Harte keeps a clear focus after victory

TYRONE'S victory over Mayo in Castlebar was not just another stride on the road to retaining their Allianz NFL title.

Instead, it was a small step forward from what manager Mickey Harte described as "the sad occasion they had to experience in the last couple of weeks".

The memory of deceased captain Cormac McAnallen was everywhere. On the field, it was most obviously illustrated by the retirement of his number three jersey. In the dressing room it was shown by a card of thanks from the grieving family.