By Shaun Casey IT’S 17 years since Armagh last captured the Anglo Celt Cup and 2025 provides another chance for Kieran McGeeney’s side to end that long drought but goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty says his team are taking it one game at a time. The Orchard County, who have lost the last two provincial finals after […]
OVER the past 20 years, we have really seen the evolution of the goalkeeping position in Gaelic football. So much so that we have seen possibly the greatest ever in Stephen Cluxton to the newest modern phenomenon of ‘keepers joining the fray. Over the past 20 years, and even before then, we have seen a […]
By Shaun Casey CHOOSING between Ethan Rafferty and Blaine Hughes to guard the Armagh goals is an extremely difficult decision says boss Kieran McGeeney after his side saw off old rivals Tyrone last Saturday evening. Hughes was in sublime form last season as the Orchard County collected the Sam Maguire trophy, conceding just two goals […]
WHENEVER I was younger, Sherry’s Field in the heart of Armagh City was our playground. A very large field that included five full tennis courts, a soccer pitch, a playground as well as some fringe areas for building tree huts and the like. No matter what the weather was like most of our time was used playing […]
KIERAN McGeeney and Conor Laverty has named his side for Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final clash (Clones, 5.15pm). It’s an unchanged Armagh team from the win over Fermanagh but goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty has been named on the bench. Greg McCabe has also made a return ahead of what it a repeat of last year’s semi-final won […]
By Shaun Casey BENNY Tierney doesn’t envy the goalkeeping selection headache that Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney has ahead of the Ulster Championship. With Ethan Rafferty edging back to full fitness and Blaine Hughes in fine form, McGeeney has two brilliant options to choose from. Hughes was outstanding in the National League as the Orchard County […]
Shaun Casey talks to Ethan Rafferty about his recent injury news and how he ended up as the starting goalkeeper on the Armagh senior intercounty team. ETHAN Rafferty’s career has taken many different directions with plenty of bumps along the way, but the biggest turning point came in an in-house game against the Armagh u-21 […]
All-Ireland Group Stages Round One Armagh v Westmeath Saturday, Box-IT Athletic Grounds, 4.45pm By Niall Gartland Advertisement WHO says the provincial championships don’t matter? After Ciaran McFaul buried the winning penalty in an Oscar-worthy Ulster final, a number of Armagh players collapsed to the Clones sod in devastation. Who can blame them really – this […]
FOUR Ulster players have been named on the latest GAA Team of the Week. Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription. Any time | Any place | Anywhere Subscribe to current edition today and get access […]
THIS Saturday at 6.30pm, all eyes will be on Kingspan Breffni as Cavan take on Armagh in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Armagh, who were impressive in their recent game against Antrim, will be looking to continue their winning run. However, Cavan will be hoping to cause an upset and secure a crucial […]
