They won the Ulster Championship beating Down in the final, after a replay. RTÉ pundit and former player Colm O'Rourke claimed that year Dooher was one of the weak links in the Tyrone team, and that he would "eat his hat" if Tyrone won the All-Ireland with Dooher in the team.
In the Ulster Championship final, they defeated Down in a replay. RTÉ commentator Colm O'Rourke stated that year Dooher was one of Tyrone's weaker players and would "eat his hat" if Tyrone won the All-Ireland with him on the team.