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Sunday World
10-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man convicted after using vice grips to clamp leaking brake pipe hose
Aidan McCullagh had the brake pipe hose, which was leaking, clamped to the front driver's side wheel of his Honda Civic. A Letterkenny man who used a pair of vice grips to clamp a leaking brake pipe has been convicted in court. Aidan McCullagh had the brake pipe hose, which was leaking, clamped to the front driver's side wheel of his Honda Civic. Letterkenny District Court heard details of the incident. Sergeant Vincent Muldoon told the court that gardai were operating a checkpoint with the Road Safety Authority at Cashelshanaghan, Letterkenny, on June 20, 2024. Sergeant Muldoon outlined that it was the day before the start of the Donegal International Rally. The NCT on the vehicle was out of date since November 2022, the court heard. Sergeant Muldoon said that the car was examined by an RSA inspector. The brake pipe hose was leaking and was clamped by the vice grips to the wheel and Gardai seized the vehicle. Judge Eiteáin Cunningham said she was satisfied that the vehicle was tampered with. Mr Rory O'Brien, solicitor for McCullagh, told the court that his client – a 20-year-old of Rann Mor Walk, Oldtown, Letterkenny – was taking the car to a mechanic who was to assist him in making repairs. Aidan McCullagh leaving Letterkenny District Court. (North West Newspix) News in 90 Seconds - Tuesday June 10 Mr O'Brien said the car was fully licensed and insured, but McCullagh accepted that his NCT was out of date, although he had a date booked. 'He was endeavouring to do his best,' Mr O'Brien said, adding that his client was tendering a guilty plea to the court. McCullagh, who was accompanied to court by his mother, was fined €200 for the driving of dangerously defective vehicle, an offence contrary to section 54 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. Judge Eiteáin Cunningham also fined McCullagh €150 for having no NCT. McCullagh was given five months to pay the fines.
RTÉ News
11-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Tyrone get better of Kerry in Under-20 semi-final
Tyrone remain on course for a third All-Ireland Under-20 Football title in four years, after getting the better of Kerry in a repat of last year's decider. They'll face either Mayo or Louth in the 2025 final, thanks to a performance built on defensive resilience at Laois Hire O'Moore Park that earned them a six points success. And up front, their twin strike force, Loughmacrory duo Eoin McElholm and Ruairi McCullagh, delivered again. In last year's final, the pair shared a 0-12 haul, and this time they accounted for 1-13 of the winners' total. Tyrone's attack threat was evident from the opening minute, when McElholm broke through to have a crack at goal. denied by Michael Tansley's brilliant save, with McCullagh converting the resultant '45. And the holders were 0-5 to 0-1 up by the end of the opening quarter, McCullagh adding another couple and McElholm curling over a free. Kerry's sole score in that period came from midfielder Daniel Kirby, their shot selection letting them down on several occasions. But they did create a goal chance when Kirby sent Evan Boyle through, but full back Ben Hughes got a hand in to block the shot. Direct long ball to full forward Tomas Kennedy began to pay dividends, and he won three frees which Paddy Lane converted. They were now winning the scrap for possession around the middle through Kirby, Eddie Healy and Darragh O'Sullivan, with Killian Dennehy sending over a couple of scores as they picked off five in a row to close the gap to a point. But the Ulster champions reasserted themselves, McCullagh converting a two-point free, before Conan Devlin sent Noah Grimes in to smash home their second goal on the half-hour. They led by 2-8 to 0-9 at the interval, and it was in the second half that the Tyrone defence stood tall in the face of waves of attack, with Ben Hughes, Joey Clarke, Callum Daly and substitute Sean Broderick stepping in with vital challenges. Nevertheless, the Munster champions, who had cruised through their provincial series, kept coming, with Kennedy always a threat up front and Kirby and Healy driving it from midfield. Substitute Ronan Carroll scored with his first touch, and a couple of Lane frees narrowed the gap. Ben Murphy broke through to fire in a shot that Red Hand 'keeper Conan McGarvey kept out, and when Kennedy scored from the rebound, just three points separated the sides going into the final seven minutes. But the champions were able to shut out the Kerry attack in those vital closing stages to turn defence to attack with impressive transition, hitting the last three points through McElholm and McCullagh (2). Tyrone: C McGarvey; F Nelis, B Hughes, Conor Devlin; C Daly, J Clarke, C Donnelly, Conan Devlin, C O'Neill; C Sheehy, E McElholm (1-04, 0-01f), M Quinn; N Grimes (1-00), R McCullagh (0-09, 4f, 1tpf, 1'45), L Og Mossey. Subs: S Broderick for Conor Devlin (23), S McDermott (0-01) for Grimes (48), E McDonagh for Sheehy (51), D Donaghy for Mossey (58) Kerry: M Tansley; A O Beaglaoich, G Evans, M Lynch; L Evans, D O'Connor, B Murphy; E Healy (0-02), D Kirby (0-01); C Collins, E Boyle, K Dennehy (0-03); P Lane (0-06, 5f), T Kennedy (0-01), D O'Sullivan.
Irish Examiner
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
McCullagh, McElholm and Co. out to haunt Kingdom once more
Ruairi McCullagh tormented the Kerry defence in last year's All-Ireland U20 final, kicking five points in Tyrone's demolition of the Kingdom. And he's back, along with strike partner Eoin McElholm, who fired over six scores in the 2024 decider, to take on the Munster champions again in Sunday's semi-final. McCullagh believes the steadying hand and wise counsel of Tyrone's experienced manager Paul Devlin has forged mental strength within his players as they prepare for this weekend's rematch. Now in his eighth season in the role, Devlin has led the Red Hands to five Ulster titles and two All-Irelands, guiding many players along a career path that has seen them become household names. 'He's an incredible man, the best you'll ever come across in terms of a person, and his record speaks for itself,' said McCullagh. 'I'm really delighted to have Paul and the rest of the boys. We have full faith in the whole management as a whole. 'The management has that installed in us. We all have that inner belief, I think it's a Tyrone thing.' The manager is assisted by a group of accomplished coaches, including Diarmaid McNulty, who has played a major role in McCullagh's development as a top-class attacker, helping him win back-to-back MacRory and Hogan Cup medals with Omagh CBS. 'He's a great man to have as well, and success seems to follow him, so we're happy to have that.' Eleven of the players who helped Tyrone to victory over the Kingdom in last year's final will be in action again this weekend, with another couple of the 2024 squad also involved, a measure of the strength of the Red Hand challenge for a third All-Ireland title in four years. And McCullagh has renewed his strike partnership with Loughmacrory clubmate Eoin McElholm. The pair shared a 12-point haul in the spectacular victory over Kerry last season, and are racking up the scores again. 'It's great to have Eoin in there, with the seniors needing him as well, he's a key man for us.' Another Loughmacrory man, Eoin Donaghy, is struggling with injury and remains doubtful for this weekend's showdown. 'He's been so unlucky with injuries this year. He was down to start the semi-final against Derry. We've really done it for him to get him back for the All-Ireland semi-final, hopefully. 'We're going to need him. We're going to need everyone for the big push against Kerry.' Kerry also have a number of survivors from last year's team, all of them relishing the opportunity to atone for last year's defeat, and they've shown their mettle in cruising to another Munster title, routing Cork in the Pairc Ui Chaoimh decider. 'We know they're a very good outfit, so we just have to prepare well, regroup and get ready for them.' McCullagh's sparkling display in the Ulster final, which included a 0-9 tally, helped the holders get past Donegal in an extra-time thriller at Owenbeg. 'We don't really care about who scores, it's all about the team winning the game. So that's the only thing I care about,' he said. The Red Hands went into the provincial decider on the rebound from an eight-point hammering at the hands of Donegal in the group stage, and this time they were ready. 'They thrashed us the first day, we couldn't get near them, but in the final we were far better prepared than them. 'And I felt like we deserved to win the game in the end.' Tyrone had to be prepared to compromise on their attacking philosophy in order to survive in a dogged Ulster decider that frustrated the champions for the best part of an hour, before bursting into life in extra-time. 'It depends on your opposition. You can't just expect to go out and play your own style and win every week, because people are going to have tactics against you, so you have to adapt. 'We had a really good start to the injury time. We just pushed on from there and retained that lead.'
BBC News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Tyrone retain Ulster U20 title with extra-time win over Donegal
Tyrone retained the Ulster under-20 title with a 1-19 to 2-14 win over Donegal after extra-time at McCullagh kicked 0-9 as the Red Hands claimed a third title in four years. The real winning of the game came with three two-pointers in the first four minutes of extra-time as the holders exerted their dominance. Paul Devlin's side will now meet Munster champions Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-final on the weekend of 10 May in a repeat of last year's decider won by Tyrone. McCullagh and Kevin Muldoon led the charge for their sides in a first half which really failed to catch light. Tyrone kicked eight wides to Donegal's two but led by the minimum at the break as 0-5 played 0-4. The Tir Chonaill emerged sharpest for the second stanza kicking two, two-pointers in as many minutes with Shane Callaghan and Conor McCahill firing over. Tyrone responded from the very next play as Liam Og Mossey's attempt at a point cannoned off the post and into the hands of Joey Clarke, who fired to the roof of the Donegal net. The sides traded scores before the pace of Muldoon burned a hole through the heart of the Tyrone defence, he slipped Cathal O Gallchoir through, he hit the net and Donegal led by two with 10 minutes to play. Throughout Donegal refused to engage beyond their 40-metre arc as McCullagh levelled with two scores. The holders would keep the ball for almost four minutes at the end before Conor O'Neill's effort tailed wide, sending the game to extra time at 1-9 apiece. The game would burst into life in extra-time as three two-pointers from Eoin McElholm, Shea McDermott and McCullagh put Tyrone into a seven-point lead. Seanan Carr replied with a fine individual goal for Donegal as three separated the sides heading into the final period of extra-time. Drama would follow as Donegal chased the game at the death and with two between the sides, the Tir Chonaill men were punished for failing to keep three defenders in their own half allowing McCullagh to slot over and put three between them. Tyrone netminder Conan McGarvey would prove the hero as he saved Conor McCahill's goal bound effort with the final action of the match.
Irish Times
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Tyrone edge Donegal to retain Ulster under-20 title
Ulster under-20 football final: Tyrone 1-19 Donegal 2-14 (after extra time) Red sky in Owenbeg as the Red Hands saw off Donegal in extra time to retain the Ulster under-20 title. The reigning All-Ireland under-20 champions scraped past in a game of inches. Eoin McElholm, Ruairi McCullagh and Shea McDermott all hit two-pointers for Tyrone in four minutes early in the extra period. Senan Carr slalomed in to fire to the net for Donegal and Tyrone needed a last-gasp save from Conan McGarvey to deny Conor McCahill a goal that would've snatched the prize for Donegal. READ MORE Ten minutes from the end of normal time, Cathal Rua Ó Gallchoir slammed in for a Donegal goal, but Tyrone stormed back and a brace from the boot of McCullagh evened the abacus to force extra time. Tyrone were 0-5 to 0-4 ahead at half-time and five minutes into the second half, after Liam Óg Mossey's effort hit an upright, Joey Clarke, the captain, rifled home. The first half was an often-wasteful affair, Tyrone leading despite eight wides. As the sun hid behind the Sperrins again, Donegal – who beat Tyrone by eight in the group stage – needed a Sean Martin point and Ó Gallchoir's goal looked as if it might tip the tie in their favour. Ultimately, nine points from McCullagh saw the holders prevail. From the frying pan now to the fire: Kerry awaits. Tyrone: C McGarvey, F Nelis, B Hughes, C Devlin, C Daly, J Clarke (1-0-0), C Donnelly (0-0-1), C Devlin, C O'Neill; C Sheehy (0-0-2), E McElholm (0-1-1), M Quinn (0-0-1), N Grimes (0-0-1), R McCullagh (0-1-7, 1 '45, 4f), L Mossey. Subs: S McDermott (0-1-0) for Grimes (54), D Donaghey for Sheehy (70), S McCann for Mossey (75). Donegal: P Mac Giolla Bhríde; A Neely, N Prendville, C Ó Gallchóir (1-0-0); M Campbell, C McCrea, C McGinty (0-0-2); S Martin (0-0-1), K Muldoon (0-0-2); C McMenamin, F Roarty, M McDevitt; C McCahill (0-1-1), D Gildea, S Carr (1-0-1). Subs: D Monaghan for McMenamin (10), S Callaghan (0-1-3, 2f) for Gildea (h-t), D Mulholland for McDevitt (49), D Gallagher for Neely (56), T Carr for Monaghan (56), M McDevitt for Campbell (65), M Campbell for Muldoon (75), Muldoon for McDevitt (79), Monaghan for McGinty (79). Referee: K Faloon (Armagh)
