By Shaun Casey ARMAGH’S All-Ireland winning captain Aidan Forker has backed his teammate Oisin Conaty to win Young Footballer of the Year following his displays in the orange and white shirt this season. Both Forker and Conaty have been nominated for All-Stars, along with nine other players from Kieran McGeeney’s squad, while Conaty will face […]
THREE weeks on from the All-Ireland Final and the business of club championship has ramped up in nearly all counties. Even with the club championship in Armagh just around the corner, the topic of discussion on most Armagh people’s lips is still their recent All-Ireland victory. It will probably garner more interest in their club […]
By Patrick Morrison THE above quote is a snippet taken from Armagh’s All-Ireland winning captain, former teammate and friend, Aidan Forker. Knowing this man personally I can attest to the faith, hard work, belief and sheer determination indeed he has given to both himself and Armagh over the past fourteen plus years. A man who’s […]
WHAT a weekend it was for Armagh as they saw off Galway to land their second All-Ireland title. There were scenes of joy both in Dublin and at their banquet in the Carrickdale Hotel. Cavan minor ladies were crowned All-Ireland champions with clubs also Here is our selection… Advertisement 1 BLAINE HUGHES Armagh Another assured […]
THE biggest day of the year is upon us and what is great about this year’s final is that none of us have a clue who is going to win it. I actually don’t think that there is anyone on this island who could make a strong enough case for any team to run out […]
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH know what to expect when they head to Brewster Park this weekend to open their Ulster Championship account for 2024, and they won’t be taking anything for granted says captain Aidan Forker. The Maghery man lined out at wing-back when the sides clashed at the same stage and at the same […]
Kieran McGeeney has named a strong starting line up to take on Louth in Saturday’s Division Two league opener. Although some big players, like the O’Neill brothers Oisin and Rian along with Andrew Murnin have been omitted, there’s still plenty of notable names right throughout the team. Ross McQuillan and Aidan Nugent of Cullyhanna won’t […]
WE take a closer examination of the role played by Armagh veteran Aidan Forker in their resurgence of recent seasons By Shaun Casey THERE are a number of tales that portray Aidan Forker’s ferocious fighting spirit and will to win but perhaps none do the Maghery man justice quite like last year’s club championship quarter […]
LAST Sunday, Armagh displayed their mettle as they triumphed over Galway, securing a coveted spot in the All-Ireland quarter-finals. The atmosphere in Carrick-on-Shannon was electric, with fans contributing to the vibrant ambiance that accompanied this crucial clash. Right from the opening whistle, Armagh showcased their hunger and determination, exuding an unmistakable bite. In the first half, […]
By Shaun Casey KIERAN McGeeney paid tribute to Armagh’s older guard for getting the Orchard County to the last eight of the All-Ireland series with a one-point win over Galway. In a pulsating, nip and tuck encounter with the Tribesmen, it was McGeeney’s side who edged ahead at the end of the game and held […]
