Event: Dr McKenna Cup

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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David Clifford’s red, Cork cuts, and home disadvantage: The weekend’s GAA talking points

Our writers chat through the main talking points from the weekend’s Allianz League action.

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Stephen McMenamin ruled out of the League for Donegal

Donegal are to be without a host of players for their Allianz League Division 1 opener against Mayo on Saturday in Ballybofey.

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Injuries force Mickey Harte to delay panel cut

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte is set to postpone his annual January cull due to an injury crisis ahead of the start of the Allianz League.

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Holders Tyrone ease past Down to reach McKenna Cup final

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Mickey Harte wants all ties to AFL cut

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McKenna Cup: Bonner claims Donegal may not be able to field team for potential semi-final

Beggan hails the second coming of ‘Banty’

Rory Beggan says Seamus McEnaney is a “positive presence” in the Monaghan dressing-room and is excited about playing under him for the first time.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2019

'I don’t think it’s a retirement, it’s just a break': Connor McAliskey opts out of Tyrone squad for 2020

Connor McAliskey has left the Tyrone squad, and will play no part in the Red Hands’ challenge for honours in 2020.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Declan Bonner tightlipped on missing Donegal trio

Dr McKenna Cup semi-final Armagh 0-14 Donegal 1-10

Mon, 14 Jan, 2019

Allianz League talking points: Banner show composure

The talking points from this weekend’s GAA action. 

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

Donegal set sights on Kerry after impressive win over Armagh

Dr McKenna Cup semi-final: Donegal 0-20 - Armagh 1-10: Donegal can now shelve their interest in the Dr McKenna Cup having sealed a final place with a fine second-half performance, overcoming Armagh at Celtic Park on Saturday night.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Connor McAliskey makes scoring return for Tyrone

Connor McAliskey scored a goal on his first game for Tyrone in exactly a year as the Red Hands beat Antrim 4-20 to 2-11 in the Athletic Grounds.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2018

Injury finally gets better of Tyrone stalwart McMahon

Tyrone’s Joe McMahon brought the curtain down on his inter-county career yesterday, admitting defeat in his battle to overcome injury.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Rumours of Donegal demise appear greatly exaggerated

When there was a spate of retirements and non-committals over the winter months, Donegal’s obituary was being penned in some quarters.

Mon, 20 Mar, 2017

Mickey Harte expects fierce battle from Kevin McStay's Roscommon

Mickey Harte is braced for a Roscommon onslaught against his Division One newcomers in Sunday’s NFL opener.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Tyrone v Derry - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Final

Dominant Tyrone ease past Derry to collect sixth successive McKenna Cup

Tyrone’s dominance over neighbours Derry shows no sign of abating, and another convincing win saw them collect a sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup title at Pairc Esler.

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017

Rookie Ben McKinless loyal to goalkeeping union

Rookie Derry goalkeeper Ben McKinless showed solid defensive instincts yesterday, backing the county’s established number one over his blunder against Tipperary last summer.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Tyrone on target to land sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup

Tyrone 0-14 Fermanagh 0-11: Tyrone remain on course for a sixth successive Dr McKenna Cup title following their three points win over battling Fermanagh at Clones.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

Tyrone come good to advance to semi-finals

The semi-final pairings for the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup were confirmed last night after the final set of group fixtures.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Donegal must plan without experienced trio

Yesterday’s confirmation of the inter-county retirements of Rory Kavanagh, Christy Toye, and David Walsh means Donegal will be without another trio of experienced players for the year ahead.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Connor McAliskey: ‘My plan is to come back bigger and stronger’ after season-ending injury

“Sixty-two minutes into the year 2017 and it’s over…” the devastating words of resignation from Tyrone’s attacking ace Connor McAliskey as he struggles to deal with the cruel fact his season is over.

Wed, 11 Jan, 2017

Cavan end 15-year Tyrone hoodoo

Cavan 1-13 Tyrone 0-12: Cavan clinched their first competitive win at senior level over Tyrone since 2001 with a gritty Dr McKenna Cup victory at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2017

Cavan's Killian Clarke eyes Dublin scalp in league opener

Cavan defender Killian Clarke says a shock opening round league win over All-Ireland champions Dublin would be the perfect way to get their season up and running.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Meath v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 1

Charlie Vernon open to Jamie Clarke return

Charlie Vernon says Jamie Clarke would be welcomed back “with open arms” by the Armagh players if he decides to return in 2017.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Donegal v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 4B

Donegal set to give keeper championship debut

Eleven years have passed since Donegal gave a goalkeeper a debut in the championship.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Gaelic football badly needs some sleeping giants to roar

Last month before his current charges Fermanagh played his native Down in a Dr McKenna Cup game, Pete McGrath gave a revealing insight into the Down psyche.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Briain Ó Beaglaíoch makes Kerry debut at Croker

Kerry will field eight starters from last September’s All-Ireland final loss to Dublin when they open the Allianz Football League Division 1 against Dublin in Croke Park tomorrow night (7pm).

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

13-man Tyrone claim McKenna Cup with late penalty goal in extra time

Old foes Tyrone and Derry served up a classic at the Athletic Grounds, with the Red Hands emerging victorious in extra-time to take a fifth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Sat, 23 Jan, 2016

Connor McAliskey spurs Tyrone to final

Tyrone 1-13, Fermanagh 0-9. Two pivotal second-half moments went a long way towards deciding the outcome of yesterday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final at Clones.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2016

Kevin Niblick pushes forward against Justin Mahon and Conor Clarke 13/1/2016

Tyrone turn on the power to sweep Antrim aside

Tyrone 2-9 Antrim 0-6: Holders Tyrone swept into the Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals with a comfortable win over Antrim at Healy Park last night.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

Dr McKenna Cup semi-finalists confirmed after night of action

Tyrone and Fermanagh both made it three wins from three outings on Wednesday evening.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

Down v Fermanagh - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group B Round 2

Sean Quigley on song as Fermanagh dominate

Dr McKenna Cup - Down 0-8 Fermanagh 0-14: If Eamonn Burns wondered how difficult his first year as Down manager might be, he got a good idea yesterday, as Fermanagh ensured his home debut ended in heavy defeat.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Cavan v UUJ - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group C Round 2

Dr McKenna Cup: Seanie Johnston back in action for Cavan

Seanie Johnston made a long-awaited return for Cavan in Saturday night’s crushing 3-14 to 0-9 win over UUJ at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Referee Maggie Farrelly makes GAA history in Garvaghey

Fermanagh 1-13 St Mary’s 0-14: It might have taken 132 years to get to this point, but the sight of a woman taking charge of a senior inter-county match for the first time was fairly memorable when it came.

Thu, 07 Jan, 2016

Armagh v Cavan - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group C Round 1

Cavan claim victory after fiery day in Crossmaglen

Cavan 2-8 Armagh 0-11: Any lingering notion that the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup is nothing more than a gentle preamble into the more serious business of the GAA season was emphatically kicked into touch in this turbulent, fractious encounter at Oliver Plunkett Park, Crossmaglen yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Mickey Harte gives youth its fling as Tyrone off to a flyer

Tyrone 3-17 Queen’s University 0-11: Mickey Harte handed out seven debuts to inject some young blood into his team, and they responded with a commanding performance as the Dr McKenna Cup holders began their title defence with a resounding win at Healy Park.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Donegal v Down - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group B Round 1

Frank McGlynn's early goal decisive for Donegal

Donegal 1-11 Down 0-11: Frank McGlynn’s goal, after only 68 seconds, fired Donegal to a useful opening-day win over Down, in the Dr McKenna Cup, at Ballybofey.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2016

Boss Mickey Harte challenges Tyrone to build on 2015

Mickey Harte has claimed Tyrone’s run to the All-Ireland semi-final this summer can only be viewed as a success if they back it up in 2016 by reaching the final or win an Ulster title.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Martin McAviney offers to mediate McKenna Cup disputes

Ulster Council president Martin McAviney last night volunteered his services as mediator in any disputes over players for the Dr McKenna Cup.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

Michael Murphy: Perfect tackling technique key for Donegal

Michael Murphy admits the Donegal panel have been working on their tackling drills ahead of the Ulster SFC preliminary round tie with Tyrone in Ballybofey on Sunday.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Players to watch in the up-coming Allianz National Football Leagues

Here are four players we think could have a breakthrough season in 2015.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Molloy leaves Donegal panel to ‘find spark’

Dermot Molloy has left the Donegal panel and will concentrate on his club football as tries to "find the spark again".

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Tyrone 

Tyrone 1-13 Cavan 0-10: Dr McKenna Cup final: Mickey Harte admitted Tyrone needed to "change the script" in order to secure another four-in-a-row of McKenna Cup titles after Saturday night’s win in the Athletic Grounds.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Second-half comeback gives Tyrone fourth McKenna Cup in a row

Tyrone turned on the power in the second half to shatter Breffni dreams and win a fourth successive Dr McKenna Cup title.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Tyrone and Cavan to face off in Dr McKenna Cup final - again

Holders Tyrone will meet Cavan in a repeat of last year’s Dr McKenna Cup final, after easily beating Armagh in last night’s semi-final at the Athletic Grounds.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Fermanagh do enough

Donegal 0-12 Fermanagh 2-5

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Tyrone on course for McKenna Cup title after another victory

Tyrone 1-11 Antrim 0-7

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Today's Dr McKenna Cup results

The semi-final line-up in the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup has been confirmed following the completion of the remaining weather-affected Round Three ties.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2015

Gavin McParland sensational for Armagh in Dr McKenna Cup win

Armagh 2-11 St Mary’s 0-14: A stunning 2-4 contribution from livewire corner-forward Gavin McParland underpinned this hard-earned Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup win for Armagh at the saturated Athletic Grounds last night.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Weather hits Dr McKenna Cup fixtures

Ulster Council chiefs aim to complete the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup on schedule despite the postponement of four group stage fixtures last night.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

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