By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney has named his side for the visit of Mayo on Saturday (5pm) as the All-Ireland champions aim to bounce back from their defeat to Donegal. Suspended captain Aidan Forker is missing after his red card against Donegal with Paddy Burns listed in his place. Jason Duffy and Gareth Murphy are […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Painting a prettier picture
WHEN sitting down today to pen this week’s article, it has just dawned on me how easy this has become. What I mean by that is that, now, when I sit down after a weekend of football, there are so many interesting talking points to touch on when you compare that to last year when […]
ARMAGH’S 2024: All-Ireland glory for Armagh
1 Securing Sam AT the start of the season, an Ulster title felt like the ceiling of Armagh’s ambitions. Maybe inside the Orchard changing room they were envisioning a bigger prize, but for their faithful followers, the Anglo Celt was the main target. While Kieran McGeeney’s men came desperately close in Ulster once again this […]
Forker backs Conaty for Young Footballer of the Year gong
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 […]
Gerard O’Kane: Success breeds success
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 […]
Patrick Morrison: Why do we dream?
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 […]
Gaelic Life team of the week
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 […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: Don’t rule out a draw
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 […]
Forker: Condensed season has its plus points
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 […]
Armagh announce line up for Louth clash
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 […]