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 […]
Dromintee wary of Errigal scoring threat
DROMINTEE coach Stephen Dyas views Saturday’s Paul McGirr Ulster u-16 Championship decider against Errigal Ciaran as an opportunity to showcase themselves in the provincial spotlight. This is a golden opportunity for Dromintee as they bid to claim their first ever Paul McGirr title, one that has come about after years of concerted effort from dedicated […]
Dromintee’s McBennett hoping for another first
THE Dromintee team that takes to the pitch in Dromore this weekend has already provided the south Armagh club with a list of firsts over the years.
Dromintee braced for historic Paul McGirr appearance
THIS Dromintee team, who take on Carryduff in Sunday’s semi-final of the Paul McGirr tournament, has already created some history for the south Armagh club. In July 2022 they won the club’s first All-Ireland Féile title and in reaching the Paul McGirr tournament, they have become the first St Patrick’s male side to reach a provincial competition […]
Carryduff can’t wait for Paul McGirr semi-final
By Niall Gartland THE prestigious Paul McGirr tournament is another major stepping stone for the Carryduff club in Down, acknowledges team manager Michael McGrath. Carryduff won the U-15 Championship in Down for the first time in their history and now they’re gearing up to take on Armagh u-16 champions Dromintee in Sunday’s postponed semi-final clash (the […]