KIERAN McGeeney was just entering his teenage years when he first pulled on the Armagh jersey that would go on to define his very existence. An Armagh select headed south for a challenge game with Cork when ‘Geezer’ ticked the first box in a list of lifetime ambitions. After three years with the county minors, […]
By Shaun Casey PLAYING against the top teams in Ireland and measuring yourself against them is where Armagh want to be said their manager Greg McGonigle, whose side opened their account with a five-point win over Waterford last weekend. Two goals inside 60 seconds from Aimee Mackin and Aoife McCoy helped Armagh hold their Munster opponents […]
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH have met Louth three times since Kieran McGeeney returned to the Orchard County following his six-year stint with Kildare and have an unbeaten record against their Leinster neighbours. In 2014, a late Stefan Forker goal saved Armagh’s blushes and stole a point while in 2015 and 2017, McGeeney’s men were ahead […]
Lidl NFL Division 1 Armagh 2-8 Waterford 2-3 By Shaun Casey ARMAGH opened their Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign with a victory over Waterford at a wet and windy Crossmaglen. Advertisement A strong first half performance was the difference for the Orchard County, as both teams only scored twice after the turnaround. Both sides rattled […]
Alan Rodgers talks to former Armagh and Tyrone footballer Dr Pat O’Neill about his remarkable journey through medicine and sport. DR Pat O’Neill, a venerable figure in Omagh at 93, has been an integral part of the local community for over 70 years, leaving an indelible mark as a local GP and a multifaceted sports enthusiast. Born […]
By Shaun Casey CULLYHANNA have yet to concede a goal since winning the Armagh Intermediate Championship back in October. In their four games since then, the St Patrick’s men have kept four consecutive clean sheets. Goalkeeper James Carragher pulled off a stunning save in the Ulster final to deny Ballyhaise a goal, while the fingertips […]
By Michael McMullan GOALKEEPER Odhrán Lynch has been named for Derry’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final with Armagh (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 4pm) on Saturday. The Magherafelt man limped out during their county final defeat at the hands of Glen with a hamstring injury. After Jack Cassidy and Ryan Scullion playing in previous games, Lynch’s return – […]
By Michael McMullan HOSTING Louth in the opening round of the NFL is only show in town for his side insists Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney. Speaking after their Dr McKenna Cup win over Tyrone, the former All-Ireland winning skipper didn’t delve into the importance of promotion. The Orchard County were relegated from the top flight […]
Dr McKenna Cup Round Three ARMAGH 1-14 TYRONE 2-10 By Barry O’Donnell THE margins were wafer-thin come the final whistle last night but when the various permutations were untangled it was Armagh who booked their passage into the last four of the McKenna Cup by virtue of this narrow victory over old adversaries Tyrone at […]
By Michael McMullan TYRONE and Armagh have named their teams for the midweek Dr McKenna Cup clash, , BOX-IT Athletic Grounds 7.30pm. Kieran McGeeney has named a more experienced team having fielded a novice side in their opening game, a drubbing at the hands of Donegal in Ballybofey. There are returns for Oisin O’Neill and Tiernan […]
