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Any news on availability for the weekend?

Meyler still unavailable. What is his injury?

Quad. Apparently relapsed during his rehab and set himself back. So his involvement this summer could be very limited.

Very disappointing that none of the incredibly successful CBS Hogan Cup winning team got awarded an Ulster Colleges All Star.

I would say they are not too annoyed. None of the 3 Tyrone schools who got to the semi finals of the McRory got any awards.

It is done on a trial basis system so I assume none of the 3 schools sent their players to these trials.

I could be wrong but I believe this is how it works.

Trials took place the week prior to the Hogan Cup Final so Omagh CBS sent no players forward. Dungannon and Donaghmore likewise were unable to send players to trials due to Tyrone Minor and Under 20 commitments.
For Omagh CBS as back to back MacRory and Hogan Cup winners to have only won one All-Star (Conor Owens) across the two campaigns shows how big of a joke the whole college all star system is.

[Another All Ireland for Paul Dook possibly]

Loughmacrory should be concerned. Missing their 3 U20s and Donaghy on the seniors but Omagh also down men shows the lack of depth Lough have in their squad. They have lost a few important players to emigration and their must be internal fear of a relegation battle. Be a lot of expectations on McElholm and McCullagh this year.

No more word on McElholm going to Australian Rules or is that out the window now? He was very impressive last week against Monaghan in the U20s.

He was very impressive indeed, but anyone could have been impressive that night against Monaghan B team.
Bigger tests to follow for the U20's but so far so good.
Another All Ireland for Paul Dook possibly

Some hanlin that would be. End up the main contender for the Senior manager and that would set Tyrone back to about 1998.

Loughmacrory should be concerned. Missing their 3 U20s and Donaghy on the seniors but Omagh also down men shows the lack of depth Lough have in their squad. They have lost a few important players to emigration and their must be internal fear of a relegation battle. Be a lot of expectations on McElholm and McCullagh this year.

No more word on McElholm going to Australian Rules or is that out the window now? He was very impressive last week against Monaghan in the U20s.

Still being monitored I believe. I think they keep a player under observation for a certain period of time and then potentially make him an offer down the line. So the Australian rules is something that might rear its head again in the future for him.

All the best to Killyclogher youngster Paul Fox who has taken the reins of the senior men for the year. A draw v Errigal at the weekend not a bad start! 

All the best to Killyclogher youngster Paul Fox who has taken the reins of the senior men for the year. A draw v Errigal at the weekend not a bad start! 

Someone report or ban this spoofer

The situation Killyclogher find themselves in, it wouldn't surprise me

[Galbally Pearses]

Jim Devlin Cup Round 1

An Charraig Mhor Naomh Colmcille 1-07 1-08 Galbally Pearses
Fianna Oileán an Ghuail CLG 1-11 0-14 An Droim Mór Naoimh Damhnait (Dromore 5-4 on Penalties)
Dungannon Thomas Clarke GAA 1-11 1-11 Domhnach Mór Naoimh Pádraig (Dunganannon 5-3 on Penalties)
Pomeroy Plunketts 3-06 1-08 An Eaglais, Naomh Pádraig
Coill an Chlochair Naomh Mhuire 0-13 0-13 Errigal Ciaran (Errigal 3-2 on Penalties)
Ardboe O'Donovan Rossa 0-08 1-06 Trí Leac C. Naoimh Mhic Artáin
Clonoe O`Rahilly's CLG 2-13 0-03 Edendork St Malachy's
Loughmacrory St. Teresa's 1-04 5-14 Omagh St Enda's

[Gormley will be a major loss if injury keeps himon the sidelines going into the knockout rounds.]

Daly a class act and the half back line would be fairly strong as well with all impressing tonight. Ohare electric pace which is hard to handle at any level

Brolly & O'Hare always willing runners on the wing. Rafferty quality through the centre. Gormley will be a major loss if injury keeps himon the sidelines going into the knockout rounds. MCCullagh McCann & Grimes off the bench are quality assets to have

Under 20 season over for him by all accounts. McHugh probably come back into the middle and O'Neill or McCann probably fill the role that Gormley was playing.
Probably leave the team looking like:
McAneney
Clarke Hughes Devlin
O'Hare Daly Rafferty
McHugh O'Neill/Fox
Devlin/Brolly McElholm Potter
Owens Cassidy O'Neill/McCann
And that still leaves McCullagh and Grimes and the men who don't get the nod.

Nipped over to the island tonight to watch the U20s play. Monaghan had a weakened team on but still I thought Tyrone were excellent on a tough night conditions wise. Be nice to see this team go all the way. I think they can!

Monaghan played the second string tonight as they had nothing to play for. Couldn't get top spot and had their Quarter Final berth secured.
Tyrone still impressive in awful conditions. Defence very much on top and littered with outstanding talents and Callum Daly anchors the whole thing really well. Tyrone's squad men definetly put their hands up for selection going forward. Some wealth of options in having Ruairi McCullagh and Noah Grimes putting pressure on that starting forward line.

Wednesday 10 April

Ulster U20FC
Donegal v Armagh, Ballybofey - Postponed
Fermanagh 1-11 Cavan 2-9

Derry 5-16 Antrim 0-3
Tyrone 5-20 Monaghan 0-8

Monaghan played the second string tonight as they had nothing to play for. Couldn't get top spot and had their Quarter Final berth secured. Tyrone still impressive in awful conditions. Tyrone's squad men definetly put their hands up for selection going forward. Some wealth of options in having Ruairi McCullagh and Noah Grimes putting pressure on that starting forward line.

Who is taking Killyclogher?
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Who is taking Killyclogher?

Diarmuid McNulty

[Laois]

Fixtures:

Laois v Leitrim - 6 Points
Down v Westmeath - 2 Points

Donegal v Armagh - 4 Points
Derry v Dublin - 1 Point

[I remain unconvinced by Conor Cush, I am not sure if he is cut out for the top level.]

An Ulster University side backboned by Tyrone players have qualified for the Sigerson Cup final with a 1-13 to 0-11 victory over Maynooth tonight. Darragh and Ruairi Canavan, Ciaran Daly, Conor Cush, Peter Og McCartan, Oisin McCann and Steve Donaghy started for Ulster University while Dara Curran, Adam Donaghy, Eoin Montgomery, James Quinn, Harry Morgan and second-half sub Danny Fullerton were named on the bench.

Oisin McCann for me stood out. Surely worth a go on the County panel, has the physical size and is full of talent. If he got a run with the county I think he would turn into a top player.
I remain unconvinced by Conor Cush, I am not sure if he is cut out for the top level.

Best thing for Conor Cush would be to release him back and let him have a full season with Donaghmore. Was fast tracked too soon after the 2022 U20 win, has done him no favours longer term. Good season with his club would surely help.
Nathan McCarron another who would probably benefit from being released back to his club, two games this year and hooked at half time in both. Wouldn't be good for confidence.

You'd imagine the Omagh boys wouldn't have been in the best of nick of this one after the weekend? Is there many on the panel?

3 of them at the minute. Callum Daly, Ruairi McCullagh and Liam Og Mossey. Probably couldn't rule Charlie Donnelly, Eoin Donaghy or Nathan Farry getting called back up.

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/hogan-cup-hero-daly-completes-tyrone-comeback-to-reel-in-defending-champions-down-BFXU5JL5SZFDZHNGSOKI52BE5E/

Hogan Cup hero Callum Daly completes Tyrone comeback to reel in defending champions Down
Red Hands come from six behind as Mournemen U20s remain winless after two games

EirGrid Ulster U20 Football Championship Section A: Tyrone 0-11 Down 1-8
DEFENDING champions Down are still without a win in the current Ulster U20 Championship campaign after Tyrone came from six points behind to earn a draw at the Dub last night.

Hogan Cup winning captain Callum Daly came off the bench to grab a stoppage-time leveller for the Red Hands as they finally found a way to break down a packed defence.

Down dropped 15 men into their own half, repeatedly thwarting their opponents throughout the first half, and picking off scores on the breakaway.

Dara Mussen and Jamie Doran registered the only points of a low-scoring opening quarter, as the Mournemen led by 0-2 to 0-1, before Oisin Gormley finally got Tyrone off the mark in the 17th minute.

Doran was on target with his second long-range free, and with Ronan Kelly and Tom McCarroll leading the Down charge with their strong running, they continued to raid from deep.

With composure in possession, they crafted another score through Senan Carr, and despite losing full-back David Ruddy to a black card, grabbed a goal with another swift breakaway, finished on 26 minutes by Donal Scullion, to lead by 1-4 to 0-2 at the break.

The Red Hands closed the gap through Ronan Cassidy and Conor Owens (2), but remained vulnerable on the break, with Luke Quinn racing clear for another Down score.

But their six-point lead had been trimmed back to two by the end of the third quarter, and Cormac Devlin made it a one-point game.

Doran kept the Mourne side in front, but late points from Conor Owens and Daly tied it up, though Tyrone will reflect on their wides count of 17, against Down's sole miss.

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/hogan-cup-hero-daly-completes-tyrone-comeback-to-reel-in-defending-champions-down-BFXU5JL5SZFDZHNGSOKI52BE5E/

Hogan Cup hero Callum Daly completes Tyrone comeback to reel in defending champions Down
Red Hands come from six behind as Mournemen U20s remain winless after two games

EirGrid Ulster U20 Football Championship Section A: Tyrone 0-11 Down 1-8
DEFENDING champions Down are still without a win in the current Ulster U20 Championship campaign after Tyrone came from six points behind to earn a draw at the Dub last night.

Hogan Cup winning captain Callum Daly came off the bench to grab a stoppage-time leveller for the Red Hands as they finally found a way to break down a packed defence.

Down dropped 15 men into their own half, repeatedly thwarting their opponents throughout the first half, and picking off scores on the breakaway.

Dara Mussen and Jamie Doran registered the only points of a low-scoring opening quarter, as the Mournemen led by 0-2 to 0-1, before Oisin Gormley finally got Tyrone off the mark in the 17th minute.

Doran was on target with his second long-range free, and with Ronan Kelly and Tom McCarroll leading the Down charge with their strong running, they continued to raid from deep.

With composure in possession, they crafted another score through Senan Carr, and despite losing full-back David Ruddy to a black card, grabbed a goal with another swift breakaway, finished on 26 minutes by Donal Scullion, to lead by 1-4 to 0-2 at the break.

The Red Hands closed the gap through Ronan Cassidy and Conor Owens (2), but remained vulnerable on the break, with Luke Quinn racing clear for another Down score.

But their six-point lead had been trimmed back to two by the end of the third quarter, and Cormac Devlin made it a one-point game.

Doran kept the Mourne side in front, but late points from Conor Owens and Daly tied it up, though Tyrone will reflect on their wides count of 17, against Down's sole miss.