“It was a McKenna Cup game, but we felt it was a big win because, under Mickey Harte, Tyrone put such a big emphasis on the McKenna Cup - they wanted to win it every year,” recalls Johnston.

Christy Ring Cup first round: Wicklow 1-24 Tyrone 2-16 Wicklow's Pádraig Doyle. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Despite being the lowest-ranked team in this year’s Christy Ring Cup going ...