Mackin the Armagh last action hero


TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Armagh 2-10 Mayo 1-11  By Kieran Lynch A LAST minute penalty goal from Aimee Mackin saw Armagh claim their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finals, as Shane McCormack’s side came from five points down to defeat Connacht champions Mayo in a thrilling contest. Advertisement Armagh were quickest off the mark […]


Kenny making up for lost time in the Orchard jersey


By Daire Walsh IN the eight years that separated Armagh’s Lidl National Football League Division 2 final triumphs of 2015 and 2023, Louise Kenny has more often than not found herself as a spectator at inter-county matches instead of being an active participant. Just a number of weeks after securing the second-tier League title with […]


Donegal crowned Ulster champions once again


TG4 ULSTER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Donegal 1-10 Armagh 0-9  By Frank Craig DONEGAL tore up the formbook in spectacular fashion as they downed reigning champions Armagh in the TG4 Ulster SFC decider at Owenbeg. Advertisement Three weeks ago Shane McCormack’s side enjoyed a comprehensive eight-point championship win over Donegal. However, the playing field was levelled […]


Clodagh can’t wait for Ulster final day


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are getting used to lining out on the big days, but their defensive rock Clodagh McCambridge insists the Orchard County aren’t taking it for granted. Armagh are chasing their fourth Ulster title in a row and for the third consecutive year, Donegal stand between them and the trophy. “For us, we’ve […]


Ulster players among travelling party on All-Stars trip to the US


FIVE Ulster players referee Maggie Farrelly are among the travelling party on their way to Texas for the 2023 TG4/LGFA All Star tour. Armagh duo Aimee Mackin and Lauren McConville will be joined by Geraldine, Nicole and Niamh McLaughlin of Donegal. 38 of the game’s leading stars are making the trip to the US, with […]


Mackin signs for AFLW side Melbourne


ARMAGH Ladies star Aimee Mackin has followed in the footsteps of her younger sister Blaithin and has signed for AFLW side Melbourne. The three-time All-Star and 2020 Player of the Year has been in sensational form for the Orchard County, who will compete in the Division Two league final in two weeks’ time. The Shane […]


Mackin keen to make amends in league final showdown


By Niall Gartland THERE’S no room for error for the Armagh ladies as they ready themselves for next weekend’s Division Two final against Laois at Croke Park. Last year they fell short on a fiercely disappointing day out against Kerry in the league decider, and there were no prizes for second place. In the ladies […]


Armagh not taking their foot off pedal


By Kieran Lynch ARMAGH qualified for the Division Two league final with a 3-15 to 1-6 victory over Westmeath on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean they’ll take their foot off the gas this weekend against Tipperary, insists manager Shane McCormack. Having won all six of their league games to date, Armagh now face arguably their […]