By Shaun Casey A TOP of the table clash against old foes Meath is what awaits Armagh this weekend as they intend to increase their winning streak to four on the trot. The Royals are in the same position, however, as like the Orchard County, they’ve won their first three games. The two teams have grown […]
McCormack steps down from Orchard hotseat
ARMAGH LGFA are on the look-out for a new manager after they conformed “with regret” that Shane McCormack has stepped down as manager. The former Kildare goalkeeper was a coach under former manager Ronan Murphy, but stepped into the manager tole for the 2023 season. “Due to travel demands and work commitments; I have made […]
McCoy ready for Rebel test
By Shaun Casey IT’S been four years since Armagh and Cork last crossed paths in the All-Ireland series, and that was a day when the Orchard County laid down a serious marker and announced themselves as contenders for the biggest prize. Cork had been the dominant force in Ladies football in the not-too-distant past, winning […]
Clodagh can’t wait for Ulster final day
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are getting used to lining out on the big days, but their defensive rock Clodagh McCambridge insists the Orchard County aren’t taking it for granted. Armagh are chasing their fourth Ulster title in a row and for the third consecutive year, Donegal stand between them and the trophy. “For us, we’ve […]
McConville: We want to showcase ourselves in front of a big crowd
BY KIERAN LYNCH REIGNING three-in-a-row Ulster Senior champions Armagh will be hoping to book their place in the provincial decider – and showcase their class – in front of what is sure to be a capacity crowd at St Tiernach’s Park Clones, against Cavan on Sunday. The game – which originally listed as a home […]
Armagh not taking their foot off pedal
By Kieran Lynch ARMAGH qualified for the Division Two league final with a 3-15 to 1-6 victory over Westmeath on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean they’ll take their foot off the gas this weekend against Tipperary, insists manager Shane McCormack. Having won all six of their league games to date, Armagh now face arguably their […]
Armagh ladies in fine form
By Shaun Casey SHANE McCormack couldn’t have asked for a better start to his tenure in charge of the Armagh Ladies. From their first three outings, the Orchard County have accumulated nine points, beating Cavan, Roscommon and Monaghan to lead the way in Division Two. The former Kildare goalkeeper has been delighted with his sides […]
Armagh manager McCormack is glad to get off to a winning start
ARMAGH opened their account last Sunday with a convincing nine -point win over Cavan and are on the road again this weekend as they head to Kiltoom to take on Roscommon. It’s a difficult start to the league for the Orchard County, with two away games, but manager Shane McCormack is excited to play new […]
McCormack getting the plans in place in search of an Orchard harvest
By Daire Walsh JUST over 16 months on from hosting a maiden game at the facility, Armagh LGFA recently reached another milestone in the ongoing development of their McKeever Park training base. June 20 last year was the date for a clash between the county’s u-16 team and their Ulster rivals Antrim at the Killean […]
Shane McCormack announced as new Armagh Ladies manager
Former Kildare netminder Shane McCormack has been ratified as they new Armagh LGFA manager for the upcoming season. McCormack takes over from the outgoing Ronan Murphy, who stepped down from the role a few weeks ago. The Allenwood native was part of Murphy’s backroom team over the last two seasons in a coaching capacity. McCormack […]