Tyrone Club Football and Hurling

[orangeman]

orangeman with your experience would you deem that being an obvious manipulation of the media by someone with a vested interest or just shi@@ talk by the journalist.  Is there somebody behind all these bizarre statements aboiut a man who has hardly kicked a ball this year.  I find it all very puzzling. 

IMO there is a campaign to get SON out again - look at all the interviews by Tyrone players - everyone says ( or has been told to say ) that SON will be out again soon.

MH's national league match programme notes kept making reference to SON coming back.

[ziggysego]

I wish the media would let it rest, he's not coming back. All this extra pressure will just re-enforce his decision.

[orangeman]

I wish the media would let it rest, he's not coming back. All this extra pressure will just re-enforce his decision.

I think you're right there Ziggy - where do you think these stories are coming from ?

[Zapatista]

I wish the media would let it rest, he's not coming back. All this extra pressure will just re-enforce his decision.

I agree but I think they are doing this as they are lazy gits who write 50 words about nothing and add something unrelated to make it seem like they are doing something.  their editors have no idea what they are writing about so just let them at it. It's mad what they get away with sometimes.

[orangeman]

I wish the media would let it rest, he's not coming back. All this extra pressure will just re-enforce his decision.

I agree but I think they are doing this as they are lazy gits who write 50 words about nothing and add something unrelated to make it seem like they are doing something.  their editors have no idea what they are writing about so just let them at it. It's mad what they get away with sometimes.

There'd be a large element of truth in that Zapasita. Getting paid to write dung !

[Wee Roddy]

People are talking bout Carman, Dromore etc but Clonoe showed to me on Sunday that they will not be far away. Sunday showed to me from a Carmen perspective that no matter if a teams forward unit is big sharpe or whatever, we have the defenders to cope. It is testimant that 2 off last years better players who got injured recently have not got back in and i cant see them getting in unless for injuries. I think our weakness lies up front and in a fast game i do not think that men well into their 30s is the answer all the time!

[on the sideline]

Anybody know the groups for the og sport?

[KIDDO 4]

Omagh defeated St Macartans Monaghan 2.10, to 1.5 this afternoon in the Brock cup quarter  final in Augher, with St Marys Magherafelt their semi final opposition.

[redcard]

Anybody know the groups for the og sport?

Grade 1

Section A - Cookstown      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   Stewartstown   Cookstown
2   Ardboe   Derrylaughan
3   Kildress   Clonoe
      
Section B - Edendork      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   Naomh Mhuire   Augher
2   Dungannon   Errigal Ciaran
3   Coalisland   Donaghmore
      
Section C - Beragh      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   An Charraig Mhór   Cappagh
2   Beragh   Loughmacrory
3   Pomeroy   Galbally
      
Section D - Omagh      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   Dromore   Omagh
2   Newtownstewart   Greencastle
3   Eskra   Strabane
      

Grade 2      
Section A - Derrytresk      
1   Derrytresk   
2   Brocagh   
3   Rock   
4   Moortown   
5   Brackaville   
      
Section B - Aghaloo      
1   Aghaloo   
2   Eglish   
3   Killeeshil   
4   Moy   
5   Clogher   
      
Section C - Drumquin      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   Trillick   Michael Cusack's
2   Fintona   Drumragh
3   Castlederg   Tattyreagh
      
Section D - Dunamanagh      
   Group 1   Group 2
1   Aghyaran   Urney
2   Clann Na nGael   Glenelly
3   Gortin   Owen Roe's

[Redhand Santa]

Does anybody else think Hughes views in the Tyrone times should be scrapped? The man is making money out of printing gossip and taking cheap shots at referees/county players etc who haven't got such a public forum to defend themselves in. His column is used purely as a divisive weapon and contributes nothing to the local GAA in Tyrone. I wouldn't be surprised if apart from contributing nothing himself he was putting of referees from continuing with their jobs.

He doesn't even check his facts before printing them and if such a reporter existed in England and was printing such rumours about English premiership players he'd be facing hefty legal fees. Today for example he asked the question was Mulligan sent off for verbal and physical abuse of a referee. It was obvious from the article that he'd picked it up from here without even bothering to check its accuracy. He was very quick to blacken the name of the player who has contributed much to the GAA scene in Tyrone without even researching it. Apart from that he also said Ryan Mellon was sent off during the Moy game last week versus Pomeroy and talked of a melee, neither of which was true. He has been taking digs at Dooher getting off with suspension, again based on internet rumours and without knowing what happened.

It's hard to believe Hughes as one of the main GAA reporters in the Times doesn't attend any games. He was complaining only last week of the possibility of having to watch the Tyrone championship game on a snowy picture if it wasn't on the BBC. He has aimed endless sly digs towards Mickey Harte who contributes a huge amount of time to GAA in Tyrone free of charge compared to Hughes who cant even be bothered going to watch the county team or his local club play. And god forbid don't ask him to buy a ticket for your local club. He comes across most weeks as a shit stirrer out to cause rows in the county. Is it any wonder the county squad don't want to be associated with the Times any more.

[KIDDO 4]

Vetting of Club Coaches
It is now policy of Ulster Council and the Tyrone County Board that anyone working with children or vulnerable adults at club level must be vetted.  Clubs are required to sign up to Ulster Council's terms and conditions before it can begin processing applications on behalf of the club.
Each club must nominate an officer who will undertake the following duties:
   The nominated officer will ensure that all information is completed on the disclosure application form.
   The nominated officer will verify and sign off that the requested identification documents are of the individual who the check is being requested for.
   The nominated officer will ensure that all personnel working with children on underage or minor teams or any club activities involving those under the age of 18 i.e Scór have been checked.
   The nominated officer must also complete the AccessNI check.

Three valid identification documents (photocopies are only required) must be produced in the name of the applicant along with a fully completed disclosure application form.

More details can be obtained from www.accessni.gov.uk

All clubs are requested to address this matter asap.  Details of the above have been sent to all club secretaries

If you have any queries please don't hesitate to get in contact with Anne



2008 Club Tyrone / Vhi Summer Camps
The following summer camps will take place this year over a seven week period commencing on Monday 30th June.  Each camp will run from 10am – 1pm each day.   Summer camp application forms are now available and will be distributed to all schools over the coming weeks.  Application forms can also be downloaded from www.tyronegaa.ie (click on the County Board section)

Monday 30th June - Thursday 3rd July
KILLYCLOGHER
BERAGH
OMAGH
ESKRA
AUGHER
OWEN ROES
FINTONA
Naomh Colum Cille (Hurling)
Dungannon (Hurling)

Monday 7th July - Thursday 10th July
MOY
CLOGHER
EGLISH
DERRYTRESK
NEWTOWNSTEWART
AGHYARAN
STRABANE
Beragh (Hurling)
Killyclogher (Hurling)

Monday 14th July - Thursday 17th July
DRUMRAGH
COALISLAND
AGHALOO
LOUGHMACRORY
URNEY
CLANN NA NGAEL
Shamrocks (Hurling)
Fintona (Hurling)

Monday 21st July - Thursday 24th July
BROCKAGH
ROCK
GREENCASTLE
CARRICKMORE
GORTIN
TATTYREAGH
GLENELLY
Eglish (Hurling)
Kildress (Hurling)

Monday 28th July - Thursday 31st July
KILDRESS
POMEROY
ARDBOE
KILLESSHIL
TRILLICK
DROMORE
DUNGANNON
Carrickmore (Hurling)
Augher (Hurling)

Monday 4th August - Thursday 7th August
DRUMQUIN
MOORTOWN
BRACKAVILLE
EDENDORK
GALBALLY
Dromore (Hurling)
Errigal Ciaran (Hurling)

Monday 11th August - Thursday 14th August
DONAGHMORE
STEWARTSTOWN
CLONOE
CASTLEDERG
ERRIGAL CIARAN
COOKSTOWN
Edendork (Hurling)
Ardboe (Hurling)





Football/Hurling Development Camps
The football/hurling development camps will run for children in the 12-15 age group (boys only).  Each camp will run from 2-6pm over three days, (Tues-Thurs).  Camp fee is £20.  All camps will be limited in numbers to a maximum of 60 places.  Venues for the football development camps are listed below:
Venue: Killyclogher       Dates: 8th-10th July
Venue: T.B.C.      Dates 8th-10th July
Venue: Kileeshil      Dates: 29th-31st July
Venue: Clonoe      Dates 29th -31st July

Venues for the hurling development camps will be announced later this week.
We hope all clubs will support this new initiative.


Summer Camp Coaches
A training day for summer camp coaches will take place on Saturday 14th June in Kileeshil at 10:00am, it is compulsory that all coaches looking to work at this years summer camps attend.
All coaches interested in working at this years football/hurling summer camps are requested to send a copy of their coaching CV along with a copy (not the originals) of their foundation and child protection certificate to:

Tyrone County Board Office
1a James Street
Omagh
Co Tyrone
BT78 1DH


Campa Chormaic   
Campa Chormaic was founded three years ago as a memorial to the Tyrone Captain Cormac McAnallen. It is the objective of Campa Chormaic to promote the values of Cormac during the Camp. Irish language classes are organised in the Brantry Bard and in the afternoon the pupils practice their football, camogie and Hurling skills in St. Patrick's G.F.C Eglish, Cormac's club.
 
The arrangements for Campa Chormaic 2008 are;
 
Week 1 – Pupils between 10 – 12 years old. 28th July – 1st August.
Week 2 –Pupils between 12 -16 years old. 4th August – 8th August.
Basic, intermediate and higher level classes are available based on pupils language ability.
Language classes will take place in the morning and will be followed by football, hurling and camogie practice.
Fee £40
A bus will be available from Coalisland and Dungannon.
Morning classes start at 10am and activities finish at 4pm each day.
Expert coaches and intercounty players and greats will visit the camp each week.
 
I would be grateful if you could announce Campa Chormaic within your club. More information is available on our website or you can contact me at the address below.
Yours sincerely,
Conall Ó Máirtín
conall.martin@btinternet.com
07921612816


Foundation Level Coaching Course
A foundation level course will take place on Saturday 21st June, venue t.b.c.


Ulster Council Regional Blitzes
Paul Callaghan (Ulster Council Regional Officer) is currently in the process of organising a number of regional blitzes for clubs in Tyrone, Derry, Donegal and Fermanagh.

U16 Blitz   Venue:Lissan, Fermanagh      Date: Sat 31st May
U14 Blitz   Venue:Clogher         Date: Sat 7th June
U10 Blitz   Venue: Owenbeg         Date: Sun 22nd June
Tyrone will host the U14 regional tournament which is only open to clubs playing at grade 3/4 level.  As hosts of the U14 blitz Tyrone are allowed to enter a maximum of 5 teams, any club which wishes to attend the U14 tournament is requested to get in contact asap as we only have 2 places remaining.  Strabane and Dromore will represent Tyrone in the U16 tournament in Lissan.  Two clubs from the County are invited to attend the U10 blitz in Owenbeg, any club interested in travelling is requested to get in contact.


Tyrone U14 Development Squad Nominations
All clubs are invited to nominate players for the Tyrone U14 development squad.  Players nominated must be of Inter County standard.  The closing date for nominations is Friday 30th May, nominations will not be accepted after the deadline.  Clubs are requested to forward on the playing position(s) of all players nominated.

Tyrone U17 Development Squad Trials
The following players are requested to attend Tyrone U17 development squad trials this Saturday in Greencastle at 9:30am.  All players are requested to bring their own water bottle.
Fergal O Neill   Stewartstown
Jim Hughes   Coalisland
Caolan Loughran   Donaghmore
Conor Hegarty   Beragh
Edward Molloy   Beragh
Christopher Mc Closkey   Brocagh
Bernard Moss   Aghyaran
Niall Morgan   N Mhuire
Stephen Mc Aliskey   N Mhuire
Connor Gribbon   N Mhuire
Shea Mc Guigan   Ardboe
Thomas Wylie   Ardboe
Stephen Hackett   Errigal Ciaran
Christopher Kelly   Errigal Ciaran
Peter Keenan   Gortin
  Oisin MacNia   Cookstown
Gerard Carlin   Carrickmore
Eamon Mc Govern   Michael Cusacks
Stephen Beaddie   Moy
Ryan Mallon   Moy
Aaron Mc Laughlin   Eglish
Ciaran Mossey   Gortin
Conor Mc Creesh   Rock
Conor Heron   Moortown
Dara Mc Guinness   Brackaville
Brian Mc Glinchey   Galbally
Pearse Mc Carney   Fintona
Peter Mallon   Moy
Sean Donnelly   N Mhuire
Michael Devlin   Stewartstown
Liam Slater   Derrytresk
Damon Teague   Omagh
Conor Mc Aliskey   Clonoe
Ronan Mc Namee   Aghyaran
Declan Connolly   Augher
Martin Mc Elhatton   Augher
Mark Corry   Castlederg
Ciaran Harper   Castlederg
Paul Mc Laughlin   Clonoe
Jarlath O Hagan   Coalisland
Niall Gavin   Derrytresk
Sean Slater   Derrytresk
Eoin Donaghey   Donaghmore
Mark Faloon   Donaghmore
Pierce Mc Girr   Drumquin
Jonathan Toal   Dungannon
Gregory Jordan   Eglish
Stephen Quinn   Eglish
Aaron Mc Carney   Fintona
Colm Hicks   Glenelly
Ciaran Mc Connell   Glenelly
Mark Mc Nulty   Greencastle
Mark Carson   Greencastle
Dean Mc Nally   Kildress
Philip Lennon   Kildress
Stephen Small   Kileeshil
Liam Mc Donald   Killyclogher
Matthew Drumm   Killyclogher
Tiernan Mc Cann   Killyclogher
Gavin Quinn   Moortown
Darryn Bradley   Omagh
Barry Tierney   Omagh
Aaron Mc Laughlin   Strabane
Conal Mc Glinchey   Strabane
Kevin Grogan   Carrickmore
James O Brien   Killyclogher
Jack Connolly   Killyclogher



Ulster Council Development Squad Blitzes
Saturday 26th July   U17 Blitz      Venue: MUSA      Time: 10:00am
Saturday 2nd August   Buncrana Cup Blitz   Venue: MUSA      Time: 10:00am
Saturday 9th August   U16 Blitz      Venue: MUSA      Time: 10:00am   
Saturday 30th August   U17 Blitz      Venue: MUSA      Time: 10:00am


First Aid Course
Global Horizon are running a one day emergency first aid course on Saturday 7th June in Omagh.  Course fee is £45 (certificate valid for three years).  If you are interested in attending please get in contact.

[KIDDO 4]

Tyrone collected the first of what they hope will be much silverware when they had two points to spare in the Ulster Minor League final over a gallant Meath side at Kingspan Breffni Park on Saturday afternoon.
As was the case in the original tie there was never much between the sides with the winners holding a slender one point advantage at the break.
Early in the second half Meath turned things around to lead but on the day Tyrone were the better sideand they would have won by a more comfortable margin had they not kicked a dozen wides over the course of the sixty minutes.
This in essence was a fine team performance from Tyrone and was ideal preparation ahead of their forthcoming Ulster championship meeting with Down with the likes of Peter Harte, Niall McKenna, Ryan Pickering and Kyle Coney in particular catching the eye.
lightning
Tyrone almost got off to a lightning start when Pickering, Coney and Diarmuid McNulty combined to carve open the Meath defence for Matthew Donnelly to race in on goal but his shot cracked off the left hand post with keeper Padraig Curran beaten.
Meath corner forward Paddy Gilsenan opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a fisted point but moments later Coney hit a peach from the left wing with the outside of the boot to level matters.
It was the Royal county though who were making the most of their limited possession and efforts from Gilsenan and Michael Newman had them two ahead by the ninth minute.

Tyrone though started to get into their stride and points from McKenna, Donnelly and Coney were followed by a brilliant goal from the latter as he crashed the ball to the net after catching a high ball in from Pickering.
Meath corner back William Carry and substitute Mark Collins reduced the deficit to the minimum and that's the way it remained at the break after McNulty and Gilsenan had exchanged points.
Within thirty seconds of the restart a converted thirty metre free from Mark Battersby had the sides level before midfielder Damian Carroll put them in front for the first time since the opening score of the game.
Collins then edged the Royals two in front in the ninth minute but they were to add just one more point for the remainder of the tie as Tyrone seized control.
traded
Coney and Donnelly drew Tyrone level before substitute Paddy McNeice gave them a lead that they were never to lose.
Brilliant play from Coney saw him go past four challenges before traded passes with McKenna to fire over an inspirational point before McKenna capped a forty metre run with a fine score as well.
Meath ended a fifteen minute barren spell with a Battersby point but that proved to be the last score of the game as Tyrone took the title.

[ONeill]

You should give credit to the author Kiddo.

Definitely schooled in Dromore.

[ziggysego]

Definately a picky teacher.

[Hereiam]

Any word on the Strabane game tonite in Div 3