By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney paid tribute to Oisin Conaty on the back of Armagh’s Ulster success on Sunday in Clones. The Orchard County needed extra-time to see off the brave Monaghan challenge. In the end, it was Oisin O’Neill’s goal that broke the game but it had Conaty’s finger prints over it. Advertisement When […]
Report: Armagh go the extra mile to end Ulster famine
May 17, 2026
Ulster SFC final Armagh 2-28 Monaghan 0-25 AET By Michael McMullan ARMAGH ended their run of Ulster final heartbreak by eventually knocking down the door to land a first title since 2008. Advertisement Kieran McGeeney’s side needed extra-time as the decider ended level for the fifth successive time when Conor McCarthy nicked his fourth point. […]
The Real McCoy: Gaelic Life and following the Armagh dream
May 17, 2026
By Shaun Casey NIALL McCoy called time on his Gaelic Life journey at the end of April after giving 14 years of service. He started with the paper back in 2012 and covered some incredible stories during his time. The world and the industry changed a lot of those years and he was part of […]
Shaun Casey: The grief and glory of Clones as an Armagh fan
May 16, 2026
By Shaun Casey CLONES will also have a special place in my heart. Growing up, St Tiernach’s Park was Armagh’s home. Most championship contests were played in the Monaghan venue, and it was awesome. My first real memory of being in Clones was in 2003. The Monaghan fans cheerfully chanted “cheerio cheerio” to the Armagh […]
Feature: Magic Ulster final moments
May 16, 2026
Ahead of Sunday’s blue ribbon showdown, Niall Gartland looks back at some of the highlights from Ulster finals over the last decade 2025: Oisin Conaty leveller FIRST of all, what a game of football – for the fourth year running, the Ulster final went to extra-time and it was holders Donegal who repeated their previous year’s victory […]
Preview: Armagh back knocking the Ulster door again
May 15, 2026
Ulster SFC final preview Armagh v Monaghan Sunday, Clones, 4.15pm Referee: Paddy Neilan By Michael McMullan IN an era when teams thrive on being written off and the edge that goes with it, hunger is always the sweetest of sauces. Advertisement When the final whistle blows in Clones on Sunday evening, there will be an […]
Armagh manager maintains the minor race is wide open
May 14, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH minors welcome Cavan to Crossmaglen on Saturday with an Ulster Championship semi-final spot up for grabs. It’s a big weekend for the county with the seniors also embarking on a fourth successive bid to get their hands back on the Anglo Celt Cup. Minor manager Barra Ó Muirí feels the minor […]
O’Hagan appointed as new manager of Erne Gaels
May 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Barry O’Hagan has been confirmed as the new manager of Fermanagh champions Erne Gaels. He takes over from Declan Bonner who steered the Belleek club to back-to-back titles in the Erne County. O’Hagan had been appointed as joint manager of Derry side Lavey at the start of the season […]
Tyrone prevail in Ulster final dress rehearsal
May 11, 2026
TG4 Ulster Senior Championship Tyrone 1-10 Armagh 0-8 By Kieran Lynch TYRONE defeated Armagh by five points at O’Neill’s Healy Park to secure top spot in the TG4 Ulster Senior Championship round-robin before the same two counties meet in the final in a couple of weeks. Armagh were first on the board, with Kelly […]
Darragh McMullen – Armagh’s unsung hero
May 8, 2026
We find out more about how McMullen has grown into a key player with Armagh. Shaun Casey writes… MOST Armagh fans were puzzled when the late change to the starting team was announced. The orange and white brigade were decked out at Croke Park, hoping to see their team lift some national silverware for the […]