THE Ulster Championship last weekend felt like an extension of the National League – poor crowds, soft pitches and windy, wintery conditions. It was a far cry from the summer sod, when the sun is shining, the straw hats are out and the football is fast and intense. Down’s game with Antrim on Saturday was […]
Merry relieved to finally get over the line
By Shaun Casey RELIEF was the main emotion for Rachael Merry and her Armagh teammates when the final whistle blew in their Division Three National League decider with Laois last weekend as the Orchard County had finally gained promotion. It’s been a target for this Armagh team over the last number of years and they’ve […]
Armagh firepower should be too hot for Fermanagh
Ulster SFC Quarter-final Fermanagh v Armagh Sunday, Brewster Park, 2pm By Shaun Casey LAST year, two divisions separated Armagh and Fermanagh as Kieran McGeeney’s men battled with the best the country had to offer in Division One while the Erne County climbed to the top of the Division Three table. Next year, that same gap […]
Erne captain McCusker doesn’t fear Armagh
By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH captain Declan McCusker is urging his teammates to ‘bring the aggression’ to Armagh in Brewster Park this Sunday when they kick off their Ulster Championship campaign. The odds are heavily stacked against Fermanagh in this provincial quarter-final but McCusker is relishing the opportunity of taking on Kieran McGeeney’s Orchard men. “Everyone is chomping at […]
Fermanagh name side for visit of Armagh
By Michael McMullan FERMANAGH manager Kieran Donnelly has named his team for Sunday’s visit of Armagh in the Ulster SFC quarter-final. It’s an unchanged side from their win over Cavan in the final league game in Kingspan Breffni. Josh Largo-Ellis and Brandon Horan – regulars in the league – are listed on the bench. Advertisement […]
Armagh name side for Fermanagh clash
By Michael McMullan KIERAN McGeeney has made two changes for Sunday’s Ulster SFC opener with Fermanagh in Brewster Park. Greg McCabe – who started all eight league games – is out while Darragh McMullan has dropped to the bench. There are starts for Rian O’Neill and Stefan Campbell who both came in the National League […]
McCoy reflects on historic Orchard County league triumph
By Niall Gartland WINNING a first-ever Division One title was a historic moment for Armagh ladies and one that tees them up nicely for their looming championship campaign, according to Aoife McCoy. The Armagh half-forward was delighted with how things panned out against Kerry in Croke Park last Sunday as they clinched a 2-12 to […]
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 […]
Camogie and football to share Croke Park for the first time
SUNDAY’S historic triple-header at Croke Park will see camogie final and football action share the country’s biggest stadium. The Very Camogie League Finals and Leinster GAA Football Quarter Final are taking place simultaneously. It is the first time in history that both events will occur on the same day at GAA Headquarters. In the Very […]
A day to remember for Armagh in Croke Park
Lidl National Football League Division 1 final Armagh 2-12 Kerry 2-9 By Daire Walsh AIMEE Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-9 at Croke Park on Sunday as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim the Lidl National Football League Division 1 title for the very first time. Advertisement Having lost out by three […]