By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his first team of 2026 ahead of Friday’s Dr McKenna Cup opener. The Orchard County welcome Tyrone to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds on Friday night (7pm). There are seven players listed who started last summer’s All-Ireland quarter-final exit at the hands of Kerry. Advertisement There is […]
Review of the year in Armagh: Title defence comes to a halt against the Kingdom
December 22, 2025
By Shaun Casey Tough title defence RETAINING the Sam Maguire was always going to be a tricky task for the Orchard County. 1961 was the last time an Ulster team defended their All-Ireland crown successfully, although it looked possible at times throughout 2025. Having lost out in the Ulster final for the third year on […]
All-Ireland winner Mackin joins OZ club
December 17, 2025
2024 All-Ireland winner Connaire Mackin has transferred to Australian club Wolfe Tones. It’s unlikely he’ll play any role for Armagh this season.
Interview: O’Hanlon’s journey in orange
December 16, 2025
Armagh footballer Ciaron O’Hanlon explains why he has decided the time is right to hang up the boots. Shaun Casey writes… FROM making his first Armagh senior appearance as an 18-year-old schoolboy in the opening round of the Ulster Championship, being told he’d never kick a ball again to having Sam Maguire at his wedding, […]
O’Hanlon and Higgins step away from Armagh duty
October 1, 2025
By Niall McCoy ONE of Armagh’s longest-serving players, Ciaron O’Hanlon, has stepped away from Orchard County duties, as has Maghery’s Ciaran Higgins. Killeavy man O’Hanlon joined the panel amid much fanfare, making his debut as an 18-year-old in an Ulster Championship tie with Cavan in 2013 having starred for St Paul’s, Bessbrook on their run […]
Band of brothers: Mullaghbawn’s 1995 story
August 6, 2025
Mullaghbawn will hold a reunion of their 1995 Armagh and Ulster winning team later this year. For manager Peter McDonnell, it was a victory years in the making. He spoke with Michael McMullan… GROWING UP, Peter McDonnell never understood why his parents said “time flies” in relation to events in the past. Now, 30 years […]
Armagh name team for Sunday’s Kerry clash
June 26, 2025
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH manager Kieran McGeeney has named his team for Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry. Oisin Conaty. Rory Grugan and Ben Crealey all return with Cian McConville, Jason Duffy and Conor Turbitt dropping to the bench. The champions will have to plan without impact man Stefan Campbell who is out injured. Advertisement It’s […]
GERARD O’KANE: Fasten your seatbelts
June 26, 2025
IN my last column, I opened up with the fact that with the current format of the championship, coupled with the new rules, the GAA have stumbled upon a system which has proven to be the most exciting in years. And all that has happened in the intervening three weeks has only served to make […]
Andrew Murnin: Armagh’s not so secret weapon
June 20, 2025
Andrew Murnin could’ve been the secret weapon the country never laid eyes on. Shane McConville knew it and so did Kieran McGeeney. Michael McMullan writes… FÓGRA. There are three changes on the Armagh team. The Athletic Grounds is packed. Last Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of the day. It’s a wall of colour. The 2014 […]
Armagh have “loads to work on” after Galway defeat admits McGeeney
June 15, 2025
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 […]