Mickey Harte confirms end of Tyrone tenure

“That’s how I leave things, I am privileged to have been given the opportunities I have been given and I did my best every year I was there.” 

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte speaks to his players following the Ulster SFC loss to Donegal at Páirc MacCumhaill in Ballybofey. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Mickey Harte has ended his involvement with Tyrone football after 18 years managing the senior team, during which time he brought the Red Hand county three All-Ireland titles and six Ulster Championships.

Harte was seeking one final year, but his request was refused on the grounds that clubs would have to vote on the ruling.