Tyrone play through pain to end Donegal hopes

Tyrone 1-13 Donegal 0-13

On another emotionally-charged evening in Tyrone, a grieving community reached out for normality.

Football made a welcome return, if only as a mere distraction, but an important one for players and supporters struggling to make sense of the tragedy that has deeply affected them all. Michaela McAreavey was in the thoughts of everybody present at Edendork, as a minute of silent reflection was followed by a Dr. McKenna Cup victory for the home side. There was no celebration of this win over Donegal, little satisfaction indeed, but this was a significant first step in the healing process.