Monaghan bridge 26-year gap with hard-fought victory over Tyrone

Champions make heavy weather of seeing off rivals, spurning several goal chances

Pat McEnaney accepts black-card enforcement needs to improve

National Referees Committee chair says, “we need to get better” after early championship controversies

Tyrone have more room for improvement

Despite home advantage Down will need to be at their very best to find a way past their Ulster rivals this time around

Mistakes don’t invalidate the black card

Omagh controversy shows the pressure even a top referee like David Coldrick must bear

Inconsistencies fuel Tyrone misgivings about black card

Former captain Peter Canavan and his successor Seán Cavanagh both unhappy with Sunday’s controversy in Omagh

Down and Tyrone produce controversy and a thriller

Visitors just seconds from victory before Seán Cavanagh’s free

Connolly kicks Dublin into the semi-finals

Long-range score from Dublin forward earns place in the Division One semi-finals

Mayo power past Tyrone to claim final spot

Second-half display earns James Horan’s side a return to Croke Park in September

Inspirational Cavanagh gives Tyrone the edge over battling Meath

Veteran produces an outstanding display to help Mickey Harte’s men into the quarter-final

Cavanagh guides Tyrone to Monaghan clash

Mickey Harte’s men made to sweat by Meath but midfielder’s frees get them over the line

Joe McMahon says time for rebuilding is over – now Tyrone must set their sights on September

Defender is anxious to see side make use of momentum built up during qualifiers

Doyle insists McGeeney crucial to Kildare breakthrough as Tyrone call a halt to Lilywhites’ campaign

“I don’t think it is a coincidence we are seeing success at underage. It’s Kieran’s involvement. He drives the whole thing. Every young lad in the place now wants to play with Kildare.”

Harte relieved as Tyrone survive unexpectedly stern test from Roscommon

Late comeback proves in vain as John Evans’ side are left to rue costly wides

Tyrone’s merciless master class leaves Offaly down and out

All-Ireland SFC qualifier round one: Tyrone 1-27 Offaly 0-8

Clare’s time looks to be at hand

Enforced changes undermine Waterford’s challenge and the emerging talent of opponents can do the rest

Tyrone welcome back O’Neill and Harte for clash with champions Donegal

Cork name five debutants to face Limerick in Munster opener

Cavanagh not too annoyed by Tyrone’s ‘morale-boosting loss’ in league final

Dublin just came out ahead but the Ulster side found plenty of positives in defeat

Majestic O’Neill still pointing the way for resurgent Red Hand

Tyrone’s elusive marksman poses a real threat to Dublin’s league title ambitions

Dublin seem a league apart but O’Neill still has points to make

Jim Gavin’s team defeat Mayo to move into NFL final, where they’ll meet Tyrone

Eager Tyrone likely to expose Kildare’s defensive shortcomings

Allianz Football League Division One semi-final

Kerry hold off Tyrone to survive in top flight

Donegal draw means Kingdom remain in Division One

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