Mickey Harte has led Tyrone to two All-Ireland senior titles

Harte, who was due to enter the final year of a three-year appointment, asked the county committee to extend his tenure until 2010.

The committee agreed unanimously to the Errigal Ciaran clubman's request.

Harte guided Tyrone to All-Ireland title triumphs in 2003 and 2005 but the Red Hands were beaten by Meath at the quarter-final stage last month.

However, the Ballygawley man made clear his desire to remain in post just minutes after the 1-13 to 2-8 defeat at Croke Park.

"Maybe some people would like me to go but they are not going to get their way," he said.

Harte was named as the new senior team manager in November 2002 after the role was vacated by dual bosses Eugene McKenna and Art McRory.

The former county player had a proven track record after taking the Tyrone minor and U21 sides to All-Ireland successes.

Harte was managing the Errigal Ciaran club side at the time of his appointment.