Tyrone Club Football and Hurling

[RouskyRanger]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Something should be in place for the pre season comp for the non county playing club players as they have to wait to April/May to play a competitive game, perhaps a 7 a side tournament could be in place to ensure those not part of county squads have something that will keep them motivated until then.

Of course, it wont be as competitive as a league game but its also something for players to train towards before the league starts.

Beats slugging out training and the odd meaningless friendly. Of course teams in lower division would be as strong as any team in terms of 7 a side esp without county players.

With rotation to whoever wins the year before will host it the following year, with possibility of making it a good fund raising opportunity and of course maybe the introduction of ladies tournament alongside it. Bit of craic if anything & a fun day for all to attend.

Would be a good idea id say, however depending on the number of clubs the only place probably feasible for it would be Garvaghy. Any club ground you would have to limit the teams massively or else do it round a few clubs with the winners of each group moving on. could base it over a few weeks.

[tits for tatts]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Not sure on the 4 point system. Imagine two teams fighting to avoid relegation. One plays the eventual relegated team while worth two points and and the other gets them last few games and get 4 for the same victory, clubs would feel like they've been shafted if that was the case.

Reserve proposal is a good idea i think especially for junior clubs. Lads dont want to be travelling on a friday night for a reserve game at the other end of the county some maybe getting out of work early.

Stand alone fixtures would be good for the money to the county board but id say all clubs would rather play weekend football if possible.

frankly i cant see the four point league happening, thats an easy 20 points if you are lucky with the draw

[bringbackdregish]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Something should be in place for the pre season comp for the non county playing club players as they have to wait to April/May to play a competitive game, perhaps a 7 a side tournament could be in place to ensure those not part of county squads have something that will keep them motivated until then.

Of course, it wont be as competitive as a league game but its also something for players to train towards before the league starts.

Beats slugging out training and the odd meaningless friendly. Of course teams in lower division would be as strong as any team in terms of 7 a side esp without county players.

With rotation to whoever wins the year before will host it the following year, with possibility of making it a good fund raising opportunity and of course maybe the introduction of ladies tournament alongside it. Bit of craic if anything & a fun day for all to attend.

Would keep kildress happy anyway

[RouskyRanger]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Something should be in place for the pre season comp for the non county playing club players as they have to wait to April/May to play a competitive game, perhaps a 7 a side tournament could be in place to ensure those not part of county squads have something that will keep them motivated until then.

Of course, it wont be as competitive as a league game but its also something for players to train towards before the league starts.

Beats slugging out training and the odd meaningless friendly. Of course teams in lower division would be as strong as any team in terms of 7 a side esp without county players.

With rotation to whoever wins the year before will host it the following year, with possibility of making it a good fund raising opportunity and of course maybe the introduction of ladies tournament alongside it. Bit of craic if anything & a fun day for all to attend.

Would keep kildress happy anyway

He's back, you must have been on holidays or something? Or away trying to recruit new members for the return of Dregish

[Goals_Will_Come]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Not sure on the 4 point system. Imagine two teams fighting to avoid relegation. One plays the eventual relegated team while worth two points and and the other gets them last few games and get 4 for the same victory, clubs would feel like they've been shafted if that was the case.

Reserve proposal is a good idea i think especially for junior clubs. Lads dont want to be travelling on a friday night for a reserve game at the other end of the county some maybe getting out of work early.

Stand alone fixtures would be good for the money to the county board but id say all clubs would rather play weekend football if possible.

frankly i cant see the four point league happening, thats an easy 20 points if you are lucky with the draw

The plan for 2026 was 7/8 starred games worth 2 points and 7/8 non starred games worth 4 points - so its definetlty on the table.

[bringbackdregish]

Proposals currently being put forward for the 2026 season include-
 
Starred game system- the first ten league games will be played while county players are missing for the standard two points for an win and one for a draw. The last five games will then be played with the county players and worth 4 points for a win and two for a draw.
 
Discontinuation of preseason competitions- no jim devlin or mcgarrity cup
 
Decoupling and separation of reserve football- due to the number of conceded games, it is proposed that reserve games should be played separate from seniors meaning that it could be possible to have a division 1 senior team with a reserve team playing in division 3. This will mean that reserve and senior games will be played on different days. The idea of splitting the reserve league into east and west sides has also been put forward to try to reduce the number of games conceded.
 
Thirds teams- Any club must show proof of having at least 64 registered players  to enter a thirds team and 80 for a thirds reserve team.
 
Certainty of schedule- All fixtures to be released in early 2026 along with a week break in early July.
 
Standalone fixtures- Key league games to be played midweek on their own to allow people from across the county to attend or even possibly view on Tyrone TV if there is the demand.
 
Bit of a mixed bag in my opinion, anyone any thoughts?

Something should be in place for the pre season comp for the non county playing club players as they have to wait to April/May to play a competitive game, perhaps a 7 a side tournament could be in place to ensure those not part of county squads have something that will keep them motivated until then.

Of course, it wont be as competitive as a league game but its also something for players to train towards before the league starts.

Beats slugging out training and the odd meaningless friendly. Of course teams in lower division would be as strong as any team in terms of 7 a side esp without county players.

With rotation to whoever wins the year before will host it the following year, with possibility of making it a good fund raising opportunity and of course maybe the introduction of ladies tournament alongside it. Bit of craic if anything & a fun day for all to attend.

Would keep kildress happy anyway

He's back, you must have been on holidays or something? Or away trying to recruit new members for the return of Dregish

Was revising for my mid term tests in school, passed them all (except road traffic studies) 

[ClubScene13]

Thought this was all voted on and sorted in April???

https://wearetyrone.com/sport/gaa/senior-and-intermediate-club-leagues-set-for-2026-revamp/

[Boghopper]

I'm sure when people get married they aren't planning their divorce. Things happen, when they put the plan forward they certainly thought they could sustain the numbers all year. I would say you will see a better return this year. I personally would rather have a seperate development league but this is what the county board has decided. User Square_ball typical of the TikTok generation wants everything instant or its no good.

I think there is merit in a development league like the thirds model in Derry. I would say more clubs might enter a development team(s) in a development thirds league independent from Junior football.

[GlenMan]

Thought this was all voted on and sorted in April???

https://wearetyrone.com/sport/gaa/senior-and-intermediate-club-leagues-set-for-2026-revamp/

I hear Martin sludden setup a new committee to come up with these recommendations with a group of people that have little experience in organising games

Anyway according to my club rep, the meeting last night went down like a cup of cold sick. Clubs shot the proposals and their reasoning down

[giveherlong]

I'm sure when people get married they aren't planning their divorce. Things happen, when they put the plan forward they certainly thought they could sustain the numbers all year. I would say you will see a better return this year. I personally would rather have a seperate development league but this is what the county board has decided. User Square_ball typical of the TikTok generation wants everything instant or its no good.

I think there is merit in a development league like the thirds model in Derry. I would say more clubs might enter a development team(s) in a development thirds league independent from Junior football.

Derry have a separate recreational reserve league and knockout for thirds teams. I'm not sure if it's over 35s or not. May have been at one stage

[Brendan]

I'm sure when people get married they aren't planning their divorce. Things happen, when they put the plan forward they certainly thought they could sustain the numbers all year. I would say you will see a better return this year. I personally would rather have a seperate development league but this is what the county board has decided. User Square_ball typical of the TikTok generation wants everything instant or its no good.

I think there is merit in a development league like the thirds model in Derry. I would say more clubs might enter a development team(s) in a development thirds league independent from Junior football.

Derry have a separate recreational reserve league and knockout for thirds teams. I'm not sure if it's over 35s or not. May have been at one stage

Thirds in Derry isnt great, clubs fielding thirds teams but not Reserves, no age limits on it so heavy crossover between reserves and 3rds and I've seen it used to get Senior lads back to full fitness. Not very recreational either, many rows been had