2012 Dr McKenna Cup

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2012 Dr McKenna Cup
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ProvinceUlster
Year2012
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The 2012 Dr McKenna Cup was a Gaelic football competition played under the auspices of Ulster GAA. The tournament was won by Tyrone, their first McKenna title since 2007. They defeated Derry in the final. [1] [2] [3] The final was noted for the attendance of Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. [4]

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References

  1. "Tyrone and Derry reach final". RTÉ Sport. 22 January 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  2. "Tyrone take Dr McKenna Cup title". Irish Examiner. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  3. "Tyrone 1-14 Derry 2-08". RTÉ Sport. 28 January 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  4. "Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness speak to Brian Carthy following their attendance at the Power NI Dr McKenna Cup final". RTÉ Sport. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.