Tyrone prepare for rapturous return

Tyrone manager Micky Harte will lead his newly crowned All-Ireland champions back to Omagh to night to parade the county's first…

Tyrone manager Micky Harte will lead his newly crowned All-Ireland champions back to Omagh to night to parade the county's first Sam Maguire Cup to their adoring fans.

The squad, who celebrated their victory in Dublin last night, will enter Ulster at Aughnacloy at around six o'clock this evening.

First port of call will be Ballygawley, hometown of captain Peter Canavan's club, Errigal Ciaran, before the coach returns to Omagh at around seven o'clock this evening.

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