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
August 7, 2025
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
July 31, 2025
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
July 31, 2025
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
July 14, 2025
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 […]
Donegal and Armagh set for relegation battle
July 1, 2025
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 […]
Extra special: When Armagh and Kerry went to battle for 180 minutes
June 27, 2025
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 […]
Armagh name team for Sunday’s Kerry clash
June 26, 2025
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 […]
“History tells me to be wary of Kerry” – Aaron Kernan
June 23, 2025
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 […]
REVEALED: The All-Ireland quarter-final lineup is complete
June 23, 2025
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 […]