Dublin game is a ‘must win’ insists Orchard manager


By Shaun Casey FOR both teams heading to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds on Sunday, a win would soften the threat of relegation and Gregory McGonigle is hoping it’s his Armagh side that come away with the three points in Division One. They host All-Ireland champions Dublin this weekend and only score difference splits the two […]


NOSTALGAA: Inniskeen crowned All-Ireland champions as Mackin leads Orchard charge


10 YEARS AGO ARMAGH’S brilliant start to Division One continued apace as Ronan Clarke’s side made it three wins from three. Key to their 2-14 to 2-9 victory over Monaghan was teenager Aimee Mackin who finished with 1-5 to her name. The Orchard County, fresh in the top flight, conceded two goals in the opening […]


Armagh going “full throttle” – Parkinson


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH know exactly what they have to do in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds on Saturday to claim top spot in their three-team group, and the Orchard ladies will be going “full throttle” for a win against Kildare. Following their opening round draw with Meath, Armagh now have to defeat Kildare by any […]


Parkinson hoping layoff doesn’t impact Armagh


By Shaun Casey WITH just one game between the end of the league and the start of the All-Ireland Championship, the long layoff is a challenge that Armagh will have to contend with, says joint manager Darnell Parkinson. That one game was of course the Ulster final at Clones and the Orchard County were crowned […]


Parkinson pleased with Armagh panel depth


By Shaun Casey SOME 27 players have got game time during Armagh’s successful first four league games and joint manager Darnell Parkinson, who takes the side along with Joe Feeney, is delighted with the depth of their playing squad. The Orchard County claimed the Division One crown last season for the first time ever and […]


Aimee Mackin – On the Comeback Trail


By Shaun Casey IT’S a weary path that Aimee Mackin knows all about. The road to recovery has plenty of bumps and bruises along the way but the Shane O’Neill’s sharpshooter has experienced it all before and knows what it takes to get back on the field. Last May, one week after Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh […]


Parkinson looking forward to Tralee trip


By Shaun Casey NEW Armagh management duo Darnell Parkinson and Joe Feeney are looking forward to getting their tenure underway as the Orchard County travel south to Kerry on Saturday for the opening round of the National League. Both Parkinson and Feeney were members of Greg McGonigle’s management team last season as Armagh won the […]


Armagh star McConville joins Gold Coast Suns


ARMAGH star Lauren McConville has joined AFLW side Gold Coast Suns on a one-year contract. The 29-year-old is a dual player with Crossmaglen and one of the best footballers at Armagh’s disposal. McConville will become the club’s fourth Irish recruit, following in the footsteps of Niamh McLaughlin, Clara Fitzpatrick and Cara McCrossan. The Mackin sisters, […]


Druse ready for semi-final challenge


By Shaun Casey IN a team of star names, Emily Druse possibly slips in under the radar when it comes to Armagh. Blaithin and Aimee Mackin are the two standouts while Caroline O’Hanlon, Kelly Mallon and Clodagh McCambridge are other headline grabbers in the Orchard side. Druse may not grab those same headlines, but ask any […]