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BBC News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Armagh forward Campbell signs for Lurgan Celtic
Armagh gaelic footballer Stefan Campbell has agreed to sign up for a fourth spell with Mid-Ulster Football League side Lurgan Orchard county forward will play for the Hoops during the 2025-26 season, having previously enjoyed three periods as part of the first team squad after coming through the club's youth last turned out for the club in missed Armagh's All-Ireland quarter-final defeat by Kerry at Croke Park last weekend because of a hand impact from the bench has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Kieran McGeeney's 2024 All-Ireland champions in recent Celtic manager Niall Lavery expressed delight at the addition of Campbell."What a player. I played alongside Soup [Campbell] for long enough to see what he can do. A leader in any changing room," said Lavery."He'll add pace, power, goals and all-round quality to the team."It's a brilliant addition that drives the professionalism up considerably. Can't wait to see Stefan back and scoring goals."Last month it was announced that Tyrone All-Ireland winning forward Cathal McShane had signed for Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-06-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
All-Ireland winner completes move to new sport after shock inter-county exit
All-Ireland winner Cathal McShane has signed for Northern Ireland Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic after leaving the Tyrone panel. The All-Star announced he was stepping away from the inter-county set-up ahead of the start of the Red Hands' All-Ireland series last month. He last played for Tyrone in their Ulster Championship opener against Cavan in April. Announcing his departure from the Tyrone panel, McShane wrote on X: "Would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support over the past week - hasn't gone unnoticed and means a lot. Time to take a break and reset - let's see what the future holds." It has now been confirmed that he has signed for Strabane, a club he featured for previously, who will play in the North's third tier for the first time next season after winning promotion. "Delighted to be signing with Strabane Athletic. A club I've played with in the past and always kept a close eye on. Was brilliant to see the recent success, a real credit to everyone involved," said the 29-year-old. "From a personal note I'm really excited to get back playing and do whatever it takes to help drive the club forward and to reach the heights it's capable of." McShane was the top scorer in the 2019 All-Ireland Championship, winning an All-Star for his efforts. He suffered a serious ankle injury the following year but remained a key player coming off the bench for Tyrone in their 2021 All-Ireland winning campaign. The Owen Roes clubman first represented his county against Donegal in 2015, and during his time with the Red Hands he secured three Ulster SFC medals (2016, 2017 and 2021) as well as that All-Ireland in 2021.
BBC News
21-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tyrone All-Ireland winner McShane signs for Strabane
Tyrone All-Ireland winning forward Cathal McShane has signed for Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic after opting out of the Red Hands' panel this decided to step away in May ahead of the All-Ireland series and made his last appearance for Tyrone in April in their Ulster Championship opener against 29-year-old made his inter-county debut against Donegal in 2015 and during his time in red and white he picked up three Ulster SFC medals (2016, 2017 and 2021) alongside his All-Ireland SFC medal in forward won an All-Star for his performances in 2019, finishing as the All-Ireland SFC's top scorer, kicking 3-48 in nine has now switched his focus to soccer and returns for another spell at Strabane, who will play in the third tier for the first time next season after winning promotion."I'm delighted to be signing with Strabane Athletic, a club I've played with in the past and always kept a close eye on, it was brilliant to see the recent success, a real credit to everyone involved," he told the club's website."From a personal note I'm really excited to get back playing and do whatever it takes to help drive the club forward and to reach the heights it's capable of."
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
All-Star forward breaks silence following shock intercounty departure
Tyrone's All-Star forward Cathal McShane has broken his silence after it was announced that he would be stepping away from intercounty football. The All-Ireland winner has been part of Tyrone's squad this season, featuring in their Ulster Championship win against Cavan but informed the panel that he would be stepping away ahead of the All-Ireland series. And McShane has taken to social media to speak publicly for the first time about his shock departure. Posting on X, he said: "Would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support over the past week - hasn't gone unnoticed and means a lot. Time to take a break and reset - let's see what the future holds." The departure comes after McShane was left out of the panel for the Ulster semi-final loss to Tyrone but his experience will still be a big loss to the Tyrone camp. The Owenroes forward was the top scorer for the 2019 All-Ireland campaign, in which he won an All-Star. McShane suffered a serious ankle injury the following year but remained instrumental coming off the bench for Tyrone in their 2021 All-Ireland winning campaign.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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- Yahoo
McShane opts out of Tyrone panel ahead of All-Ireland SFC
Cathal McShane helped Tyrone lift the All-Ireland SFC title in 2021 but has now stepped away from the panel [Getty Images] Tyrone have been dealt a blow ahead of the beginning of the All-Ireland SFC as forward Cathal McShane has stepped away from the panel. McShane's last appearance for the Red Hands came last month as he was drafted into Malachy O'Rourke's starting 15 for their Ulster Championship opener against Cavan with Darragh Canavan ruled out through injury. The All-Ireland winning forward was not named in the matchday squad for Tyrone's semi-final defeat to Armagh as Canavan and Mark Bradley returned from injury. The Owen Roes attacker made just one National League appearance this season, coming off the bench to kick a point in Tyrone's defeat at Mayo in February. McShane made his inter-county debut a decade ago against Donegal in 2015 and throughout his time in red and white he picked up three Ulster SFC medals (2016, 2017 and 2021) alongside his All-Ireland SFC medal in 2021. McShane won an All-Star for his performances in 2019, finishing as the All-Ireland SFC's top scorer, kicking 3-48 in nine games. He suffered a serious ankle injury in a league game at Galway at the beginning of the 2020 season before returning to help Tyrone win the All-Ireland title in 2021, scoring goals off the bench in their semi-final win over Kerry and in the decider against Mayo. The 29-year-old's absence will prove a blow to O'Rourke and the wider Tyrone squad as they head into an All-Ireland round-robin series starting with a trip to the Ulster champions before hosting Mayo and taking on Cavan at a neutral venue.
