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[Onthe40]

Decent game, Omagh always looked as if they were in control despite the goal chances Dungannon had which should've been taken and could've very much changed the outcome
Dungannon scoring threat was bit limited up front
Though you'd have to think their in with a big shout in the next few years with the good rannafast Squad coming through and the strong 4th year squad below that

though that is no guarantee as it was interesting to hear that particular Omagh year group won nothing the whole way through their school journey until now

Omagh though could begin to dominate now with the catchment area they have  and a non academic path into the school available.. Dungannon, Cookstown, Donaghmore now pulling from same area and ballygawley pulling in lads too that maybe previously went to dungannon

Overall though the tyrone schools are getting better

[rrhf]

Embarrassing from BBCSNI from start to finish here.

Maybe its the move from St Patricks day for the MacRory cup but whole BBC presentation and build up was poor.  Having been so good in the past at previewing and covering the final, how and why has the ball been dropped. This used to be a live TV event..

[ClubScene13]

Decent game, Omagh always looked as if they were in control despite the goal chances Dungannon had which should've been taken and could've very much changed the outcome
Dungannon scoring threat was bit limited up front
Though you'd have to think their in with a big shout in the next few years with the good rannafast Squad coming through and the strong 4th year squad below that

though that is no guarantee as it was interesting to hear that particular Omagh year group won nothing the whole way through their school journey until now

Omagh though could begin to dominate now with the catchment area they have  and a non academic path into the school available.. Dungannon, Cookstown, Donaghmore now pulling from same area and ballygawley pulling in lads too that maybe previously went to dungannon

Overall though the tyrone schools are getting better

Is this true? Jesus, the catchment area is already giant without that being the case. I think St Pat's Maghera is the same though not 100%. They obviously have St Mary's to compete with at least, Omagh have free reign from Greencastle to Trillick

[Onthe40]

yep both Omagh grammars (girls & boys) have that option
don't know details on criteria/numbers etc but there is a path

[imtommygunn]

Listening to that podcast and you hear the numbers etc. 85 looking to get in the squad - mad amount. Also the setup sounds incredibly professional and probably is in a lo of other schools too. Shows you what the schools who aren't competing need to do and what they are up against.

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Listening to that podcast and you hear the numbers etc. 85 looking to get in the squad - mad amount. Also the setup sounds incredibly professional and probably is in a lo of other schools too. Shows you what the schools who aren't competing need to do and what they are up against.

What podcast was that?

[imtommygunn]

The GAA social. They interviewed 3 omagh boys (at a bit of length) and had a long enough interview with the Omagh coach McNulty.

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The GAA social. They interviewed 3 omagh boys (at a bit of length) and had a long enough interview with the Omagh coach McNulty.

Cheers

[bogball88]

Embarrassing from BBCSNI from start to finish here.

Maybe its the move from St Patricks day for the MacRory cup but whole BBC presentation and build up was poor.  Having been so good in the past at previewing and covering the final, how and why has the ball been dropped. This used to be a live TV event..

The team lineouts displayed over a soccer graphic has become a favourite of mine as of late 

[Estimator]

though that is no guarantee as it was interesting to hear that particular Omagh year group won nothing the whole way through their school journey until now

Maghera won D'alton, Corn Na Nog and Rannafast in this particular year group. Omagh were beat in the CNN final by Maghera. Believe it was Cavan and Macartans that lost in the other respective finals.

Think Dungannon and Omagh MacRory finals could become more frequent in the next couple of years (if they don't take the other out) as they have dominated further down the schools competitions.

[bannside]

Tyrone schools football at an all time high. Must be serious work going on in clubs, then schools pick up the mantle in year 8.

Holy Trinity & St Joseph's Donaghmore both stepping up in recent years too...

Only show in town amongst the bushes...fair play.

[LeoMc]

Tyrone schools football at an all time high. Must be serious work going on in clubs, then schools pick up the mantle in year 8.

Holy Trinity & St Joseph's Donaghmore both stepping up in recent years too...

Only show in town amongst the bushes...fair play.

The Dean managed a Markey cup last year and were competing in grade 1 on down the years reaching the Dalton (?) final.
Holy Cross Strabane also reached a Markey cup final this year.
St Ciarans Ballygawley seems to have slipped off the radar.

[Duine Inteacht Eile]

Tyrone schools football at an all time high. Must be serious work going on in clubs, then schools pick up the mantle in year 8.

Holy Trinity & St Joseph's Donaghmore both stepping up in recent years too...

Only show in town amongst the bushes...fair play.

Undoubtedly. Though it's important not to forget the influences these lads are experiencing in their homes, where a Gaelic Games culture is being instilled into them and where succeeding on the Gaelic football field is highly valued.
It's often overlooked but without it, the clubs and schools can find themselves behind the black ball before they begin. It is the vital cog.

[Walter Cronc]

Do Trillick players now go to Omagh? Was there not a history of them going to Enniskillen? Think the Donnelly's n Brennan's went there?

If so is this something Tyrone GAA are pushing. Keeping players within the county? St Pius' doesn't seem to attract loughshore players like it once used to. All seem to go to Holy Trinity now.

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Do Trillick players now go to Omagh? Was there not a history of them going to Enniskillen? Think the Donnelly's n Brennan's went there?

If so is this something Tyrone GAA are pushing. Keeping players within the county? St Pius' doesn't seem to attract loughshore players like it once used to. All seem to go to Holy Trinity now.

Dunno if it that sort of conscious decision at 11 years old. Schools can go through popularity cycles. I know where I live it fluctuates between SPAD and Armagh. Certainly Omagh winning back to back MacRory will have done them no harm in attracting children interested in football.
Someone said it above it is the parents who start the love of the game. But Schools and Clubs are doing fantastic work bringing them on.