1. Earliest GAA memory.

Two memories that stick out are a primary school tournament in Stewarstown PS and going with Derrytresk 10s to a game and everyone going in the back of a van.

2. Was your family a traditional GAA family?

My family would all have played GAA, Father would have played with Derrytresk, Uncles as-well, Been managed a few times by father and uncle at different age groups over the years. All the siblings play for Derrytresk other than youngest sister Orlagh she’s up kicking at Clonoe.

3. Sibling involvement or success?

Following the brothers to games and watching them win a minor championship which was big for the club at the time, would have been memory that sticks out well.

Lucky to win Tyrone & Ulster junior championship with two brothers on the team. Orlagh maybe leading the bragging rights in the house with most success. In recent years nice to have 4 of us all playing on the same team at senior level.

4. School participation and/or success.

Played school football right the way through was a sub on a St Josephs team that won a  Tyrone title but other than that very little success. Few years on Tyrone vocationals but no silverware.

5. Club/ County role models that you looked up to as a youth

Club – Cathal O’Neill growing up at that time he won an All Ireland Minor championship with Tyrone.

County – Peter Canavan

6. Other sports that you played or had an interest in.

I would try my hand at any sport but not great at any either. Bit of 5 aside soccer in the winter months.

7. Most difficult opponent you have faced in club football and why?

Tricky one I’ve had a lot of tough opponents over the years between Div 3 & 2, recent times Dean McNally Kildress last year in championship very physical strong player. Also give a mention to my own club mate Kevin Campbell plenty of tussles at training, many a nights going home with the jersey ripped.

8. Best player you have ever seen play Gaelic football

As most people will say Peter Canavan, Colm Cooper, also big fan ofMichael Murphy.

9. Are you a fan of the recent rule changes?

Definitely not, the advanced mark rule is ridiculous in my opinion.

10. One suggestion that you think might improve the game.

Leave it be for a while, with all the changes made, the next change they will have to make is a second referee to keep up.

11. Are you a fan of academies/development squads?

They have a role in developing talented players to a high standard, but as long as it doesn’t take any young player away from their club training or games when they should be there instead.

12. Your own involvement around the club.

I’ve been involved over the years with coaching, previously with the minor teams. I try and help out as much as possible.

13. How important is the GAA in your community?

It’s everything in a small wee area like ours.

14. Favourite county jersey (not Tyrone)

Kerry

15. Are you a fan of penalties to decide the outcome of championship games?

No, play until there is a winner.