Ulster Council unperturbed over Tyrone’s failure

THE Ulster Council is unperturbed by the failure of All-Ireland champions Tyrone to qualify for the provincial final in Croke Park on July 11.

Council Secretary Danny Murphy pointed out yesterday that they had taken the decision to move the final to Dublin “regardless of the outcome” of the second semi-final on Sunday between the provincial champions and Donegal.

Initially, the idea of playing the final in Croke Park had come from GAA Director-General Liam Mulvihill in Croke Park. And, as it took root, the speculation was that it would happen in the event of Armagh and Tyrone meeting - in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final clash.