Francis Mooney

RTÉ Sport contributor

Patrick McBrearty hoists the Anglo-Celt Cup in Clones

Donegal clinch Ulster title after dramatic shootout

Donegal won an epic Ulster SFC final in a dramatic penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Shaun Patton denying Shane McPartlan with a title-clinching sudden death save, edging it 6-5 on spot kicks, after the sides had been deadlocked on 0-20 each after extra-time at Clones.

Football • 12 May 24

Michael Rafferty lifts the Corn Dhónaill Uí Mhurchú cup

Goalkeeper McAneney the hero as Tyrone claim U20 title

A penalty shootout decided a gripping Eirgrid Ulster Under-20 Football Championship final as Tyrone goalkeeper Conor McAneney emerged as the hero by saving Derry's first three spot kicks in a game that finished 3-10 to 2-13 at the end of extra-time.

Football • 02 May 24

Donegal came out on top with 34 points scored between the teams

Donegal prevail in enthralling tussle with Tyrone

Donegal edged out Tyrone in a breathtaking extra-time thriller at Celtic Park to go through to an Ulster SFC final meeting with Armagh on 12 May.

Football • 24 May 24

Armagh hero Jason Duffy is congratulated by supporters

Duffy's late show sees Armagh squeeze into Ulster final

Armagh struck late for a nervy and unconvincing 0-13 to 2-06 win over Down to qualify for their second successive Ulster SFC final.

Football • 28 Apr 24

Oisin Savage of Down in action against Antrim's Eunan Walsh

Laboured Down keep stubborn Antrim at arm's length

Down laboured to a four-point win over Antrim to set up an Ulster SFC semi-final meeting with either Armagh or Fermanagh, never falling behind in a scrappy Pairc Esler encounter.

Football • 14 Apr 24

John Mullan of Derry holds off Aidan Kelly of Tyrone during the Allianz Hurling League Division 2B final

Derry finish strong to be crowned final 2B champions

Derry finally found a way to shake off Tyrone's feisty challenge and claim the Allianz League Division 2B title at Owenbeg.

GAA • 30 Mar 24

Monaghan's Ryan O'Toole reacts after defeat to Tyrone

Tyrone defeat sees Monaghan fall through trap door

The masters of the great escape ran out of road as Monaghan were relegated to Division Two of the Allianz League after a decade at the top level.

Football • 18 Mar 24

Darragh Canavan produced another excellent display for Tyrone

Canavan and McCurry double up to down Mayo

Tyrone's inspired second-half flourish earned them a vital win at O'Neills Healy Park as substitute Darren McCurry exploded into action with a classy display of finishing against Mayo.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Dylan McHugh of Galway skips past Tyrone's Lorcan McGarrity

Sweeney strike sees Galway edge past Tyrone in Omagh

Galway are off the mark with their first win of the Allianz League Division One campaign, Cathal Sweeney's second-half goal the key score as they edged out Tyrone by a single point at O'Neills Healy Park.

Football • 18 Feb 24

Roscommon couldn't handle a bright start to the league by Tyrone

Majestic Canavan leads Tyrone to victory over Rossies

Tyrone, notoriously slow starters to the Allianz Football League, carved out an opening day victory for the first time since 2020 as they saw off Roscommon at O'Neill's Healy Park.

Football • 28 Jan 24