McCann confirmed as new Ladies Senior manager

DARREN McCann is the new Tyrone Ladies senior manager, after the Errigal Ciaran clubman’s appointment was ratified by the County Board on Monday night.

The Ballygawley based schoolteacher, who had been in charge of the Tyrone minors for two seasons, had been the recommended candidate after an interview process held last week. McCann and his management team were appointed unanimously.

Armagh clubman Barry McManus and Moy’s Martin Conroy step up from the minor set up and they are joined by Liam Og McAuley from the Galbally club. They replace Sean O’Kane who did not seek reappointment.

The County Boad put on record their thanks to O’Kane for his contribution and sterling work over the last few years in getting the Ladies Senior side back on track.

In 2023 McCann guided Tyrone Minors to the Ulster Championship ‘A’ grade and during 2024 his side won the Ulster ‘B’ title before losing the All-Ireland to Sligo at Brewster Park.

This week’s County Board meeting also approved the appointment of Kildress man Jarleth Loughran and his backroom team to take charge of the Minor squad, while former Under-14 manager Louise Daly was approved as manager of the Under-16s.

Loughran has enjoyed massive success with his own club at underage level and is joined by Paddy O’Brien and former Tyrone player Barry McGinn in the backroom team.

Pius Fox reunites with Daly as part of the Under-16 management team, with two former Tyrone ladies Shannon Lynch and Emma Hegarty also involved.

There was also a new appointment ratified for the County Under 14s with former Tyrone player Barry Collins, from Dromore, heading a team that includes Peter Ward, Cathal Grimes and Niamh Hughes.

The County Chairperson Grainne Donnelly welcomed the confirmation of the 2025 management teams, and wishing them well she confirmed meetings with all the new appointments in the coming days.