10 years ago… ARMAGH’S Division Two relegation fears remained alive and well after they messed up their home match against Galway, the Orchard County having to be content with a 1-15 to 1-15 draw. As was standard with Kieran McGeeney’s side at the time, chaos ensued with Armagh finishing the game with 13 players – […]
Armagh will be inspired by Croke Park surroundings: McEvoy
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March 12, 2026
By Shaun Casey FOUR of Armagh’s last five visits to Croke Park have ended in victory for Kieran McGeeney’s men and former Armagh shot-stopper Philly McEvoy is delighted that the venue is now a “happy hunting ground” for his county. Before their historic All-Ireland run in 2024, the Orchard County struggled on Jones’ Road. But […]
Safety first for Armagh at Croker
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March 11, 2026
By Shaun Casey WHOEVER leaves Croke Park on Saturday night with the two-points will take a massive step towards safety and that will be the objective for both Armagh and Dublin. They are two teams that have had great success from Division Two in recent years. Dublin captured Sam Maguire in 2023 from the second […]
Canavan’s memories of 2005 glory
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March 10, 2026
By Shaun Casey THERE were so many turning points to Tyrone’s heroic 2025 season. Too many to count. Replays, wrongful red cards, last-minute winners, melees, match ups. The career-defining Armagh trilogy. The ten-game run to Sam. So many stories. But a meeting inside the dressing room after a league semi-final loss to Wexford jumps out […]
JOE BROLLY: Piggery in the middle
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March 1, 2026
CONOR ‘Sketches’ Moore has a skit where he mocks me as a name-dropper. I don’t know where he got that from. On the evening of the 2024 All-Ireland final between Armagh and Galway, I chatted with the Taoiseach, then took a phone call from President Biden. That night, I had a drink with the music […]
McGeeney wants Armagh to rediscover ruthless streak
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February 28, 2026
By Shaun Casey WHILE Armagh’s performances have been fairly decent of late, the Division One league table tells a different story; manager Kieran McGeeney vows that his side “will just have to keep going.” The Orchard County travel west this weekend to take on a Mayo side that have only tasted defeat once so far this […]
Shooting efficiency needs to improve – McGeeney
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February 21, 2026
By Shaun Casey IF Armagh are to overturn Donegal on Sunday afternoon, something they haven’t been able to do since 2023, they’ll need to improve their efficiency in front of the goal posts, says boss Kieran McGeeney. The two counties know each other inside out at this stage, locking horns five times since Jim McGuinness […]
Orchard well aware of Donegal threat says manager McKeegan
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February 19, 2026
By Shaun Casey IT’S top versus bottom at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon as Division Three league leaders Donegal host Armagh, with Karl McKeegan’s side hoping to earn their first points of the season. They Orchard County have suffered three defeats on the trot to Louth, Wicklow and Roscommon, while Donegal have collected back-to-back […]
Gallagher keen to protect Donegal scalp in Armagh
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February 19, 2026
EOGHAN ‘Ban’ Gallagher says Donegal have to meet the Armagh challenge head on this Sunday. The sides have a good rivalry and their games are always well-contested. Armagh have lost their last two games but they will be pumped up for this weekend’s encounter. The Orchard County need points and with the game looking close […]
Murnin set for spell on the sidelines
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February 18, 2026
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH midfielder Andrew Murnin could be set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, Gaelic Life understands. The St Paul’s clubman was withdrawn on the hour mark in Armagh’s three-point defeat to Roscommon last Sunday afternoon. Further assessment is required, but the versatile player is expected to miss a number of […]