By Declan McCoy I WAS fortunate enough to have been in Croke Park last year to witness one of the best games of football in years when Armagh played Galway in the All-Ireland quarter final. The game was action-packed with quality, drama and, of course, controversy. One incident that I have spoken to a lot […]
Armagh GAA announce new stadium sponsorship deal
ARMAGH GAA have announced a new stadium sponsorship deal with Box-It – a local cardboard box manufacturing company. It means that, from today (Tuesday 31st January 2023), the home of Armagh GAA will be named, Box-It Athletic Grounds. A significant commercial investment committed for the next three years. This weekend the Box-It Athletic Grounds will […]
Armagh edge out Monaghan in league opener
Monaghan 1-12 Armagh 1-14 Armagh began their National League campaign with a win this evening, defeating near neighbours Monaghan by two points. The first half was a slow burner and never really burst into life. Monaghan were arguably the better team and led by three after 20 minutes, with some poor shooting letting Armagh down. […]
Orchard’s Nugent primed for action
By Shaun Casey PRE-SEASON is coming to a close and that only means one thing, the return of footballing action. The hard work is done, and Armagh’s joint-captain Aidan Nugent is looking forward to the start of the league. “Pre-season is just a matter of getting the head down and working hard. I suppose after […]
O’Connell: Fast start key for Monaghan
By Shaun Casey GETTING points on the board as quickly as possible is the key to securing your Division One status, suggests Monaghan’s roaming half-back Karl O’Connell. Vinny Corey’s side host Armagh on Saturday evening before travelling to Killarney to take on All-Ireland champions Kerry in round two, a difficult start for any team. “Getting […]
Orchard’s golden oldies
By Shaun Casey TYRONE have led the way and Armagh are about to follow their near neighbours with the creation of an over-40s team to compete in the GAA Masters competition. The Red Hands are the current back-to-back All-Ireland champions and much as it might pain some wearing orange and white tinted glasses, they are […]
Cavan book their place in the McKenna Cup semi-finals
Dr McKenna Cup Cavan 1-14 Armagh 1-9 BY SHAUN CASEY CAVAN cruised to the semi-finals of the McKenna Cup with a convincing five-point over Armagh, who took full advantage of the unlimited substitute rule and fielded an extremely inexperienced team for the second half. Advertisement A rake of Armagh chances at half time, 11 in total, […]
Final round of McKenna Cup games set for midweek
CAVAN have made two changes for Wednesday’s final group game in the McKenna Cup in Kingspan Breffni Park. Raymond Galligan takes over from Liam Brady between the posts. with Cian Madden coming into the attack at the expense of Brandon Boylan. Kieran McGeeney’s side were winners over Antrim with goals from Joe Sheridan and Conor […]
Armagh in cruise control against Antrim
Dr McKenna Cup Round 1 Armagh 2-20 Antrim 2-8 By Shaun Casey Armagh powered past a helpless Antrim side in the opening round of the McKenna Cup at the Athletic Grounds last night, with a ruthless display finishing in a handsome 12-point victory. Advertisement Kieran McGeeney made 12 half time changes with Armagh leading by […]
McKenna Cup gets off to a midweek start
THE 2023 inter-county football season gets underway in Ulster on Wednesday night with three group games (all at 7.30pm) in the Dr McKenna Cup Castleblayney will host a clash between two managers cutting their teeth at inter-county level. Vinny Corey begins life as the Farney senior manager, with new Down manager Conor Laverty in the […]