Harte handed new Red Hand deal

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte has been handed a new three-year term in the job.

Harte had completed two years of an agreed three-year spell, but asked the county board to extend his tenure.

On completion of his new contract, Harte will have served eight years as Tyrone manager.

During his five years in the job to date, Harte has delivered two All-Ireland senior titles.

He took over in 2003, leading the Red Hands to a first ever Sam Maguire Cup triumph in his first season in charge. He followed that success up with a second title in 2005.

This season's challenge ended in disappointment at the hands of Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final.