By Michael McMullan REGARDLESS of Monday morning’s All-Ireland quarter-final draw, champions Armagh are set to face Kerry next weekend. It will be a repeat of last summer’s All-Ireland semi-final. With Armagh having played Dublin and Galway in their group, combined with repeat provincial final pairings not being permitted, that fixture is already set. Advertisement Pot […]
Andrew Murnin: Armagh’s not so secret weapon
Andrew Murnin could’ve been the secret weapon the country never laid eyes on. Shane McConville knew it and so did Kieran McGeeney. Michael McMullan writes… FÓGRA. There are three changes on the Armagh team. The Athletic Grounds is packed. Last Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of the day. It’s a wall of colour. The 2014 […]
Armagh have “loads to work on” after Galway defeat admits McGeeney
ARMAGH suffered their first defeat inside 70 minutes since 2023 when they lost out to Galway by the minimum of margins in Saturday’s enthralling round three encounter and they have “loads to work on” says manager Kieran McGeeney. The reigning All-Ireland champions had already secured their spot in the quarter-finals with opening round wins over […]
Update of the race for Sam
By Michael McMullan THE lineup is complete for the All-Ireland preliminary quarter which will take place on Monday morning on RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland show. The games will take place on the weekend of June 21/22. Teams drawn from Pot One will have home advantages and repeat pairings will be avoided. Advertisement Group winners Armagh, […]
McKay returns as Armagh name squad ahead of Galway clash
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his squad for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with Galway. Stefan Campbell and Niall Grimley both come into the team. Rory Grugan isn’t listed but there is a return for All-Ireland final goalscorer Aaron McKay. Advertisement Captain Aidan Forker is also named among the substitutes. Armagh have already […]
Persistence, intrigue, a vote and Sam: Armagh and a story of sticking together
By Michael McMullan It’s impossible not to be intrigued by Armagh. For the rest of us, we can only hazard a guess at the level of intramural satisfaction within their bubble. When their jet-black bus pulls out of dodge, you wonder about the vibe inside. What level does their ‘us against the world’ rise to? […]
Killeavy where they want to be says O’Hanlon
By Shaun Casey AT the halfway point of the Division 1A league campaign, Killeavy currently rest at the top of the table with 10 points to show for their efforts and that’s exactly where they want to be says star man Ciaron O’Hanlon. Killeavy, managed by club and county legend Steven McDonnell, are tied with […]
All-Ireland Round Three fixture details announced
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have announced the fixture details for the All-Ireland SFC Round Three games on the weekend of June 14/15. There are two all-Ulster clashes down for decision including a top of the table meeting of Down and Monaghan that will decide a quarter-final spot. Tyrone take on Cavan knowing a win […]
Grugan “one of the best players I’ve ever seen” says McGeeney
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has hailed Rory Grugan as “one of the best players” he has seen play the game. Grugan gave a man of the match performance for the Orchard County in their round two win over Dublin. The Ballymacnab playmaker top scored on the day with 0-8, including a first […]
Rock: Armagh will relish huge championship clashes
By Shaun Casey FORMER Dublin footballer Dean Rock believes Armagh will “relish” the huge games that are coming down the track and as All-Ireland champions, they’ll be keen to back up last year’s success. Kieran McGeeney’s Orchard County travel to Croke Park on Sunday for the first time since collecting Sam Maguire last summer. It’s […]









