Mickey Harte is facing the prospect of being without the McMahon brothers and Conor Clarke for Tyrone's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Derry on Sunday week.

Justin McMahon and Clarke both suffered injuries while playing for Omagh St. Enda's against Clonoe yesterday, while Joe McMahon remains sidelined with a long-standing groin problem. Younger brother Justin pulled up with a hamstring injury, while Clarke - who moved to full back following his departure - was also forced to retire after picking up an ankle injury late in the game.

"It would be a huge blow for Tyrone and the players," Omagh manager Larry Strain told the Irish News.

"They have been preparing for the Derry game now since November. They're two good players and they have a big game in a couple of weeks. To be ruled out of it at his stage would be awful harsh on them, but hopefully the injuries aren't that bad and they'll be alright."

On the plus side, attackers Connor McAliskey and Ronan O'Neill both returned from injury to feature in Omagh's 1-13 to 2-9 win. 

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