Sports Minister congratulates Tyrone Minors on GAA All-Ireland win

Sports Minister Nelson McCausland today congratulated County Tyrone on winning the minor GAA All-Ireland final, held yesterday at Croke Park.

Speaking after Tyrone’s 1-13 to 1-12 win against Cork in the minors final, the Minister said: "It always pleases me when teams from Northern Ireland are successful in any sport and yesterday's win is an addition to the great record teams from Northern Ireland have had in the competition in recent years.

“The Tyrone minors have continued their success in the competition, winning their fourth All-Ireland Minor title in ten years.

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