Why do Dublin and Tyrone dislike each other so much?

THE BATTLE OF OMAGH: Dublin and Tyrone players clash in the 2006 Allianz Football League in Healy Park

IN tracing the venom that occasionally comes with meetings of Tyrone and Dublin, the undoubted pinnacle came in 2006. But before there was a Battle Of Omagh, there was the Trouble In Toronto.

Back in 1990, the Irish Festival committee for St Patrick’s Day were looking for a spectacular to headline their celebrations. They tried to get a repeat of the 1989 All-Ireland football final between Cork and Mayo, but both were double-booked to play an exhibition match at Griffin Park, the then home of Brentford FC.