Following the chastening defeat to Donegal, Mickey Harte's Derry must decide whether to revert to a more cautious Plan B or just come back blazing with a better, more effective Plan A
Tyrone GAA
Grattan Park in Inniskeen will host the clash between Louth and Meath; all games to be played on Saturday, May 25th
Conor McAneney saves three kicks in shootout after extra-time thriller
The compact defensive structure and fast-breaking attack are still being tweaked, having been worked on throughout the national league
Fear of losing can undermine the confidence needed to chase down a win
Galway and Kilkenny still top dogs in Leinster; Donegal find hidden depths; Limerick tweak a winning formula; Leinster football needs a road show
Reintroduction of Kilcar forward in extra-time proved key as Jim McGuinness’s side set up Ulster final clash with Armagh
An intense spotlight in Tyrone was always going to follow the footballing fortunes of Darragh and Ruairí, the sons of legendary former county star Peter Canavan
Jim McGuinness’s Donegal side defend unbeaten record this season as they lock horns against old rivals Tyrone
I’ve never met anyone better at articulating a tactical plan than Jim McGuinness. It showed again in Celtic Park
Tyrone held a six-point half-time lead but a second-half comeback from Cavan forced the Red Hands to battle for the victory
The winner faces a quick turnaround for an Ulster semi-final against Tyrone or Cavan next week, while the loser will have a four- or five-week break to prepare for the All-Ireland series
Darragh Ó Sé: While the addition of an extra body can help, outfield intercounty players are more skilled and inject more pace than roaming goalkeepers offering their services
Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee addresses age-old concerns about Gaelic football in a contemporary setting
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