Raising a child with Down syndrome is not without its highs and lows — with parents saying that support services differ wildly around the country, reports Arlene Harris.

Tyrone found their mojo at Healy Park, where they subjected Louth to a punishing and demoralising 17 points defeat in the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers.

Down 0-12 Tyrone 3-11

Tyrone minor manager Mickey Donnelly has given his blessing to star player Conor McKenna’s dream of a professional career in Aussie Rules football — but he still hopes the exciting teenager can be persuaded to commit to the Red Hands.

Cork 2-14 Tyrone 0-20

Offaly 0-08 Tyrone 1-27

By Shaun Cronin, Head Sports Reporter

Tyrone 1-13 Donegal 0-12

Tyrone 1-14 Derry 0-15

WHILE I have often wondered how the man who repairs my bike has survived in business, I have no doubt about how he succeeded as a cyclist.

TYRONE manager Mickey Harte says he couldn’t contemplate leaving a fully fit Brian Dooher out of his starting 15, even though the Tyrone skipper hasn’t played since last summer.

Tyrone captain Brian Dooher will make his first start of the 2009 Championship in Sunday's Ulster SFC final against Antrim in Clones (throw-in 2pm).

A Dublin businessman has gone on trial for allegedly running brothels in the city centre five years ago.

Down 0-16 Tyrone 0-9

Tyrone 2-8 Down 2-8

EVEN though more countries are renouncing the death penalty, more people were put to death last year (5,628) than in either of the previous two years, it was reported in Italy yesterday.

Tyrone won their 11th Ulster SFC title with a battling win over courageous Monaghan at Clones.

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte praised the man above after Peter Canavan held his nerve to hit the deciding point in today's 1-13 to 1-12 All-Ireland SFC semi-final win over Armagh.

The website which included Diego Simeone in an England ‘Nightmare XI’ ﷓ accusing him of ‘‘cheating England out of a major tournament’’ ﷓ might just have been exaggerating a touch.