He took the reins with Fermanagh after making a stunning mark at club level - winning county titles in Tyrone and Cavan and taking unfashionable Derry side Loup to an Ulster club title
Malachy O'Rourke is the new Tyrone boss, and it's the third Ulster county he has managed, after Monaghan and his native Fermanagh. He was also interviewed for the Derry position in the past, and was also once approached by Donegal to gauge his interest.
During O'Rourke's playing career with the county, you could count the number of games Fermanagh won in the Ulster Championship on one hand - and still have a couple of fingers to spare.READ MORE: How Friday’s major Casement Park development will affect allocation of Euro 2028 games
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