Tyrone’s thrilling start to 2016 continues with a strong Croke Park performance securing them the Division 2 Allianz football league title, in the process preserving their remarkable unbeaten run since January 1.
Ronan O’Neill’s 1-3 haul and 0-5 from Connor McAiskley proved decisive in seeing off Cavan’s spirited challenge while captain Sean Cavanagh delivered three important points.
Tyrone have now claimed three pieces of silverware in a matter of months having previously captured the Dr McKenna and O Fiaich Cups in the pre-season.
Full report at http://www.gaa.ie/football/news/allianz-mcaliskey-stars-tyrone-win/
Scorers for Tyrone: R O’Neill 1-3 (1f), C McAliskey 0-5, S Cavanagh 0-3, M Donnelly 0-2, R Brennan 0-1, T McCann 0-1, P Harte 0-1, M Bradley 0-1 (f).
Tyrone: M O’Neill; C McCarron, R McNamee, Justin McMahon; R Brennan, A McCrory, T McCann; C Cavanagh, M Donnelly; N Sludden, M Bradley, P Harte; C McAliskey, S Cavanagh, R O’Neill.
Subs: C Meyler for Sludden (50), B Tierney for McMahon (51), R Donnelly for Bradley (56), L Brennan for O’Neill (57), K McGeary for McAliskey (61), F Burns for McCarron (71).