COMING from Crossmaglen, Down were always Aaron Kernan’s big rivals. Sure, during his playing days there was a real hatred with Tyrone, but the historic rivalry with the Mourne men always stood out to him. And it’s back. Following their amazing win over Ulster and All-Ireland favourites Donegal, Conor Laverty’s side will be keen to […]
Armagh’s showdown with Down and connections across the border
April 29, 2026
By Shaun Casey THERE were plenty of hugs and slaps on the back dished out at full time last Sunday in Letterkenny. O’Donnell Park was awash with red and black jerseys as Down celebrated one of their most impressive victories in recent years. The biggest hug handed out was from an Armagh man. Tony McEntee […]
Kernan excited about his new role with the Royals
November 6, 2025
By Michael McMullan AARON Kernan said it was a “no brainer” to get involved with Meath when the call came from manager Robbie Brennan to join his backroom team. He feels Meath made “huge strides” last season under Brennan but with Derry and Tyrone dropping down from Division One, the promotion race gets even hotter. […]
Ulster coaches making mark in other three provinces
August 31, 2025
Cork FORMER Antrim star James Loughrey has been part of Cork’s management team for a few seasons now under John Cleary and although the 2026 team has to be signed off on, the sounds from the Rebel County is that there will be no significant changes for the new campaign. Loughrey had a few brilliant […]
Cross pair McEntee and Kernan “massive additions” for Down and Meath
August 27, 2025
By Shaun Casey ROSSMAGLEN pair Tony McEntee and Aaron Kernan are on the move and former club and county teammate Johnny Murtagh believes that Down and Meath will benefit massively from their expertise. As exclusively revealed by Gaelic Life, McEntee is making the short trip across the border to take up a role in Conor […]
“History tells me to be wary of Kerry” – Aaron Kernan
June 23, 2025
By Shaun Casey WHILE Armagh currently have their hands on the Sam Maguire Cup, and head into Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Kerry as slight favourites, past experiences have led Aaron Kernan to be wary of the Kingdom. Jack O’Connor’s side had to come through the preliminary quarter-finals after Meath knocked them off top spot in […]
Armagh’s U-21 first timers
October 4, 2024
Shaun Casey looks back on the Armagh team that won their one and only All-Ireland U-21 crown back in 2004 THE noughties truly were the glory days for a generation of lucky Armagh followers as the Orchard County achieved an unprecedented level of success, both in Ulster and on the national stage, at various levels. […]
Making an early mark
August 5, 2024
2023 Ethan Doherty DYNAMIC Derry half-forward Ethan Doherty scooped last year’s Young Footballer of the Year award following an impressive showing all season with the Oakleafers. Doherty, who made his championship debut in 2020, has developed into a mainstay of the Derry team and made a particularly big impact in their run to last year’s […]
IN FOCUS: Aaron Kernan recalls the ups and downs of his Armagh career
May 2, 2024
HE’S one of the most decorated players of his generation, but it still rankles with Aaron Kernan that he never managed to get his hands on the Sam Maguire with Armagh. His list of achievements is fairly bonkers; with Crossmaglen alone he won 18 Armagh Senior Championships, eight provincial titles and three All-Irelands. He didn’t […]
Kernan reflects on retirement decision
November 16, 2023
By Shaun Casey CROSSMAGLEN and Armagh legend Aaron Kernan has decided to call time on his illustrious club career. During his 23 years in the black and amber, Kernan won 18 county medals, eight Ulster titles and three All-Irelands. Kernan, son of legendary Armagh player and manager Joe, retired following his side’s five-point defeat to […]