On New Year’s Day, Dromintee’s minor side completed the clean sweep of underage football. But they’ll enter senior football in a pressure-free zone. By Shaun Casey TWO years ago, Dromintee had no Ulster titles to their name. Now, at the start of 2026, they have two provincial crowns and it’s all down to the same young […]
Clontibret’s mammoth season takes them to the final step
By Michael McMullan CLONTIBRET minors’ 60-week journey reaches the last corner on Thursday when they lock horns with Dromintee in the Ulster Minor final at St Paul’s. Having lost just two from last year’s team, a core of players floated the idea to JP Mone, joint-manager with Shane McMahon, about getting started up with a […]
Dromintee have a chance at clean sweep
By Michael McMullan DROMINTEE minors have the chance to make it clean sweep of underage titles when they face Clontibret in Thursday’s final at St Paul’s. The Armagh side lifted the club’s first minor title this season, capping off a magical journey, from the age of six, that also included an All-Ireland Féile title. “We’ve […]
O’Rourke: Armagh remain a top contender
By Shaun Casey FORMER Armagh wing-forward Martin O’Rourke expects his native county to compete for the big prizes next season despite the retirements of a number of high-profile players recently. Super-sub Stefan Campbell announced his retirement and he leaves big shoes to fill in the Armagh changing room. Jemar Hall, Ciaron O’Hanlon, Mark Shields, Ciaran […]
McCoy and Armagh eye quarter-final spot
Armagh ladies can take inspiration from the men. They aim to book a knock-out spot this weekend. Aoife McCoy is a key part of their attacking plan. She spoke to Daire Walsh… By Daire Walsh WHEN it comes to searching for inspiration in their pursuit of TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship glory, Aoife McCoy and […]
Goal hero McKay in the face of another battle back
Aaron McKay scored Armagh’s crucial All-Ireland final goal last summer but has yet to play a minute in 2025. One of the players who struggled in the Division Three days, he knows what battling back is all about. Michael McMullan writes… WHILE Armagh’s story of persistence turns up Church Hill in Clones on Saturday afternoon, […]
McEvoy expecting another blockbuster with the Dubs’ return
By Michael McMullan WHEN Armagh last hosted Dublin in 2011, was Philip McEvoy was between posts. It was electric then and the Dromintee man is expecting the same on Saturday night. Armagh had just returned to Division Two. It was the opening of the new stand in the Athletic Grounds and Dublin would end a […]
DECLAN McCOY: The impossible All-Star selection
I’M going to try the impossible this week – and something a bit different to my usual coaching column – and pick my All-Star team for 2024. This comes with a health warning. I have two mates nominated and as an Armagh fan I am biased. Anyone that disagrees with me and thinks it’s a […]
O’Rourke part of proposed new Kildare management
ARMAGH All-Ireland winner Aidan O’Rourke has been named as part of proposed Kildare manager Brian Flanagan’s management team. Flanagan has been appointed a four-year term, set to be ratified at September’s meeting of Kildare County Board. Flanagan guided the Kildare to Leinster and All-Ireland titles and will take over from Glen Ryan. O’Rourke, Armagh’s minor […]
Ulster success a step in the right direction for Dromintee
DROMINTEE joint-manager Kevin Toale believes the experience gathered in their successful Paul McGirr expedition will be invaluable for the team heading towards the senior grade. The Armagh u-16 champions – who have five starters back on board next season – easily defeated Carryduff in the semi-final and Errigal Ciaran in the decider in Dromore, holding their […]









