By Cian O'Connell

Tyrone GAA has released a statement confirming that Mickey Harte will remain in charge of their senior inter-county team until the end of 2020.

Harte's team reached this year's All Ireland SFC Semi-Final, but were beaten 2-17 to 0-11 by Dublin at Croke Park on August 27.

In 2003, 2005, and 2008 Harte steered Tyrone to All Ireland glory, while they also accumulated Ulster titles under his stewardship in 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2016, and 2017.

The statement said: "Following a meeting of of the County Committee tonight, Coiste Contae Thir Eoghain wish to confirm that Mickey Harte has been re-appointed to manage the Tyrone Senior Football team until the end of the 2020 season."