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 […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Jeopardy visits for the first time
June 12, 2025
AFTER a few weeks of unbelievable action in the All-Ireland series, it all comes down to this weekend’s games. As I stated last week, I don’t think there is any real need to tweak what we have based on this year’s evidence, but we will see what next year brings. There are some massive clashes this […]
Persistence, intrigue, a vote and Sam: Armagh and a story of sticking together
June 6, 2025
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? […]
Grugan “one of the best players I’ve ever seen” says McGeeney
June 2, 2025
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
May 30, 2025
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 […]
Two changes for Armagh ahead of the visit of Derry
May 23, 2025
ARMAGH have named their team for the opening game of their Sam Maguire defence on Saturday evening on home soil. The Orchard County welcome Derry in a rematch of their final league game of the season when they eased to victory. Like last season, it’s a first game back since a narrow Ulster final defeat […]
Derry name team for clash with the All-Ireland champions
May 23, 2025
By Michael McMullan PADDY Tally has named his Derry team for Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC clash with reigning champions Armagh (BOX IT Athletic Grounds 5pm). There are four changes from the defeat at the hands of Donegal seven weeks ago in Ballybofey. Ben McKinless is named in goals, a first start since the Oakleafers’ exit at […]
The outside world can wait: The sights and twists of a super Saturday in Clones
May 14, 2025
For the fourth year in a row, the Ulster final served up extra-time as Donegal and Armagh stood tall all the way to the last second. Michael McMullan took a walk through Ulster football’s Mecca… SATURDAY in Clones was absolutely magic. You could see it, feel it and almost taste it. As for the football […]
John Toal looks into McGuinness v McGeeney
May 9, 2025
John Toal knows exactly what Kieran McGeeney and Jim McGuinness bring to the table. Shaun Casey writes… ON Saturday afternoon, at the start of this season’s Ulster Championship final, Kieran McGeeney will lock eyes and shake hands with Jim McGuinness for the tenth time in his managerial career. Across tenures with Kildare and his native […]
PREVIEW: It’s up for grabs as Armagh and Donegal lock horns again
May 9, 2025
Ulster SFC final Armagh v Donegal Saturday, Clones, 5.25pm By Michael McMullan IF we get half of the drama of last year’s final, Clones will be rocking on Saturday evening as two heavyweights slug it out once again. The margins were small. When Jemar Hall decided to drop off Odhrán Doherty to defend the middle, […]