By Michael McMullan FORMER Armagh star Jimmy Smyth played on the first Armagh team to beat Kerry – and looking ahead to the latest clash of the counties on Saturday in Killarney, Smyth feels the earlier you play the Kingdom in the championship the better. As a commentator, Smyth was the voice of the Ulster […]
Armagh are plotting for the future
June 13, 2024
Armagh is developing a multimillion-pound training facility at St Malachy’s, Portadown. Shaun Casey writes… AFTER Armagh’s one-point defeat to Donegal in the Division Two league final at Croke Park, Kieran McGeeney lamented the fact that his side couldn’t train for a week in the build up to the game as there were no pitches available. The […]
Hall of Fame set for new inductee
February 25, 2023
WHO will be next into the John Morrison Hall of Fame? A moment that is always an undoubted highlight of the Gaelic Life Ulster Club All-Stars awards ceremony, it is known for generating one of the biggest reactions of the night, and this year’s event at the Hillgrove Hotel is set to be no different. […]
The life and times of Armagh legend Jimmy Smyth
June 9, 2022
Jimmy Smyth captained Armagh to their second-ever All-Ireland final appearance in 1977, had a glittering career with Clan Na Gael and also had a long broadcasting career with the BBC. Speaking to Shaun Casey, he reflected on a wide and varied career. PEOPLE of a certain age will fondly remember Jimmy Smyth as the voice […]
Smyth: Armagh facing difficult league campaign
February 12, 2021
Ex Orchard man anticipates a difficult return is in store in football’s top flight