The rise of Redmond O’Hanlon’s
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By Shaun Casey BACK in 2019, Gaelic Life published an article on Redmond O’Hanlon’s. The Poyntzpass club were recruiting players as they attempted to compete at the lowest level of league football in Armagh. The club wasn’t in trouble of folding. The work being done at underage level would ensure that. But at certain times, the […]


PREVIEW: A crunch weekend in Armagh
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HERE are this weekend’s Armagh football fixtures. Details are correct at the time of writing. Check the Armagh website for any changes before making your journey. ARMAGH SENIOR FOOTBALLCHAMPIONSHIP ROUND THREE GROUP A Advertisement CULLOVILLE V MAGHERY Sunday, Culloville, 6.30pm CULLOVILLE are one of the in form team at the minute teams at the minute […]


Tones searching for consistency says McQuillan
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By Shaun Casey WOLFE TONES pulled off one of the results of the weekend in the opening round of the Armagh Intermediate Championship beating Division 2A league champions Tullysaran by eight points, but they won’t be getting carried away says the experienced Ryan McQuillan. Peter Nugent’s men will hope to back up that first-round win when […]


Week two of Armagh championship action beckons
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There is a full round of football action this weekend in Armagh. Here are the details at the time of going to print. Check the Armagh website for any changes before travelling.  ARMAGH SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND TWO Advertisement GROUP A MAGHERY V KILLEAVY Friday, Maghery, 7pm KILLEAVY won the Division 1A league title for […]


Madden aiming for championship run
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By Shaun Casey THE semi-final hurdle has been the stumbling block for Madden in the last two championship campaigns, and they’re hoping to go at least one step further this season, says captain Tony O’Hagan. The Raparees lost out to Crossmaglen in 2023 before falling to Clan na Gael in 2024 but remain one of […]


A different ball game: Ciarán McKeever’s concept of goals and fun
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Former Armagh captain and All-Ireland winning coach Ciarán McKeever has developed a three versus three game for enjoyment and development. He outlined his concept to Michael McMullan PLAYERS love scoring goals. That feeling when the ball hits the net sends a surge of energy through the body. Ciarán McKeever recognises it in the kids he […]


Armagh looking at the inner picture as they chase Croke Park glory
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By Shaun Casey THE only blot on Armagh’s otherwise perfect championship record is their round five home defeat at the hands of Laois and while Sunday’s All-Ireland final showdown offers a shot at redemption, manager PJ O’Mullan explains his side aren’t thinking along those lines. The Orchard County are ‘controlling the controllables’ in the build […]


Armagh’s O’Neill set for spell on the sidelines
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By Shaun Casey OISIN O’Neill looks set for a spell on the sidelines as his injury ravaged season continues. The All-Ireland winning attacker missed the majority of Armagh’s Sam Maguire title defence having starred in the Ulster Championship for Kieran McGeeney’s side. Gaelic Life understands that the calf injury that brought his county season to […]


McDonnell backs Conaty for All-Star
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By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND winner Stevie McDonnell feels Oisín Conaty must be considered for another All-Star when selectors convene to draw up their 2025 final team. While the Orchard County didn’t make it to the All-Ireland semi-finals, Conaty hit all of his championship 0-21 from play in five and a bit games, having only entered […]


Donegal and Armagh in All-Ireland u-16 action


HERE are this week’s LGFA games. Tuesday July 15 All-Ireland U16 C Championship Final Donegal v Leitrim; Tempo Maguires GAC, Fermanagh, 7.30pm Wednesday July 16 All-Ireland U16 B Championship Final Armagh v Galway; Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford, 7.15pm All-Ireland U16 A Championship Final Kerry v Mayo; MacDonagh Park, Nenagh, 7.15pm Advertisement Saturday July 19 TG4 […]