Small steps but a giant leap for young Tyrone fan

Tyrone fanatic Ciarán McAleer walked tall as he savoured his proudest moment by leading the Tyrone team out for their Allianz Football League clash with Kerry at the weekend.

The teenager’s courageous steps, hand in hand with his Red Hand heroes Mattie Donnelly and Peter Harte, represented massive progress towards his dream to be able to walk independently.

Fourteen-year-old Ciaran suffers from a severe Brittle Bone condition which necessitates the use of a wheelchair.