Feargal Logan is a

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and former player, who was a starting member of the Tyrone county team that reached the

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Legal career

Since retiring from play, Logan's name has become more known in GAA circles for his work as a lawyer, representing players in disciplinary hearings, most famously reducing Ryan McMenamin's suspension in 2005 to allow him to play the crunch quarter final game against

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, by pointing out that the Central Disciplinary Committee had no authority to use television footage when considering a player's punishment. This appeal set a precedent that allowed several other players to successfully revoke their suspensions, such as

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players, Kieran McKeever and Paul McGrane. The

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used Logan's legal abilities during its early years, as he drafted its

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Managerial career

Logan was Tyrone under-21 manager and led the team to an All-Ireland title in 2015. He was appointed senior co-manager (with Brian Dooher) of the Tyrone footballers in November 2020, succeeding

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. Himself and Dooher left the role in August 2024.

Honours

As Player Tyrone *

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: (1) ** 1995 Stewartstown Harps * Tyrone Junior Football Championship: (1) ** 2004 * Ulster Junior Club Football Championship: (1) ** 2004 As Manager Tyrone * Ulster Under-20 Football Championship: (1) ** 2015 * All-Ireland Under-20 Football Championship: (1) ** 2015 *

: (1) ** 2021 *

All-Ireland Senior Football Championship The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (SFC) () is the premier inter-county competition in Gaelic football. County (Gaelic games), County teams compete against each other and the winner is declared All-Ireland Champions. Organised by the ...

: (1) ** 2021

Personal life

Logan has three children: two sons and a daughter, Conor Logan, Michael Logan and Marie Claire.

References

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