Former Tyrone minor manager Mickey Donnelly has welcomed the county board's statement confirming that two of their minor players have been cleared of alleged verbal abuse following an Ulster Council investigation.

Donegal made the allegations after their Ulster MFC preliminary round clash with the Red Hands in Ballybofey last May. 

"Specific allegations were made against two of our minor players following the minor championship game against Donegal in Ballybofey on 17th May this year," the statement read.

"The allegations have been fully investigated by the Ulster Council. We welcome the fact that these players have been exonerated."

Speaking to the Irish News, Donnelly said: "Tyrone minor players were subjected to trial by media without any opportunity to defend themselves.

"The emotional harm and stress that has been caused to the Tyrone players and their families cannot be undone. The allegations were made at an extremely important time in their lives as they were doing their AS level exams.

"One player in particular received a large number of threatening messages via social media. He is to be admired and commended for his ability to refrain from responding to this barrage of abuse on social media."

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