Tyrone county board has issued a statement to thank Mickey Harte for his services to the GAA in the county over the past three decades.

Harte confirmed last night that he would be stepping down as Tyrone senior football manager after 18 years in the post and released a statement this morning thanking the people of Tyrone.

The board have since paid tribute to the 68-year-old, outlining that it is “impossible to encapsulate” all of his success as a manager.

“Earlier today Mickey Harte issued a statement indicating that he will not be applying for another three years as manager of the Tyrone Senior Football team. For over 30 years Mickey Harte’s name has been synonymous with Tyrone GAA and success,” the statement posted on tyronegaa.ie read.

“On behalf of Tyrone GAA, the senior football players and backroom team, an Coiste Chontae, an Coiste Bainistí, our clubs, our supporters and every Tyrone Gael at home or abroad, we wish to sincerely thank Mickey for all his years of dedication, service and leadership.

“Mickey’s allegiance to the Tyrone cause has been unwavering and he has given of his time, energy and talent to bring Tyrone to the highest level of our Association. Mickey’s dedication to his teams, coupled with his enthusiasm, ensured that he gave his best and the players under his care gave the same in return. Future managers may have many successes and accolades but Mickey will go down as being the first man to manage the journey of Sam Maguire to ‘among the bushes’.

“It is imperative to acknowledge and thank the Harte family for the support they provided Mickey, allowing him to devote so much time and energy to Tyrone GAA.

 “It is impossible to encapsulate all Mickey’s successes as a manager in a few lines but when times return to some kind of normality there will be a suitable celebration to recognise Mickey’s immense contribution and legacy to Tyrone GAA.

“In the meantime, on behalf of us all, thanks Mickey for the great days you have given us during the past 30 years; may you have many more years of good health to enjoy with your family.

“Le míle míle buiochas, ó chroí,

“Cumann Luthchleas Gael Thír Eoghain.”

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