A season-ending injury was one thing, but missing out on an All-Ireland final is completely another for a recovering addict like Cathal McCarron. As the Tyrone defender explains, though, he’s learned how to cope.

Injured Tyrone defender Cathal McCarron has told those criticising the camp’s stance against RTÉ to inform themselves before casting judgement.

Tyrone will be without experienced defender Cathal McCarron for Saturday’s Super 8s clash with All-Ireland champions Dublin.

Tyrone Gaelic football star Cathal McCarron had to be restrained after getting into a row with staff at a Temple Bar pub, a court has heard.

“I had sold my body. I had blackened my soul. All for just two days gambling.”