Tyrone All-Ireland winning forward Cathal McShane has signed for Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic after opting out of the Red Hands’ panel this year.
McShane decided to step away in May ahead of the All-Ireland series and made his last appearance for Tyrone in April in their Ulster Championship opener against Cavan.
The 29-year-old made his inter-county debut against Donegal in 2015 and during his time in red and white he picked up three Ulster SFC medals (2016, 2017 and 2021) alongside his All-Ireland SFC medal in 2021.
The forward won an All-Star for his performances in 2019, finishing as the All-Ireland SFC’s top scorer, kicking 3-48 in nine games.
He has now switched his focus to soccer and returns for another spell at Strabane, who will play in the third tier for the first time next season after winning promotion.
“I’m delighted to be signing with Strabane Athletic, a club I’ve played with in the past and always kept a close eye on, it was brilliant to see the recent success, a real credit to everyone involved,” he told the club’s website.
“From a personal note I’m really excited to get back playing and do whatever it takes to help drive the club forward and to reach the heights it’s capable of.”
