Alan Rodgers

Journalist at We Are Tyrone

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Articles

Tyrone U20s power past Kerry into All-Ireland Final

5 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

Tyrone 2-14 Kerry 0-14ONE more step remains to be taken by the Tyrone U-20s in their spirited quest for All-Ireland glory which saw them confidently dispose of Kerry thanks to a display laced with quality performances. There was no doubting the Red Hand dominance throughout the field in this semi-final clash at Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
Meeting held over proposed new teams at Carrickmore Health Centre

5 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

A MEETING has taken place with GPs and staff at Carrickmore Health Centre to explore the potential for funding multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) at the Mid-Tyrone practice, which serves thousands of patients. Details were revealed in a letter from Tracy McCaig, interim chief operating officer at the Department of Health, presented at this week’s Fermanagh and Omagh District Council meeting.
Decision on Omagh crematorium plan not expected until 2026

5 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

A FINAL decision on whether to build a long-awaited £6 million crematorium at Greenhill Cemetery in Omagh is expected to be made by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in 2026. Planning permission for the crematorium was first granted 13 years ago for a site at Greenhill on the Gortin Road. In December 2022, the council approved the development of a full business case, and the planning permission was renewed in March 2023.
Mossey making his mark with club and county

6 days ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

AN All-Ireland semi-final appearance combined with the imminent prospect of senior football at club level are the big incentives for a young man from Gortin who is enjoying football right now ahead of a big date with the Tyrone U-20s. Liam Og Mossey was a key figure for the St Patrick’s when they collected the Division Two league title last autumn.
McGarry seeking a much needed boost for Tyrone hurlers

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

THE Tyrone senior hurlers will be aiming to gain an injection of confidence from the success of the U-20s when they aim to end what has been a difficult season on a positive note with just two matches remaining in the Christy Ring Cup. Heavy defeats have been the order of the day for the Red Hands in 2025. But hope springs eternal for Stephen McGarry and his players as they prepare to meet Derry at Dungannon on Saturday lunchtime before finishing with a trip to London later this month.
Promising signs for Morgan despite painful Down defeat

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

AN AGONISING defeat ultimately ended the hopes of the Tyrone U-20 hurlers in the last moments of the All-Ireland B final, but their performance against fancied opponents has raised real hope for the future of the players whose display received deserved plaudits. There was no doubting the pain of defeat by 1-22 to 4-11 against Down for the young Red Hands last Saturday at Breffni Park.
Approval granted for Irish language unit at Carrickmore school

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

A NEW Irish Medium Unit at St Colmcille’s Primary School in Carrickmore has received approval from the Department for Education. The nursery facility at the school will now come under the umbrella of the school, and will offer 26 part-time places for children. The new arrangement comes into effect from September 1 this year.
Death of Carrickmore-born priest and talented footballer

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

THE funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at St Colmcille’s Church in Carrickmore for the late Fr Peter Paul Kerr, who passed away on Tuesday. A native of Innishatieve, Fr Kerr was a former pupil of Sluggan Primary School and St Patrick’s Academy in Dungannon. He went on to study for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Carlow, and was ordained in June 1971. Over the following 54 years, Fr Peter served in numerous parishes throughout the Armagh Diocese.
Late Down scoring flourish denies Tyrone U20 hurlers

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

Tyrone 4-11 Down 1-22A FAMOUS victory was tantalisingly within the grasp of the Tyrone U-20 hurlers in this All-Ireland Final at Breffni Park on Saturday until they were denied in agonising fashion by a Down revival which saw them clinch the title instead. It was all looking so good for the Red Hands as they defied their underdogs status.
Killyclogher boss Bradley would like earlier league ACL start

1 week ago | wearetyrone.com | Alan Rodgers

VICTORIES for Dromore and Ardboe in the two pre-season Tyrone GAA Cup competitions have paved the way for the start of All-County League Division One later this month. Action, of course, has already begun in the new Junior ‘B’ division. But now the countdown is really getting underway towards the start of matches in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior ‘A’ grades, which is currently scheduled for the weekend of May 9th-11th.