has warned his Ulster champions they have no divine right to feel they can expect another straightforward win over Derry in the 2017 Ulster Championship.

Tyrone eye new talent in quest for Sam glory 

The destination of this year's Tyrone Senior Football Championship prize has still to be decided, yet the focus has already switched sharply to the 2017 Ulster Championship.

Coalisland must play it yet again after Killyclogher late show 

A Tyrone final that was level on 11 occasions had a combustible quality that simply had to finish level to satisfy natural justice.

McFadden goal helps power Killyclogher to Tyrone final 

Emmett McFadden was the toast of Killyclogher last night as his vital second half goal turned the tie in their favour, the St Mary's beating Dromore in the Tyrone semi-final, 1-9 to 0-11.

Tiarnan McCann all set to ruffle Dromore’s feathers 

Just over a year ago Tiarnan McCann was one of the most pilloried participants in Irish sport. The Tyrone defender appeared to incur the wrath of the entire country following his split-second decision to plunge to the ground after Monaghan’s Darren Hughes ruffled his hair in...

Hotshot McAliskey keen to power Clonoe towards another big final 

Connor McAliskey hit the high spots on occasions when Tyrone landed four trophies from mid-December to mid-July but today his aspirations are focused in a different direction.

Poll: Dublin or Mayo - Who will win Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final? 

Can Mayo win a first All Ireland title in 65 years by beating a Dublin side regarded by many as the greatest the game has ever seen? We want you to tell us who you believe will leave Croke Park as champions on Sunday.

It will be even harder next year, says Colm Cavanagh 

Colm Cavanagh had grown accustomed to living in the considerable shadow of his older brother Sean for some time following his introduction to the Tyrone football team in 2007.

Mickey Harte is just another victim of too much democracy in GAA 

Of all the surprising sporting stories in Tyrone that were reported last week, one carried the distinct stench of mean-spiritedness.

Tyrone can draw on home comforts in Division One 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has been handed a favourable run for the Red Hands' return to Division One of the National League in 2017.

Revenge so sweet for Killyclogher with Tyrone title now prime goal 

Patience is a virtue and it certainly brought its own rewards for Killyclogher last night when they defeated Trillick 2-10 to 1-9 in an absorbing Tyrone Championship quarter-final at Pomeroy.

McCann out to ease All-Ireland woe 

Tiernan McCann shared in Tyrone's four-trophy success this year, yet it's the utter devastation he experienced in the wake of the All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Mayo that still lives with him.

Brian McGuigan: Uncertainty over Mickey Harte future is bad for Tyrone 

Mickey Harte's future as Tyrone manager beyond the 2017 season was decided by club delegates and not the county executive as reported.

Peter Canavan: Strange tale of the unwanted men 

Just a week and a half before the All-Ireland football final and all the recent news has been about the future of managers - either being kept on, standing down or being told where to go when looking for a contract extension.

Tyrone try to curb rumours as manager Mickey Harte left in limbo again 

Three days after Tyrone lost to Kerry in the All-Ireland football semi-final last year, manager Mickey Harte held a meeting with his players and outlined his plans for 2016.