FORMER Armagh forward Ronan Clarke believes senior boss Kieran McGeeney deserves great credit for his persistence in the face of no little criticism during his tenure. The Orchard County are one step away from promotion to Division Two – they must defeat Tipperary in a winner-takes-all clash in this Sunday’s league finale at the Athletic […]
Five minutes with Armagh’s Niall Grimley
Niall Grimley was unwilling to comment on which team mate has the best looking other half.
McDonnell bemoans lack of player access
ARMAGH U21 boss Peter McDonnell has expressed his bitter disappointment with the lack of access he has had with his players heading into their quarter-final clash against Down next Wednesday. St Ronan’s Lurgan, St Paul’s Bessbrook and St Colman’s Newry were involved in the MacRory Cup semi-finals, while Crossmaglen played in last weekend’s U21 Ulster […]
McConnell: Kildare have “taken the biscuit”
ARMAGH manager Sylvester McConnell has hit out at Kildare’s decision to introduce five non-native players into their squad ahead of their Division 2A campaign. Lilywhites manager Joe Quaid has used the GAA’s residency rules to bring in, amongst others, former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner John Mulhall and former Limerick players David Reidy and Mark Reidy. Tipperary […]
John Martin: Rules work against Ulster sides
GAELIC Life hurling columnist John Martin has hit out at the GAA residency rule as he believes it is weighted against Ulster sides.
Finnian Moriarty: Orchard ready to blossom
NEW Gaelic Life columnist Finnian Moriarty believes that Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney is finally edging closer to a style of play that suits them.
Armagh name team to play Derry
Kieran McGeeney has named his team to play Derry in the McKenna Cup round one.
Vernon: Armagh fans need patience
CHARLIE Vernon’s true belief is that this Armagh team can go places given time, patience, and a possible dollop of good fortune. Speaking in today’s Gaelic Life, the versatile Armagh stalwart fronts up to questions about the Orchard County’s horror show in 2016. In fairness, a litany of players were unavailable to Kieran McGeeney and […]
Owen Mulligan: My verbal battle with Francie
OWEN Mulligan has opened up to Kevin Cassidy in a fascinating Barroom tape interview in today’s Gaelic Life.
Five minutes with Armagh’s Lauren McConville
Most players think Caroline O’Hanlon is great, not Lauren McConville.