McKenna Cup 2024

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Rumours that Joe Kernan may be called in to resolve some McKenna Cup squad issues. It will be interesting to see how he gets on.

[BennyCake]

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Rumours that Joe Kernan may be called in to resolve some McKenna Cup squad issues. It will be interesting to see how he gets on.

No prizes for guessing which county manager that'll be then.

[God14]

Whilst ultimately I totally disagree with his stance, you have to admire his stubbornness & consistency.

[Itchy]

Terry Hyland has announced the panel for the upcoming Dr McKenna cup competition. This panel sees the introduction of Philip Tinnelly from Kingscourt to the ranks of the senior team for the first time, whilst 2011 U-21 star Packie Leddy from Redhills has also being given the nod.
Cavan Gaels have two players rejoining the senior fold, Michael Lyng who last featured in 2011 and Niall Smith who is returning from injury.


Name   Ainm   Club
1   Conor Gilsenan   Conchur Mac Giolla Seanáin   Seaamróga Choill an Chollaigh
2   Rory Dunne   Ruarí Ó Duinn   Cnoc Rua
3   Turloc Mooney   Turloc Ó Maonaigh   Cnoc Rua
4   David Hyland   Daithí O hAolain   Loch Gamhna
5   Alan Clarke   Alún Ó Cleirigh   Dún-A-Rí
6   Niall Smith   Niall Mac Gabhann   Gael An Cabhán
7   Philip Tinnely   Pilib Mac an tSionnaigh   Dún-A-Rí
8   David Givney   Dáithí Ó Dhuibhne   Droichead Uí Dhalaigh
9   Cian Mackey   Cian Ó Maca   Caisleann Reathain
10   Martin Reilly   Mairtín  Ó Raghallaigh   Coill na Gearraí
11   Damien O Reilly   Damien Ó Raghallaigh   Béal Tairbirt
12   Mark McKeever   Marcus Mac Íomhair   Loch Gamhna
13   Martin Dunne   Martin Ó Doinn   Gael An Cabhán
14   Niall McDermott   Niall Mac Dhiarmada   Béal Átha na nEach
15   Alan O Mara   Alún Ó Meára   Naomh Oilibhir Plunkett
16   Joshua Hayes   Joshua Ó h ÉIS   An Muinchille
17   Killian Brady   Cillain MacBradaigh   Mullach Odhrainn
18   Marc Leddy   Marcus Ó Lídi   Gael An Cabhán
19   Fergal Flanagan   Feargal Ó Flanagan   Droichead an Bhuithlearaigh
20   Declan McKiernan   Déaglán Mac Tiarnann   Cill na Séan Ratha
21   Niall Murray   Niall Ó Muirí   Gael An Cabhán
22   Packie Leddy   Padraigh Ó Lídi   Cnoc Rua
23   Eugene Keating   Eoghann Ó  Ciiteann   Naomh Sylvesters
24   Kevin Tierney   Caoimhín Mac Tiarnaigh   Beal átha hÉis
25   Micheal Lyng   Michael Ó Loinn   Gael An Cabhán
Bainisteoir   Turlach O hAolain   
Selectors   Antoin Mac Giolla Arraithe   
Seosamh Mac Carthaigh   
Dochtuir   Pilib O Cearluinn   
Physio   Simon Mac Gaffnaigh   
Runaí   Liam Mac Cába

[our_fella]

Terry Hyland has announced the panel for the upcoming Dr McKenna cup competition. This panel sees the introduction of Philip Tinnelly from Kingscourt to the ranks of the senior team for the first time, whilst 2011 U-21 star Packie Leddy from Redhills has also being given the nod.
Cavan Gaels have two players rejoining the senior fold, Michael Lyng who last featured in 2011 and Niall Smith who is returning from injury.


Name   Ainm   Club
1   Conor Gilsenan   Conchur Mac Giolla Seanáin   Seaamróga Choill an Chollaigh
2   Rory Dunne   Ruarí Ó Duinn   Cnoc Rua
3   Turloc Mooney   Turloc Ó Maonaigh   Cnoc Rua
4   David Hyland   Daithí O hAolain   Loch Gamhna
5   Alan Clarke   Alún Ó Cleirigh   Dún-A-Rí
6   Niall Smith   Niall Mac Gabhann   Gael An Cabhán
7   Philip Tinnely   Pilib Mac an tSionnaigh   Dún-A-Rí
8   David Givney   Dáithí Ó Dhuibhne   Droichead Uí Dhalaigh
9   Cian Mackey   Cian Ó Maca   Caisleann Reathain
10   Martin Reilly   Mairtín  Ó Raghallaigh   Coill na Gearraí
11   Damien O Reilly   Damien Ó Raghallaigh   Béal Tairbirt
12   Mark McKeever   Marcus Mac Íomhair   Loch Gamhna
13   Martin Dunne   Martin Ó Doinn   Gael An Cabhán
14   Niall McDermott   Niall Mac Dhiarmada   Béal Átha na nEach
15   Alan O Mara   Alún Ó Meára   Naomh Oilibhir Plunkett
16   Joshua Hayes   Joshua Ó h ÉIS   An Muinchille
17   Killian Brady   Cillain MacBradaigh   Mullach Odhrainn
18   Marc Leddy   Marcus Ó Lídi   Gael An Cabhán
19   Fergal Flanagan   Feargal Ó Flanagan   Droichead an Bhuithlearaigh
20   Declan McKiernan   Déaglán Mac Tiarnann   Cill na Séan Ratha
21   Niall Murray   Niall Ó Muirí   Gael An Cabhán
22   Packie Leddy   Padraigh Ó Lídi   Cnoc Rua
23   Eugene Keating   Eoghann Ó  Ciiteann   Naomh Sylvesters
24   Kevin Tierney   Caoimhín Mac Tiarnaigh   Beal átha hÉis
25   Micheal Lyng   Michael Ó Loinn   Gael An Cabhán
Bainisteoir   Turlach O hAolain   
Selectors   Antoin Mac Giolla Arraithe   
Seosamh Mac Carthaigh   
Dochtuir   Pilib O Cearluinn   
Physio   Simon Mac Gaffnaigh   
Runaí   Liam Mac Cába

Glad to see Michael Lyng back.. Always enjoyed him watching him play for DCU, and tearing down to pieces in 04! 

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Nine players added to Tyrone squad
17 December 2013

Mickey Harte has added nine players to the Tyrone squad that will defend the McKenna Cup.

The Red Hands will be without Stephen O'Neill, Conor Gormley, Kyle Coney, Dermot Carlin, PJ Quinn, Joe McMahon, Justin McMahon, Ronan McNabb and Aidan Cassidy for next month's competition, so the manager has called on some new faces based on their performances in a series of trials.

Niall McKenna, who won All-Ireland MFC and Hogan Cup medals in 2008, is recalled as is Peter Hughes, who helped Eskra to a first county IFC this season.

Clonoe pair PJ Lavery and Danny McNulty have been called up, while Shay McGuigan from Ardboe - son of Frank and brother of Frank Jnr, Brian and Tommy - will also get a chance to show what he can do.

Eglish's Emmett McKenna joins his brother Ryan on the panel. Dungannon's Patrick Quinn, Omagh's Hugh Gallagher and Derrytresk's Kevin Campbell are the other three men to get the nod.

From Hoganstand/tyrone

[tyroneman]

So no Raymie Mulgrew then? Thought there was a clamour to get him back in the panel.

Would be nice to have a mcGuigan type playmaker again......

[Club Rossa]

There was no way Mulgrew was getting back on the panel after offering Mugsy £100 to moon at Mickey Harte 

[sensethetone]

There was no way Mulgrew was getting back on the panel after offering Mugsy £100 to moon at Mickey Harte 

the whole of the moon hey yeah

[Sleater]

Monaghan have announced their squad.

As expected some of the older players are sitting it out.

New faces include Cremartin's Damien Lavelle in goals. Lavell's club mate Johnny McGuigan and Truagh's Paudie McKenna and Conor Boyle (Clontibret) are new additonas to the defence. New forwards include Shane Carey (Scotstown), Daniel McMahon (Emyvale) and Tommy Kerr (Ballybay). They are recalls for Shane Smyth (Harps) and Daniel McKenna (Truagh).

Glad to see McGuigan and Paudie McKenna getting call ups. McGuigan I expect to break into the team this year, maybe in half back line. He's impressed the past two years for his club and is a leader. Shane Carey has the potential to claim a half forward spot if he can keep his cool. Daniel McKenna is a mecurially talented player but a bit of a show pony. He's had a good season for his club so maybe he's finally gained some consistency and curbed the unnecessary flashiness.

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Tyrone McKenna Cup Panel 2014

Kevin Campbell – Doire Treasc
Conor Clarke – An Omaigh
Mathew Donnelly – Trí Leac
Hugh Gallagher – An Omaigh
Kevin Gallagher – An Baile Nua
Conan Grugan – An Omaigh
Peter Harte – Aireagal Chiaráin
Peter Hughes – Eiscreach
Plunkett Kane – Oileán a'Ghuail
PJ Lavery – Cluain Eo
Connor McAliskey – Cluain Eo
Danny McBride – An Srath Ban
Tiernan McCann – Coill an Chlochair
Ciaran McGinley – Aireagal Chiaráin
Shea McGuigan – Ard Bó
Emmett McKenna – Eaglais
Niall McKenna – An Domhnach Mór
Ryan McKenna – Eaglais
Ronan McNamee – Achadh Uí Aráin
Patrick McNiece – Oileán a'Ghuail
Daniel McNulty – Cluain Eo
Niall Morgan – Éadan na dTorc
Michael O'Neill – Cluain Eo
Ronan O'Neill – An Omaigh
Patrick Quinn – Dún Geanainn
Barry Tierney – An Omaigh

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Monaghan 2014 Power NI Mc Kenna Cup Panel


No. Name (In English)   Name (As Gaelige)   Club(As Gaeilge)
1 Rory Beggan    Ruairí Ó Beagáin   An Bhoth
2 Damien Lavelle    Damien Ó Maolábhail   Craobh Mháirtín
3 Ryan Wylie    Riain Wylie   Beal Átha Beithe
4 Fintan Kelly     Fionáin Ó Ceallaigh   Cluain Eois
5 Conor Galligan     Conchúr Ó Gealagáin   Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin
6 Kieran Duffy    Ciáran Ó Dufaigh   Leachtain
7 Karl O'Connell     Karl Ó Conaill   Tigh Thalainn
8 Jonathan McGuigan    Seannachán Mag Uiginn   Craobh Mháirtín
9 Dessie Mone    Deasún Mone   Cluain Tiobraid
10 Paudie McKenna    Pádraig Mac Cionnaoith   Gaeil Triúcha
11 Conor Boyle    Conchúir Ó Baoil   Cluain Tiobraid
12 Peter O'Hanlon    Peadar Ó hAnluain   Carraig Mhachaire Rois
13 Martin McElroy    Máirtin Mac Giolla Rua   Fág An Bealach
14 Paul Finlay    Pól Ó Fionnalaigh   Béal Átha Beithe
15 Gavin Doogan    Gabhán Ó Duagáin   Machaire Cluain
16 Stephen Gollogly    Stiofán Mac an Ghallóglaigh   Carraig Mhachaire Rois
17 Pádraic Keenan    Pádraig Ó Fhinín   Corr Dubh
18 Thomas Kerr    Tómas Mac Giolla Cearra   Beal Átha Beithe
19 Chris McGuinness    Criostár Mag Aonghusa   Beal Átha Beithe
20 Shane Smyth    Seán Mac Gabháin   Cláirsigh Mhuineacháin
21 Shane Carey    Seán Ó Ciara   An Bhoth
22 Jack McCarron    Seán Mac Cearáin   Curraichín
23 Pádraig Donaghy    Pádraig Mac Donnchaidh   Domhnach Maighean
24 Dermot Malone    Diarmaid Ó Maoileain   Fág An Bealach
25Daniel McKenna   Dónall Mac Cionnaoith   Gaeil Triúcha
26Daniel McMahon   Dónall Mac Mahuna   Scairbh na gCaorach
The panel has 7 newcomers – Damien Lavelle, Jonathan Mc Guigan, Paudie Mc Kenna, Conor Boyle, Thomas Kerr, Shane Carey and Daniel Mc Mahon. A further 2 Ryan Wylie and Padraic Keenan still have to make their competitive debut while Shane Smyth and Daniel Mc Kenna both make their  return.

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Red Hands defend inclusion of colleges players
23 December 2013

Tyrone PRO Eunan Lindsay has defended Mickey Harte's decision to include eight colleges players in his McKenna Cup squad.

Mattie Donnelly, Ronan O'Neill, Barry Tierney and Conor McAliskey (all UUJ), Conor Clarke, Danny McBride and Niall Morgan (St. Mary's) and Niall McKenna (Queen's University) will be lining out for their county rather than their colleges in the pre-season competition.

The Ulster Council had hoped the appointment of former Armagh manager Joe Kernan as a mediator would resolve the McKenna Cup impasse which resulted in Queen's pulling out of last season's competition because they no longer had first call on inter-county players attending the university, but this hasn't stopped Tyrone from laying claim to their college players.

Lindsay tells the Irish News that Mickey Harte was left with little option but to call on the college players because of the unavailability of a dozen players, including Stephen O'Neill, Conor Gormley, Kyle Coney, Dermot Carlin, PJ Quinn, Joe McMahon, Justin McMahon, Mark Donnelly, Ronan McNabb and Aidan Cassidy.

"From last year's panel, we are down 12 players, and these players need to be given a chance to establish themselves, and this is the only time we can integrate them, with the National League coming up," said Lindsay.

Tyrone (McKenna Cup squad): Kevin Campbell (Derrytresk), Conor Clarke (Omagh), Mathew Donnelly (Trillick), Hugh Gallagher (Omagh), Kevin Gallagher (Newtownstewart), Conan Grugan (Omagh), Peter Harte (Errigal Ciaran), Peter Hughes (Eskra), Plunkett Kane (Coalisland), PJ Lavery (Clonoe), Connor McAliskey (Clonoe), Danny McBride (Strabane), Tiernan McCann (Killyclogher), Ciaran McGinley (Errigal Ciaran), Shea McGuigan (Ardboe), Emmett McKenna (Eglish), Niall McKenna (Donaghmore), Ryan McKenna (Eglish), Ronan McNamee (Aghyaran), Patrick McNiece (Coalisland), Daniel McNulty (Clonoe), Niall Morgan (Edendork), Michael O'Neill (Clonoe), Ronan O'Neill (Omagh), Patrick Quinn (Dungannon), Barry Tierney (Omagh).

http://www.hoganstand.com/Tyrone/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=206750

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Strong squad named by McGuinness
20 December 2013

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness talks to his players. INPHO
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness has named 16 of his 2012 All-Ireland winning squad in the panel for the Dr McKenna Cup.

In the past, McGuinness has used a lot of fringe players in the early season competition, but that is not the case for next year's competition.

Apart from players that will be tied up with colleges, everyone else will be in the squad.

"We have included everybody except for the boys that are involved with the colleges in their respective competitions," McGuinness told the Donegal Democrat.

"We have a good bit of work done over the last few weeks since we returned to training and it has just a matter of building up our fitness and sharpness again for the McKenna Cup.

"We had a useful workout against Fermanagh last Thursday night in Convoy and we are playing Roscommon on Sunday week in Convoy. That will be our last workout before we face Tyrone in the first game in the McKenna Cup, the following Sunday."

The Donegal squad is: Paul Durcan, Michael Boyle, Frank McGlynn, Declan Walsh, Eamonn McGee, Neil McGee, Karl Lacey, Anthony Thompson, Leo McLoone, Antoin McFadden, Thomas McKinley, Rory Kavanagh, Neil Gallagher, Gary McFadden, Ciaran Bonner, Michael Murphy, Matthew Smyth, Dermot Molloy, Odhran MacNiallas, Darach O'Connor, Stephen McLaughlin, Martin O'Reilly, Hugh McFadden, Eamonn Doherty, Colm McFadden.

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?action=post;topic=919.4125;last_msg=1307381

[Redhand Santa]

Normally I'd be fairly confident of Tyrone winning the McKenna Cup but I'd be a bit more surprised this year. Its a relatively inexperienced squad and a lot of the players are only in their first or second year. This combined with the fact that Donegal seem to have taken the opposite approach to last year with a very strong squad named and a number of challenge games under their belts would have to make them favourites on Sunday. Hopefully Tyrone can keep it close to give them a chance of second place even if they did lose and an outisde chance of the semi's. Armagh are in the group as well and seem to be taking it fairly seriously.

I'm looking forward to seeing in particular how a lot of the lads who got brought in last year do this year. Hopefully a few of them can push on and make it. The likes of Kane, McBride and Gallagher (more so in McKenna Cup) showed some potential last year and McKenna made the team so hopefully can improve again. I'm a bit worried that we have very few new defensive man markers being tried. Tierney seems to be the only one and he got very little game time last year.