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Cathal McShane admits the All-Ireland champions have been weakened.

Tyrone weakened by panel departures - McShane

Tyrone are in a weaker position to defend their All-Ireland SFC title with half a dozen players opting out of the panel, according to 2021 All Star Cathal McShane.

Football • 17 Mar 22

Conor Whelan in Fitzgibbon Cup action for NUIG in 2019

Whelan: GAA expenses as a student is a huge issue

Galway forward Conor Whelan says that incurring inter-county expenses as a student is a significant deal and is hopeful the GAA and GPA can find a resolution to their ongoing dispute over player mileage expenses.

GAA • 16 Mar 22

Cathal McShane contributed 1-03 as a sub against Kerry

McGuigan: McShane late show can be 'nightmare' for Mayo

Three-time All-Ireland winner Brian McGuigan speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about his own final experiences and how Tyrone are set up to deal with the challenge of Mayo.

GAA • 09 Sep 21

Cathal McShane was in superb form for Tyrone last season

Tyrone star McShane out for rest of season

Tyrone's Ulster and All-Ireland hopes have suffered a blow with news that Cathal McShane has suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury, and will miss the Championship.

GAA • 10 Aug 20

Tyrone's McShane suffers serious-looking ankle injury

Tyrone star Cathal McShane has suffered a serious looking ankle injury in the defeat to Galway today in Pearse Stadium in Tuam.

GAA • 23 Feb 20

'It was good to see an Irish person do well for Brisbane though'

Familiar face O'Dwyer bests us in the Brisbane rain

Clare footballer and new RTÉ Sport columnist Ailish Considine reflects on her Adelaide Crows side's defeat to a Brisbane Lions side featuring fellow Irishwoman Orla O'Dwyer and talks about how Whatsapp helps her keep close to home.

GAA • 13 Feb 20

Tyrone's Cathal McShane celebrates after the full-time whistle

Cathal McShane makes cameo as Tyrone edge Kerry

Tyrone edged out Kerry by 0-14 to 0-13 in a gripping encounter at Edendork as they bounced back from a flat performance against Monaghan, with Cathal McShane made a second half appearance after turning down the chance to play in the Australian Football League

GAA • 09 Feb 20

McShane: 'I can keep getting better and stronger'

Tyrone star Cathal McShane says he decided to turn down the chance of an AFL contract due to his desire to realise his potential in Gaelic football.

GAA • 07 Feb 20

Going nowhere...? McShane looks set to remain with the Red Hands squad for the 2020 campaign

McShane set to stay with Tyrone following Crows trial

Tyrone all star forward Cathal McShane looks set to remain with Tyrone after Australian Rules side Adelaide Crows confirmed last night that the player would not be "relocating" to the other side of the world.

GAA • 06 Feb 20

Tommy Walsh in action for the Sydney Swans back in 2013

'It's harder to be a GAA footballer than an AFL player'

Kerry's Tommy Walsh believes it's harder to be an inter-county GAA footballer than a professional Australian Rules player.

GAA • 22 Jan 20

Adelaide Crows have confirmed that Cathal McShane will train with the club this month

What Cathal McShane can expect in the AFL - Colm Begley

Laois footballer Colm Begley speaks to RTE 2FM's Game On about what Tyrone's Cathal McShane can expect should he make a move to the AFL and also outlined his own experience Down Under between 2006 and 2009

Cathal McShane • 07 Jan 20

Cathal McShane in action against Donegal in the 2019 championship

Adelaide in pole position to sign up McShane

AFL side Adelaide Crows have confirmed that Cathal McShane will train with the club this month.

GAA • 06 Jan 20

'All I can say is he has been wooed by some people in the AFL'

Harte 'saddened' by ex-GAA players aiding AFL poaching

Tyrone manager Mickey Harte admitted that Cathal McShane has been "wooed" by people within the AFL and says he's "saddened" that former Gaelic footballers are acting as recruiting sergeants for Australian rules football.

GAA • 07 Jan 20

Reports: McShane set for move to Australia

Cathal McShane is set to deal a major blow to Tyrone by moving to Australia to sign with AFL side Brisbane Lions.

GAA • 02 Jan 20

Cathal McShane