Review of the season – Armagh


1 Theatre of Dreams Armagh made two trips to Jones’ Road this year and it’s the first season since 2006 that the orange and white have gathered in Croke Park on more than one occasion. That was back when the Ulster finals were hosted in HQ and while Armagh certainly want to improve their status […]


New role for Donaghy with native Clonmore


By Shaun Casey BRENDAN Donaghy, having recently retired from inter-county duty after 17-years playing for Armagh, will be player-manager of his home club Clonmore next season along with James Grimley who will hold the same role. The pair helped Clonmore win the Junior Championship title on two occasions, in 2005 and 2011, and both started […]


Squad depth huge for Armagh says O’Hanlon


By Shaun Casey 2022 was a difficult season for Ciaron O’Hanlon. A series of “niggly injuries” throughout the course of the season saw him play just six times and miss out on Armagh’s championship run to the last eight. Unfortunately for O’Hanlon, 2023 may not be much better. A nasty knee injury picked up while […]


Another slice of history for Clan na Gael


By Shaun Casey THIRTY years ago, Paul O’Hagan lined out for Clan na Gael in the St Paul’s Minor Tournament final as his side suffered an 11-point defeat to Donegal’s Aodh Ruadh. This weekend, O’Hagan will be back in St Paul’s, this time patrolling the sideline as manager, with the Lurgan Blues once again representing Armagh. […]


Armagh clubs announce management teams


By Shaun Casey REIGNING Armagh Senior champions Crossmaglen have changed managers for the season ahead, with former midfielder Anthony Cunningham replacing Stephen Kernan. Kernan led the Rangers to the Armagh title this season with a 12-point win over Granemore, following back-to-back final defeats to Maghery (2020) and Clann Éireann (2021). Cunningham captained Crossmaglen to an […]


Club previews: Armagh Intermediate Championship gets underway


ARMAGH INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALLCHAMPIONSHIP ROUND ONE TÍR NA NÓG V WOLFE TONES Friday, Davitt Park, 7.30pm THIS one could go right down to the wire and even though Tír na nÓg have been operating at a lower division this season, they have huge momentum following their promotion and may just get the job done here. Advertisement […]


Forker focusing on improvements


By Shaun Casey AIDAN Forker insists that his Maghery side are focusing on improving their performances, rather than worrying about the threat of relegation. Gavin Wylie’s men gave themselves a huge chance of staying in the top tier last weekend when they defeated Crossmaglen, but they now must travel to the Rangers on Friday evening […]


Marsden pleased as senior status secured for Clan na Gael


By Shaun Casey CLAN na Gael secured their senior status last weekend with important wins over Grange (Friday) and Mullaghbawn (Sunday) and that was always the goal according to manager Diarmaid Marsden. “They were two big matches and I suppose there’s no easy matches in this division because you’re playing seasoned teams like the Grange, […]