Horan’s results a reflection of what everyone puts in

The weeks leading up to championship games tend to be hectic for James Horan. There’s the media responsibilities, midweek training sessions, medical and player status reports, the day job in Ballina Beverages, a training camp the weekend before the game, video analysis, home life...

He had been asked to attend a GAA camp last Thursday close to where he works and obliged. The job may be a busy one but it also comes with responsibilities that he holds as his creed.

To build something special you have to encourage players to create a pride in the jersey at all levels. It’s something Mickey Harte instilled in Tyrone. Harte’s minors were taught to fold the jersey after a game and leave it on the table in the centre of the room. Respect the jersey and you respect the traditions of the county.