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John McAreavy shared a moving tribute to his former father-in-law and Tyrone’s manager, Mickey Harte.
John shared a piercing black and white photo of Mickey on social media on Saturday, with the simple but compelling caption: “Caption.”
John paid the touching tribute to his former father-in-law the day after it was announced that the manager of the Tyrone County Gaelic team for the past 18 years would be leaving office.
John and Mickey have had a close and unbreakable bond since the tragic murder of John’s wife and Mickey’s daughter, Michaela McAreavey, while the couple were honeymooning in Mauritius in 2011. Michaela was only 27 years old when she was killed in the hotel room of your house. luxurious resort after she disrupted a robbery.
After the announcement was made last night, Mickey said he was “happy” to have done “the best he could for Tyrone during those 30 years” leading the Tyrone intercountry teams.
However, this morning he admitted that he was “disappointed” not to have had the opportunity to lead Tyrone for another season after the county administrative committee rejected his application.
In a statement released through the Tyrone County board, Mikey said he wanted to lead the team for one more year to “make up for” the 2020 season that was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Consequently, I requested to continue for another season to make up for this missed opportunity to complete my last term under more normal circumstances. Unfortunately, this request was not granted by Tyrone’s management committee,” Harte said.
“Although I am disappointed, this sentiment is far outweighed by one of immense gratitude for having had the privilege of leading Tyrone at the junior, under-21 and senior levels for the past thirty years.
“I will be forever indebted to the great people of Tyrone, and indeed to the Gaels around the world. Through the ups and downs, my family and I have been supported by many good people from all backgrounds and communities.”
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