Tyrone Club Football and Hurling

[Norf Tyrone]

Where is Donal Magee from?

Killyclogher. The man with the cap !

Funnilly enough. I know him now!

[mick the master]

Where is Donal Magee from?

Killyclogher. The man with the cap !

Funnilly enough. I know him now!

Good man at his job

[BennyHarp]

Collie Holmes - modest; unassuming; underrated player and a very nice person, who has given 16 years to the Tir Eoghain cause. Not many can say that.
Pity that the old "internals" caused him to see out his playing career in Armagh.

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Didn't know Holmes was around in 1996. That's a long stint. Was excellent in 2nd half of 2005 final, came on and cleaned out Kirby setting up Tyrone's 2nd half dominance.

Yeah thats some stint in the county colours alright! Had some good days for Tyrone though I always felt that he was probably best at centre half back, a great reader of the game and very strong, but he never seemed to get muich of a run out in that position. His versatility and willingness to do a job for the team in their problem positions perhaps hindered him from  nailing down a regular position and becoming the really outstanding county player he had the potential to be!

[No way ref]

Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 
Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Very good point and one our club should remember in future.

Did youse not sack your home grown managers at the end of last year

Indeed we did and took on a much better home grown manager.

Indeed you did and you brought in an outside trainer, an outside physio who attended every training session and game, took the squad away for at least two overnight stays but sure i'm sure it was all worth it.
Isnt it funny how an umpires decision can be the difference in one club investing wisely and another club investing foolishly

[Sanchez]

a gentleman, as strong as a bull, and by far the most intelligent reader of a game on the panel.

A great servant to Tyrone GAA and deserved all the success he achieved in recent years!

Anyone ever notice that any picture of Collie always has him sticking his tongue out when in action??

[DCR]

a gentleman, as strong as a bull, and by far the most intelligent reader of a game on the panel.

A great servant to Tyrone GAA and deserved all the success he achieved in recent years!

Anyone ever notice that any picture of Collie always has him sticking his tongue out when in action??

Mickey Magee has the same habit. Makes your blood run cold at the thoughts of him taking a dig on the chin.

[orangeman]

a gentleman, as strong as a bull, and by far the most intelligent reader of a game on the panel.

A great servant to Tyrone GAA and deserved all the success he achieved in recent years!

Anyone ever notice that any picture of Collie always has him sticking his tongue out when in action??

Mickey Magee has the same habit. Makes your blood run cold at the thoughts of him taking a dig on the chin.

Our stalwart corner back Eugene Og has a similar habit too I believe.

[EC Unique]

Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 
Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Very good point and one our club should remember in future.

Did youse not sack your home grown managers at the end of last year

Indeed we did and took on a much better home grown manager.

Indeed you did and you brought in an outside trainer, an outside physio who attended every training session and game, took the squad away for at least two overnight stays but sure i'm sure it was all worth it.
Isnt it funny how an umpires decision can be the difference in one club investing wisely and another club investing foolishly

The league win has little bearing on deciding if a good decision on management was made. The progress we made over the season in general does. Errigal are just League winners on the over all year and took the eventual Championship winners to a replay where we were beat by 1 score. Errigal managers will be ultimately judged on Championship success. A league win is just a stepping stone for this young team towards greater things.

[Triucha Abu]

Quote from: MR99 on November 09, 2009, 04:56:13 PM
Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 

Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Are you long mad on?.....clontibret dont have much opposition within their own county? What about the fact they played Magheracloone in the quarters in Monaghan SFC and it went to a replay or the fact they went to a replay with Blayney in the semi final and beat them after extra time??? I was at the Dromore/Carrickmore semi which was billed as probably the 2 best teams in Tyrone playing.....i seen better Junior C football.

wouldnt it be great if tyrone football could live up to the standards of monaghan 

Monaghans football is that good that they have won how many all irelands!

Quote from: MR99 on November 09, 2009, 04:56:13 PM
Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 

Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Are you long mad on?.....clontibret dont have much opposition within their own county? What about the fact they played Magheracloone in the quarters in Monaghan SFC and it went to a replay or the fact they went to a replay with Blayney in the semi final and beat them after extra time??? I was at the Dromore/Carrickmore semi which was billed as probably the 2 best teams in Tyrone playing.....i seen better Junior C football.

wouldnt it be great if tyrone football could live up to the standards of monaghan 

Lads all im saying is dont be dissing Monaghan, Antrim or Donegal club football, its as good as it in Tyrone.....altho saying that in Tyrone yis would be safer playing ur football in a boxing ring

[BennyHarp]

Quote from: MR99 on November 09, 2009, 04:56:13 PM
Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 

Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Are you long mad on?.....clontibret dont have much opposition within their own county? What about the fact they played Magheracloone in the quarters in Monaghan SFC and it went to a replay or the fact they went to a replay with Blayney in the semi final and beat them after extra time??? I was at the Dromore/Carrickmore semi which was billed as probably the 2 best teams in Tyrone playing.....i seen better Junior C football.

wouldnt it be great if tyrone football could live up to the standards of monaghan 

Monaghans football is that good that they have won how many all irelands!

Quote from: MR99 on November 09, 2009, 04:56:13 PM
Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 

Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Are you long mad on?.....clontibret dont have much opposition within their own county? What about the fact they played Magheracloone in the quarters in Monaghan SFC and it went to a replay or the fact they went to a replay with Blayney in the semi final and beat them after extra time??? I was at the Dromore/Carrickmore semi which was billed as probably the 2 best teams in Tyrone playing.....i seen better Junior C football.

wouldnt it be great if tyrone football could live up to the standards of monaghan 

Lads all im saying is dont be dissing Monaghan, Antrim or Donegal club football, its as good as it in Tyrone.....altho saying that in Tyrone yis would be safer playing ur football in a boxing ring

Hilarious!! 

[Tommo2]

Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 
Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Very good point and one our club should remember in future.

Did youse not sack your home grown managers at the end of last year

Indeed we did and took on a much better home grown manager.

Indeed you did and you brought in an outside trainer, an outside physio who attended every training session and game, took the squad away for at least two overnight stays but sure i'm sure it was all worth it.
Isnt it funny how an umpires decision can be the difference in one club investing wisely and another club investing foolishly

The league win has little bearing on deciding if a good decision on management was made. The progress we made over the season in general does. Errigal are just League winners on the over all year and took the eventual Championship winners to a replay where we were beat by 1 score. Errigal managers will be ultimately judged on Championship success. A league win is just a stepping stone for this young team towards greater things.

This is very true. The last manager that led Errigal to league sucess was immediately relieved of his duties.

[Dell]

Ronan McGarrity for Carmen?
Conal Sherridan to stay with Galbally?
Pascal Canavan for Lough?
Noel McGinn and Joe Canavan for Omagh?

[EC Unique]

Congrats to Errigal, a league title was deserved for the way the played all year and I think they were definitely the most consistent league team and will be hard to stop next year.  A Big worry for Carmen if teams are going to put men like young Harte and Collie McCullagh at CHF to expose Gormley's lack of pace, why was Conor ever moved from the midfield in the first place, especially when Ciaran McAleer is quite a good CHB?  I think with Dromore and Errigal being the victors this year with local managers, maybe teams have to look again at the benefit of outside managers with their high fees and what they bring to their clubs. 
Hard luck to Dromore yesterday, nothing seemed to go right for them on the day but I am sure them boys will be back, they would have taken a Tyrone title and losing in the first round of Ulster at the start of the year.  Losing McMahon before the throw in was a major blow then having to bring him on early when clearly not fully fit for the unfortunate Kevin Donnelly didn't help matters.  The referee giving Clontibret a point that was clearly wide (as confirmed by the umpire) certainly didn't give them any belief that they were going to get justice.  In fairness it was hard hitting but nothing cynical and the ref done a reasonable job after that.  It takes that much effort for club's to win the Tyrone Club Championship that they always seem to be knackered by the time they reach the Ulster Club.  It is similar to the way the Ulster Inter County teams used to be when they won Ulster they could not perform in the All-Ireland.  Clontibret, St. Galls, St. Eunan's etc... dont have much opposition in their own county and can come into the Ulster Club with a freshness that Tyrone club's cant.

Very good point and one our club should remember in future.

Did youse not sack your home grown managers at the end of last year

Indeed we did and took on a much better home grown manager.

Indeed you did and you brought in an outside trainer, an outside physio who attended every training session and game, took the squad away for at least two overnight stays but sure i'm sure it was all worth it.
Isnt it funny how an umpires decision can be the difference in one club investing wisely and another club investing foolishly

The league win has little bearing on deciding if a good decision on management was made. The progress we made over the season in general does. Errigal are just League winners on the over all year and took the eventual Championship winners to a replay where we were beat by 1 score. Errigal managers will be ultimately judged on Championship success. A league win is just a stepping stone for this young team towards greater things.

This is very true. The last manager that led Errigal to league sucess was immediately relieved of his duties.

And rightly so. His style of play was terrible and should have done much better with the players available.

[stpauls]

I see that Rocwell's sponsorship of Tyrone has come to an end.

where have you been, i heard that a couple of weeks ago, and i am not even a Tyrone man! 

[orangeman]

I see that Rocwell's sponsorship of Tyrone has come to an end.

where have you been, i heard that a couple of weeks ago, and i am not even a Tyrone man! 

Oooooppps  !!!!


Rocwell still Tyrone sponsors

Tyrone sponsors Rocwell
11 November 2009


The Tyrone county board has denied reports that sponsors Rocwell have run into financial problems and won't be able to continue their sponsorship next year.

The Pomeroy-based water company was angered at recent speculation that they had gone into liquidation. Owned by brothers Frank and Michael Quinn, Rocwell took over the Tyrone sponsorship in 2004, initially signing up for four years in a deal believed to be worth in the region of EUR700,000, before committing to a new three-year deal which started last year.

Tyrone PRO Damien Harvey told the Irish Daily Star: "Our bottom line is that Rocwell have another year to run on their sponsorship deal and we are looking forward to renewing acquaintances over the next year.

"They are very much there and they are looking forward to their other year left.

"Anything we have been hearing is all rumour and Brian Quinn himself is keen to dispel it.

"They have been very good sponsors to us and have put a lot of money into Tyrone GAA and we are happy to stick with them through this."