Francis Mooney

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

Shane McGuigan of Derry in action against Odhran Doherty of Donegal

Harte's Derry too good for Donegal in McKenna Cup final

Mickey Harte's love affair with the Dr McKenna Cup was rekindled at stormy O'Neills Healy Park, where his 13th title saw him claim his first piece of silverware as Derry manager after a 0-12 to 0-06 win over Donegal.

Football • 20 Jan 24

Oisin O'Neill is tackled by Ben Cullen in tonight's McKenna Cup clash

Armagh seal semi-final spot with narrow win over Tyrone

Armagh's narrow win over Tyrone at the Box-It Athletic Grounds was enough to see them through to the Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals as best group runners-up.

Football • 11 Jan 24

Tyrone will hold their county convention tonight

Tyrone GAA hit out as streaming revenues hit by piracy

Tyrone GAA believe organised crime gangs are behind a pirating operation that has reduced revenue from their live streaming services.

Football • 12 Dec 23

Scotstown's Conor McCarthy celebrates after kicking a late point

Scotstown book final spot after tense Trillick thriller

Scotstown will meet holders Glen in the Ulster Club Football Championship final after coming through a gripping extra-time thriller against Trillick by a 0-17 to 1-13 margin at the Box-It Athletic Grounds.

Football • 27 Nov 23