DAVID GILLICK did not even know how to turn on the washing machine when he moved lock, stock and barrel to Loughborough in pursuit of excellence under renowned 400m coach Nick Deakin.

SERIOUS concerns have been raised about security at a high support unit for troubled children after it was revealed 17 juveniles absconded last year.

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte will use today's game against Antrim in Dungannon as a chance to experiment.

It was ‘six of the best’ for 2004 Vodafone All-Star nominee Paddy Bradley as he hit the winning point for Derry in their 0-08 to 1-04 Dr McKenna Cup Section B clash with Armagh today.

Dr McKenna Cup holders Tyrone began their 2005 season in style at Kingspan Breffni Park this afternoon, as they dismissed a depleted Cavan side 3-14 to 0-7.