DONEGAL and Armagh will meet this weekend with senior status for 2026 on the line. Armagh were winners when they met on Ulster final day, bit both have dropped out of the All-Ireland race for the Brendan Martin Cup. Elsewhere this weekend, the senior quarter-finals take centre stage but these two great Ulster rivals meet […]
By Shaun Casey FOR the thousands of Armagh fans seated around Croke Park, taking in the crisp September air, the emotion of compete devastation filled their thoughts. They came so close to toppling Gaelic football’s aristocrats Kerry in 2000 but failed to do so. Level after normal time, level after extra-time, level after 70 minutes of […]
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his team for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry. Oisin Conaty. Rory Grugan and Ben Crealey all return with Cian McConville, Jason Duffy and Conor Turbitt dropping to the bench. The champions will have to plan without impact man Stefan Campbell who is out injured. Advertisement It’s […]
By Shaun Casey WHILE Armagh currently have their hands on the Sam Maguire Cup, and head into Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against Kerry as slight favourites, past experiences have led Aaron Kernan to be wary of the Kingdom. Jack O’Connor’s side had to come through the preliminary quarter-finals after Meath knocked them off top spot in […]
By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND champions Armagh were already paired with Kerry in this weekend’s quarter-finals but Monday morning’s draw revealed the other three ties. With Armagh having played Dublin and Galway in their group, combined with repeat provincial final pairings not being permitted, that fixture is already set. All-Ireland quarter-finals Armagh v Kerry Tyrone v […]
By Michael McMullan REGARDLESS of Monday morning’s All-Ireland quarter-final draw, champions Armagh are set to face Kerry next weekend. It will be a repeat of last summer’s All-Ireland semi-final. With Armagh having played Dublin and Galway in their group, combined with repeat provincial final pairings not being permitted, that fixture is already set. Advertisement Pot […]
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 […]
ARMAGH suffered their first defeat inside 70 minutes since 2023 when they lost out to Galway by the minimum of margins in Saturday’s enthralling round three encounter and they have “loads to work on” says manager Kieran McGeeney. The reigning All-Ireland champions had already secured their spot in the quarter-finals with opening round wins over […]
By Michael McMullan THE lineup is complete for the All-Ireland preliminary quarter which will take place on Monday morning on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland show. The games will take place on the weekend of June 21/22. Teams drawn from Pot One will have home advantages and repeat pairings will be avoided. Advertisement Group winners Armagh, […]
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his squad for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with Galway. Stefan Campbell and Niall Grimley both come into the team. Rory Grugan isn’t listed but there is a return for All-Ireland final goalscorer Aaron McKay. Advertisement Captain Aidan Forker is also named among the substitutes. Armagh have already […]
