Francis Mooney

RTÉ Sport contributor

Tyrone's Shea McDermott celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Kildare

Tyrone grind down Kildare challenge to reach U20 final

All-Ireland U20 football champions Tyrone are back in another final and on the hunt for a third successive title, but they had to endure some anxious moments before getting the better of Kildare by five points at Kingspan Breffni.

Football • 13 May

3 May 2026; Conor Turbitt of Armagh shoots to score his side's third goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ruthless Armagh march past Down into Ulster final

Rampant Armagh ruthlessly dismantled Down's dream of stringing another Ulster Championship surprise as they romped to a record-equalling 28 points semi-final win at Clones.

Football • 03 May

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan after kicking a two-pointer to win 2026 Ulster SFC semi-final against Derry

Beggan boots Monaghan into final after epic Derry tussle

The Ulster Football Championship, famous for its episodes of high drama, has rarely scripted a more enthralling tale than the compelling narrative that unfolded at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

Football • 02 May

Tyrone players celebrate after their side's victory in the Dalata Hotel Group Ulster U20 Football Championship final match between Monaghan and Tyrone at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh.

Tyrone power past Monaghan to win Ulster U20 title

All-Ireland champions Tyrone claimed another Dalata Hotel Group Ulster Under-20 football title with a 4-19 to 0-22 win over Monaghan at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

Football • 30 Apr

22 March 2026; Ruairi Deane of Cork celebrates with Steven Sherlock and Brian Hurley of Cork after the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Tyrone and Cork at O'Neills Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Cork edge out Tyrone to secure promotion to Division 1

Cork are back in Allianz Football League Division 1 for the first time in a decade, with victory over Tyrone at O'Neills Healy Park sealing the deal for John Cleary's resurgent Rebels.

Football • 22 Mar

14 March 2026; Brian O'Halloran, left, and Bryan Menton of Meath celebrate after the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Meath and Tyrone at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Meath on cusp of promotion after edging Tyrone thriller

Meath survived a Tyrone comeback led by a surprise appearance by Darragh Canavan, running out five points winners in the end in a helter-skelter encounter at Croke Park.

Football • 14 Mar

28 February 2026; Ruairi Canavan of Tyrone in action against Shane O'Toole Greene of Offaly during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Tyrone and Offaly at O'Neill Park in Dungannon, Tyrone. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Tyrone's turbocharged second-half display sinks Offaly

Tyrone pushed Offaly another step closer to the Division 2 relegation trapdoor with an invigorated second-half performance at O'Neill Park in Dungannon as they coasted to a 0-28 to 2-13 win.

Football • 28 Feb

22 February 2026; Sam Mulroy of Louth kicks a score during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Louth and Tyrone at DEFY Pairc Mhuire in Ardee, Louth. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Louth produce goods to doom Tyrone promotion chances

Louth combined warrior spirit with game management to see off Tyrone and pick up two vital NFL Division Two points at St Mary's Park in Ardee.

Football • 22 Feb

Cavan goalkeeper Liam Brady makes a save from Eoin McElholm

Oz-bound Canavan's class sends Cavan towards drop zone

Darragh Canavan sparkled as Tyrone got their first win on the board and plunged Cavan into a desperate battle to hold on to their Division 2 status.

Football • 15 Feb

14-man Kildare dig deep to earn parity against Tyrone

Fourteen-man Kildare fought back to earn a draw as they held Tyrone at O'Neills Healy Park to mark their return to Division Two with a battling point as it finished 2-16 to 1-19.

Football • 24 Jan