Defending champions Coalisland got over a tricky first-round hurdle at Edendrok tonight, easing to a 1-14 to 0-12 win over Ardboe to set up a repeat of last year’s LCC Group Tyrone SFC final against Killyclogher.

“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.