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Irish Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time and TV channel is Kerry v Tyrone on today in the All-Ireland SFC?
As good as their quarter-final win over Armagh was, it'll be a long winter in Kerry if Tyrone complete a hattrick on them by ending their All-Ireland ambitions as the Red Hands' minor and under-20 sides have already. But while the quarter-final was ideally set up for a Kerry ambush, reminiscent of the 2009 win over Dublin at the same stage, the psychological challenge is bigger for them now. Sixteen years ago, they laboured past Meath in the semi-final having demolished the Dubs. Their injury problems haven't cleared up to the extent that Jack O'Connor would have liked and it means that there is still a vulnerability to them; the Armagh win hasn't simply cured all ills. Tyrone are seeking a rare treble of All-Ireland titles, but whatever happens from here, it's been a decent first year's work by Malachy O'Rourke, who has restored forward momentum after the three years of slippage post-2021. They are shaping like a county that is going to win All-Irelands in the not too distant future, but 2025 still feels a year or two too soon for them. It's certainly conceivable that they could beat Kerry or Donegal, but taking both of them out from this juncture seems a stretch. Tyrone are a much different proposition now to the one that was meekly beaten by Kerry two years ago and this ought to be an encounter that is in the balance come the last 10 minutes, when the Munster champions' greater experience and superior scoring power can tip the balance in their favour. Verdict: Kerry Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Croke Park. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 5pm. Can I watch the game on TV? Yes the game is live on RTE 2 and BBC 2 NI. Is the game being streamed online? Yes, the game will be live streamed on the RTE Player and the BBC iPlayer. Betting Odds: Kerry: 8/15 Draw: 7/1 Tyrone: 23/10
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Colm Cooper urges Tyrone GAA rivals to ‘step up & win' but insists underage success won't lead to ‘complete domination'
AS TYRONE aim to land another knockout punch on Kerry, Colm Cooper admits that the Red Hands' success in the lower weight classes is a cause for concern. Advertisement 2 Tyrone beat Kerry in the All-Ireland minor football final Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile 2 But Colm Cooper does not believe it will lead to complete domination Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne And Kingdom senior boss Jack O'Connor described the Ulster county's progress as 'a big worry overall' after they also got the better of Kerry to win a thrilling minor decider last weekend. Cooper noted that underage glory 'doesn't guarantee anything' as he cited his own county's winning of a fifth consecutive minor crown in 2018. But the five-time All-Ireland SFC winner reckons they will have to think long and hard about how to get back up off the canvas if Tyrone torch their Sam Maguire hopes this weekend. He said: 'Whatever they're doing, they've got it absolutely right so it is a concern. I wouldn't be overly drawn into the fact that it'll end up with complete domination. I don't think it will end up at that stage. Advertisement Read More on GAA 'But I would like to see other counties stepping up and winning. 'And if you look at the minor game the last day, it could have gone either way. Kerry could certainly have won that minor match so maybe the margins aren't as big as we think they are. 'You would have to give great credit to Tyrone in terms of getting their underage systems and set-up right, because they're market leaders in that from what I can see. 'Certainly for the general public and supporters like myself, it's a concern if we're driving down the road to Kerry on Saturday night if Tyrone have beaten you again and have beaten you at every grade. You'd have to have a review of everything that's going on. But I don't think the margins are that big for it to take over completely. We'll wait on Saturday and hopefully — with my Kerry hat on — we won't see utter domination from Tyrone.' Advertisement Most read in GAA Football After Kerry ended Armagh's reign as All-Ireland senior champions with a sensational second-half display last time out, O'Connor came out firing as he On his former gaffer, Kerry icon Cooper said: 'I was surprised maybe that he came out so ferociously. Watch RTE pundits' contrasting reaction to full-time whistle of Tipperary's epic win over Kilkenny 'I suppose one thing it did was it indicated to me that he was probably stung by some of the criticism and it hurt a little bit, probably more so within the county than outside of it. 'But we've been down that road before in Kerry where things have been up and down a little bit and managers get attacked from every different quarter, be it supporters, ex-players and things like that. Advertisement 'It's probably something he needed to get off his chest and probably better that he did. Maybe, just maybe, he used it to motivate guys and telling fellas that we were being written off and written off by our own. But it certainly galvanised them and I just felt there was definitely fire in the belly the last day and I hope there's plenty of it again this weekend.' Tyrone were frequently a thorn in Cooper's side during his playing days. After beating Kerry in the 2003 All-Ireland semi-finals, Mickey Harte's men also foiled the Munster kingpins in the Sam Maguire deciders of 2005 and 2008. The eight-time All-Star forward said: 'Back in my time, Tyrone had a bit of a hoodoo over us . . . I don't think there's the same hang-up in terms of these teams because they've beaten each other at different times, Kerry winning the quarter-final a couple of years ago and Tyrone beating them in a semi-final before that. 'The rivalry will still be intense, particularly I suppose if you just look at this year. Advertisement 'Tyrone have beaten Kerry in the Under-20s and they've beaten them in the minor final last weekend. 'Kerry won't want to leave it happen three times in the one year. The intensity and the rivalry will certainly be there but it's a little bit different than my time, I think.'
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
McKernan unlikely to be fit for Kerry clash but Tyrone do have some good injury news
Tyrone defender Michael McKernan is unlikely to be fit to face Kerry in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final, but there's more positive news on the injury front with regard to defenders Peter Teague and Rory Brennan. McKernan is back in training, but not yet in full contact, following a shoulder injury sustained in the early stages of the final group game against Cavan at Brewster Park. Up until that unfortunate incident, he had been the Red Hands' most consistent performer in 2025, but the knock could be season-ending unless the Ulster men shock an in-form Kingdom side at Croke Park. Read More Kerry shy pair of frontliners for Tyrone test 'Michael McKernan would be in a rush against time at this stage. He got a fairly serious shoulder injury against Cavan and time is running out for Michael,' said coach Colm McCullagh during a media briefing at Garvaghey on Tuesday. 'He's doing a bit of non-contact stuff. He's doing a bit of running and stuff but no contact work up to now. He'd be very doubtful. 'He was going really well, Michael. He really was carrying the game to teams and was driving us forward and chipping in with scores and doing well in his defensive duties as well. It'd be a major loss but again, it's an opportunity for somebody else to step up and we're going to need that.' Half back pair Brennan and Teague were forced off in the latter stages of the quarter-final victory over Dublin, but both will be ready for the clash with Jack O'Connor's men, the first championship meeting of the counties since Kerry's 2-18 to 0-12 quarter-final win in 2023. 'Those two boys that came off, Peter and Rory, they were minor injuries so they were training shortly after that again.' Attacker Mark Bradley, who has missed the last two games, is also understood to be fit again and ready to go. McCullagh, an All-Ireland medallist in 2005 and 2008, insisted that Kerry, who crushed defending champions Armagh to set up this weekend's clash of fierce rivals, are going in as firm favourites. 'Kerry would be favourites on merit, they'd have shown more than what Tyrone might have shown. So that's the position they're in, but look here, the bookies don't always get it right.' With the U20 and minor titles already in the bag, Tyrone are going for an All-Ireland treble, a feat only previously achieved by Kerry, but the Dromore St Dympna's clubman doesn't believe the success of the underage sides will place any added pressure on Malachy O'Rourke's men. 'The boys are really experienced now and focused and looking after their own ship. 'What's happened previously in minors and 20s is great, but I don't think there's really much of a relevance in terms of how the seniors are preparing for the semi-final. 'The more successful in the county the better it is for everyone, it creates that wee bit of extra buzz and stuff. 'It was great to see the minors get over the line on Sunday, they really dug themselves out of it when they were four points down. So that's a great boost for the county in general.'
Irish Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
All-Ireland winner completes move to new sport after shock inter-county exit
All-Ireland winner Cathal McShane has signed for Northern Ireland Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic after leaving the Tyrone panel. The All-Star announced he was stepping away from the inter-county set-up ahead of the start of the Red Hands' All-Ireland series last month. He last played for Tyrone in their Ulster Championship opener against Cavan in April. Announcing his departure from the Tyrone panel, McShane wrote on X: "Would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support over the past week - hasn't gone unnoticed and means a lot. Time to take a break and reset - let's see what the future holds." It has now been confirmed that he has signed for Strabane, a club he featured for previously, who will play in the North's third tier for the first time next season after winning promotion. "Delighted to be signing with Strabane Athletic. A club I've played with in the past and always kept a close eye on. Was brilliant to see the recent success, a real credit to everyone involved," said the 29-year-old. "From a personal note I'm really excited to get back playing and do whatever it takes to help drive the club forward and to reach the heights it's capable of." McShane was the top scorer in the 2019 All-Ireland Championship, winning an All-Star for his efforts. He suffered a serious ankle injury the following year but remained a key player coming off the bench for Tyrone in their 2021 All-Ireland winning campaign. The Owen Roes clubman first represented his county against Donegal in 2015, and during his time with the Red Hands he secured three Ulster SFC medals (2016, 2017 and 2021) as well as that All-Ireland in 2021.
Irish Examiner
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Callum Daly revels in putting defence first as Tyrone look to retain U20 All-Ireland crown against Louth
Callum Daly's intuitive understanding and immaculate implementation of the sweeper role is one of many obstacles that Louth will have to contend with if they're to dethrone All-Ireland U20 champions Tyrone in Wednesday's decider. The Omagh man's reading of the game has been a key factor in the Red Hands' progression to another decider and a shot at taking a third title in four years. It was a defensive shut-out that sealed the semi-final victory over Kerry, the collective effort held together by the coolest, calmest man on the pitch. 'I've been playing this role for a few years now, and I suppose I've had a wee bit of success there, which is good. It's just really about protecting the house,' said Daly. 'We always say if we don't concede goals, then we'll win the match, so that's just the main aim. 'You're obviously playing against top players all across the country, and that really improves me as a player.' A defensive unit worked in perfect tandem at Portlaoise, where the holders closed down the Kingdom attack to carve out a 2-14 to 0-14 win. 'We did work on that, we've seen that from the start, from the analysis. And we had it sussed out, and to be fair to Ben Hughes, he did a real good job on Tomas Kennedey, who's obviously a very dangerous player. 'They play a very nice brand of football, but we just knew if we could match their workrate, then our quality would come through, because our forwards and our defenders have just been unbelievable all year. 'And we just knew if we could get that right, then we'd win the match.' Daly has displayed maturity beyond his years in perfecting the role he first took on a couple of years ago as captain of the Omagh CBS MacRory and Hogan Cup winning team. His instinctive approach to the game may be a natural gift, but outside influences have played a part in his development, and it's no coincidence that this rising star's traits bear striking similarities to those of senior defender Rory Brennan. 'Rory would probably be one that I would look up to. I think his reading of the game is exceptional. 'So I just try and mimic stuff that he does, you know, and learn off him.' U20 manager Paul Devlin and his coaching team have mentored many young Tyrone footballers over the past seven years, shaping their future in the game and providing a pathway to a senior career, a route that Daly and a clutch of his team-mats look set to follow. 'It's just testament to the coaching that I have had and the players that I play with, all unbelievable. We work hard at it, and it's just nice that it pays off.' Daly already owns one All-Ireland U20 medal, and he wants to go back-to-back with victory over Louth at the Box-It Athletic Grounds on Wednesday. 'You don't want to come all this way and come second place, you know. So we've got a big few days ahead to prepare for this final.'
