By Shaun Casey SARSFIELDS stalwart Eamon McGeown has been lining out in the green and white hooped shirt for two decades and a lot of that time has been spent batting away at the top tier of Armagh club football. The High Moss men were relegated from senior football last season and having finished in […]
McConville praises “superstar” Murnin
October 9, 2025
By Shaun Casey ST Paul’s manager Shane McConville has heaped praise on “superstar” Andrew Murnin for the Armagh attacker’s role in helping his club get back to an Intermediate Championship final for the fifth time in six years. St Paul’s are yet to end their 11-year wait for championship gold, having lost recent finals to Clan […]
Andrew Murnin: Armagh’s not so secret weapon
June 20, 2025
Andrew Murnin could’ve been the secret weapon the country never laid eyes on. Shane McConville knew it and so did Kieran McGeeney. Michael McMullan writes… FÓGRA. There are three changes on the Armagh team. The Athletic Grounds is packed. Last Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of the day. It’s a wall of colour. The 2014 […]
Murnin returns to Armagh attack for Galway clash
June 13, 2024
ANDREW Murnin has returned to the Armagh forward line for this weekend’s top of the table clash with Galway. Murnin missed out through injury the last day when Armagh hammered Derry by 11-points. He comes into the attacking unit, holding his usual position at full forward, while Ciaran Higgins also nabs a starting jersey. Higgins […]
Injuries clearing up in Orchard camp
February 8, 2024
By Shaun Casey DESPITE winning their first two games of the Division Two league campaign, Armagh are still missing a certain number of key players that haven’t featured at all so far, although manager Kieran McGeeney expects them to return sooner rather than later. Andrew Murnin and Rian O’Neill are just working their way back, […]
STEVEN POACHER: Those fine turnover margins
June 23, 2023
THIS weekend sees the first proper weekend of real knockout football in the Sam Maguire race and we’re also down to the last four of the Tailteann Cup. Counties are starting to realise that in just over a month’s time or less, it will all be over for another year. This weekend we will lose […]
SHANE RICE: Armagh’s intensity and determination paid off
June 23, 2023
LAST Sunday, Armagh displayed their mettle as they triumphed over Galway, securing a coveted spot in the All-Ireland quarter-finals. The atmosphere in Carrick-on-Shannon was electric, with fans contributing to the vibrant ambiance that accompanied this crucial clash. Right from the opening whistle, Armagh showcased their hunger and determination, exuding an unmistakable bite. In the first half, […]
Gaelic Life Team of the Week
June 22, 2023
AFTER another weekend of action check out the latest Gaelic Life Team of the Week…. 1 SHAUN PATTON Donegal Some brilliant restarts, good under the high ball and pinged over a monster free late on. 2 AIDAN FORKER Armagh Advertisement Stood up against Galway, and kicked a couple of wonder scores too. 3 BRENDAN MCCOLE […]
Armagh claim quarter-final place after titanic tussle with Galway
June 18, 2023
Armagh 0-16 Galway 1-12 Armagh secured a spot in the last eight of the race for Sam Maguire with a cracking win over Galway in Carrick-on-Shannon. Kieran McGeeney’s side edged an incredible encounter, with one-point the difference between the teams in the end. The game was level over ten times, but it was Armagh who […]
Another classic on the cards?
June 17, 2023
By Shaun Casey A LOT of GAA commentary usually looks backwards instead of forwards and when it comes to Galway and Armagh, it’s impossible to preview this weekend’s tie without reflecting on last summer’s epic encounter. Goals, last minute equalisers, fights, red cards, heroic comebacks, penalties. You name it, last year’s quarter-final had it. Croke […]