Memory of McAnallen inspires Tyrone

TYRONE’S high-octane heroes may have stripped Kerry of their All-Ireland crown yesterday, but the real inspiration was nowhere to be seen, winning coach Mickey Harte revealed.

“It was only this week that the players were able to mention his name freely,” said Harte. “And you knew that Cormac McAnallen was looking down on us, watching and guiding us.”

The true extent of Tyrone’s grief for the 23-year-old who died suddenly last year was evident as Harte broke down in front of the TV cameras after his side had triumphed by three points in a searing All-Ireland final.