Person: Cathal McCarron

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Tyrone have been eyeing Kingdom duel for some time

Amazing the things you pick up while out and about.

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Cork and Tyrone on journeys of discovery

Less a ‘GAA thing’ and more a football thing

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Did Tyrone narrow pitch to prepare for Ballybofey?

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Fears Cathal McCarron ruled out for the season after cryptic tweet

Galway turned up with a plan. What was Kerry’s?

GAA team news: Down and Tyrone change goalkeepers for qualifier clashes

Down will be without their free-taker Donal O’Hare for their round 2 Qualifier against Cavan on Saturday.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2018

Tyrone playmaker Mark Bradley out of Carlow clash

Tyrone suffered a blow last night with the news that playmaker Mark Bradley has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury and will miss Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC qualifier at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Talking points: Tipperary supporters have to make do with the sound of silence from top table

Our writers analyse the weekend’s GAA talking points...

Mon, 21 May, 2018

Donegal crowned champs after thrilling McKenna Cup final

Tyrone 1-12 Donegal 1-16: Donegal and Tyrone threw the play-books out the window and served up an entertaining Bank of Ireland McKenna Cup final.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2018

Dubs add more of that secret sauce

A test, yes, of sorts for Dublin.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2018

John Fogarty's August All-Stars

David Clarke (Mayo)

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Tyrone squad put faith in pre-match rosary

Tyrone defender Ronan McNamee says the entire group have bought into their pre-match ritual of reciting a decade of the rosary at the behest of manager Mickey Harte.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2017

GAA players put through the rumour mill

If ‘controvassy’ is the lifeblood of the Premier League, the GAA has long gorged on rumour and hearsay, writes Larry Ryan.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2017

Guardiola’s display reveals sport’s common humanity

Twenty years ago this month, one of the first films to cover the burgeoning commercialisation of sport was playing in cinemas all around the country.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2017

If all that matters is the gambling rush, it’s time to make a call

Sports writer, John Fogarty, enters the mind of the problem gambler and reveals how easily the issue can take over your life.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Niall McNamee determined to enjoy final glory

Leinster finals haven’t been kind to Niall McNamee, who has spent over half his life playing in them and losing.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2016

Morning briefing: Early warning system to tackle suicide in Cork. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

Dublin v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 4

Open book Cathal McCarron gives us new insight into Tyrone

It says a lot about just how explosive a book Cathal McCarron has written that there’s been barely mention of just how explosive some of its football passages are.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2016

Victims need to be heard too

Not too long ago, on a weekday morning, a woman rang the sports desk. The woman hadn’t been speaking long before it became evident her voice was shaking with anger.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016

No shortage of page turners for Irish Book Awards shortlist

Diverse and exciting writing talent has been shortlisted across 14 categories for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016

GAA star had to be restrained after pub row, court told

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.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

Monday evening briefing: Limerick reeling from loss of local hero ‘Axel’ Foley. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Tipperary footballers' odyssey rewarded with five All Star nominations

A point separated them in the All-Ireland final replay five days ago but Dublin and Mayo claim an equal share of the spoils in this year’s Opel GAA-GPA All Star football nominations, each picking up 11.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2016

Mayo v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship - Quarter-Final

Only a single point separated Mayo and Tyrone in their All-Ireland quarter-final

The winners face Tipperary in the semi-finals.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Tyrone football star may face additional charge

Tyrone Gaelic football star Cathal McCarron has appeared in court charged in connection with a public order incident on a Dublin street.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Sean Cavanagh: 'We became men today'

Tyrone 0-13 Donegal 0-11: “We became men today.” Seán Cavanagh had proven long before now that he is most certainly one of those but you knew what he meant. This Tyrone team hadn’t earned their spurs before yesterday. Now they have.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

How saying no to Mickey Harte worked out for Niall McGinn

Niall McGinn will tell you he never had a long-term career mapped out when he chose soccer over Gaelic football, but he is eternally grateful for eschewing more appealing short-term gains when he did.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016

Tyrone almost come a cropper against Cavan

Cavan 3-7 Tyrone 0-16: It took a winter’s day in Clones to herald the start of summer, but finally, we got a game worthy of the name.

Mon, 20 Jun, 2016

Tyrone dig it out but Mickey Harte raises concern

Tyrone 0-10 Cavan 0-8: A dour, defensive battle at Healy Park finally swung in Tyrone’s favour as they edged out Ulster neighbours Cavan to take the opening day points.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2016

Tyrone v Derry - Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup Final

Tony Scullion defends ‘pure gentleman’ Damian Barton

Tyrone 1-22 Derry 1-17 (AET): Derry assistant manager Tony Scullion defended Damian Barton after the Oak Leaf boss was sent to the stand for getting involved in a brawl during Saturday night’s dramatic McKenna Cup final.

Mon, 25 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

Penalties for diving won’t be upgraded for 2016 GAA season

Diving will not be upgraded to a black or red card this year, as the GAA’s playing rules committee requires more time to study the area.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

Derry v Tyrone - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group A Round 2

Damian Barton bemused as Tyrone edge it

Derry 4-6 Tyrone 1-16: Derry boss Damian Barton was left bemused after a controversial second-half red card helped Tyrone to victory in an pulsating McKenna Cup clash before before 5,179 spectators at Owenbeg.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

3 key battles: Sean Cavanagh key to Tyrone’s hopes of upset

Peter Crowley (Kerry) v Sean Cavanagh (Tyrone)

Sun, 23 Aug, 2015

Monaghan unchanged as McCarron returns for Tyrone

On the basis of the announced team at least, Monaghan have chosen to leave well enough alone by naming the same 15 that started the Ulster final for tomorrow’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Tyrone.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

O’Brien gets nod over Buckley in Kerry half-forward line

Stephen O’Brien replaces Johnny Buckley in the only change to the Kerry side for Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final with Kildare in Croke Park (2pm).

Sun, 02 Aug, 2015

‘Disjointed’ Tyrone in search of their mojo

Tyrone 1-14 Limerick 0-8: Tyrone may well travel far through the Qualifiers, but they have a longer road to negotiate before they can be considered the force they were in the glorious noughties.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Sean Cavanagh’s warning over ‘sledging’ effects on vulnerable players

"I am accustomed myself to not taking it personally and have sort of laughed it off through the years. But yeah, there will be players that can’t do that."

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Could Bryan Sheehan’s return save Kerry from the GAA Division 1 drop?

Art is born of humiliation. [W.H. Auden]

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

Jimmy Barry-Murphy expects tough Tribe battle

Cork travel to face Galway in the Allianz NHL on Sunday and boss Jimmy Barry-Murphy has made a raft of changes for the game, a total of five alterations since the win over Dublin.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2015

Staying up now the priority for Dublin, cautions Jim Gavin

Back-to-back Allianz League winners they may be but Dublin will suffer the ignominy of relegation if they continue to play like they did on Saturday night.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Late goal gives Dublin a draw against Tyrone

Dublin plundered a point with a late Dean Rock goal at Croke Park, robbing Tyrone of a win they looked certain to claim.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Mayo unable to break Red Hands' defence

Tyrone went back to basics to kick-start their NFL campaign, stunning Mayo with a defensive shut-out at McHale Park.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2015

McGuigan impressed by McCarron’s Tyrone return

Tyrone legend Brian McGuigan has welcomed Cathal McCarron’s return to county football — but admits this represents a last chance for the former All-Star nominee to salvage his career.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Huge blow for Tyrone as McGinley opts out

Ciarán McGinley will not play for Tyrone in 2015.

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

McCarron capable of competing at top level, insists Coggins

Prodigal son Cathal McCarron is capable of competing at the top level with Tyrone again.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

O’Neill goal at death ends wait for Omagh

Omagh/St Enda’s 1-10 Carrickmore 0-12

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

Donohue tragedy compelled us to act

Dessie Farrell says the death of Galway hurler Niall Donohue has compelled the GPA to extend their mental health programme.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013

Surge in calls by GAA players to counselling line

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) are encouraged by the news that the number of county players using their confidential counselling service has trebled this year.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013