McCoy reflects on historic Orchard County league triumph


By Niall Gartland WINNING a first-ever Division One title was a historic moment for Armagh ladies and one that tees them up nicely for their looming championship campaign, according to Aoife McCoy. The Armagh half-forward was delighted with how things panned out against Kerry in Croke Park last Sunday as they clinched a 2-12 to […]


Armagh’s squad depth significant in winning start


By John Fallon ARMAGH sharpshooter Aimee Mackin said the impact made by substitutes off the bench in each game has played a big part in their brilliant start to life back in the top flight of the Lidl National Football League. Mackin scored two late goals to seal a 3-14 to 1-13 win over Kerry […]


Orchard primed for top of the table clash


By Shaun Casey A TOP of the table clash against old foes Meath is what awaits Armagh this weekend as they intend to increase their winning streak to four on the trot. The Royals are in the same position, however, as like the Orchard County, they’ve won their first three games. The two teams have grown […]


IN FOCUS: New Armagh ladies boss Greg McGonigle


By Niall Gartland ARMAGH couldn’t have wished for a better start to life in Division One. Three games, three wins and the Orchard ladies currently sit joint top of the league table with Meath, their upcoming opponents in round four, and Kerry. After seven years away from the topflight, Armagh finally gained their place among […]


Mackin to miss rest of the league


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH will be forced to see out the rest of their National League campaign without one of their star players as Blaithin Mackin will be sidelined for the next four months. The Shane O’Neill’s player collided with the Donegal goalkeeper in a recent challenge game, rupturing her MCL, and goes under the […]


O’Hanlon the perfect “role model” for Orchard youngsters


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH ladies legend Caroline O’Hanlon has committed to a 23rd season in the orange and white as the Orchard County get their 2024 campaign up and running this weekend against Waterford. A three-time All-Star winner, O’Hanlon lined out for her club Carrickcruppen in last season’s club championship campaign, when they were defeated by […]