2011 Dr McKenna Cup

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2011 Dr McKenna Cup
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ProvinceUlster
Year2011
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2012  

The 2011 Dr McKenna Cup was a Gaelic football competition played under the auspices of Ulster GAA. The tournament was won by Derry, their first McKenna title in 12 years. They defeated Tyrone in the final. [1] The final was postponed due to the death of Tyrone manager Mickey Harte's brother Paddy Harte. [2] The competition was also affected by the murder of Michaela McAreavey, Harte's daughter, on her honeymoon in Mauritius. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Derry 2-12 Tyrone 2-11". RTÉ Sport. 5 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  2. "McKenna final called off after bereavement". RTÉ Sport. 12 February 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  3. "Tyrone's Dr McKenna Cup is postponed". RTÉ Sport. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
  4. "McKenna Cup fixture changes revealed". RTÉ Sport. 14 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.