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David Moran suffering a cruciate ligament injury in 2011

Battle of wounded knee: Cruciate injuries issue for GAA

Drier pitches, faster and stronger players, and more matches are all contributing to a perceived rise in cruciate injuries in the GAA, despite greater understanding of the issue and ever-improving medical support for players.

Football • 25 May 24

Armagh star Mackin sidelined with cruciate injury

Armagh star Aimee Mackin's season is over after it was confirmed that she suffered a cruciate injury in the Orchard County's Ulster final win over Donegal on Sunday.

Aimee Mackin • 23 May 24

Mackin magic leads Armagh to maiden Division 1 crown

Aimee Mackin and Kelly Mallon combined for 1-09 at Croke Park as Armagh got the better of defending champions Kerry to claim their first Lidl National Football League Division 1 title.

Womens football • 07 Apr 24

Armagh's Aimee Mackin to make surprise move to AFL

Armagh star Aimee Mackin has made the surprise decision to join her sister Bláithín at Melbourne AFL's women's team, days after indicating that such a move was unlikely.

GAA • 31 Mar 23

Aimee Mackin: 'The lifestyle in Australia looks interesting. I'm probably a bit of a homebird so playing Gaelic is the priority for me at the minute'

Aimee Mackin to remain put as sister confirms AFLW move

The 2020 Footballer of the Year Aimee Mackin has reiterated her desire to remain in Ireland as her sister Bláithín confirmed she will join AFLW side Melbourne Demons.

GAA • 15 Jun 22

Mackin scored 0-10 in the victory over Cavan

Aimee Mackin wins July player of the month award

Armagh's Aimee Mackin has been awarded July's The Croke Park/LGFA player of the month award after notching 3-22 in the Orchard county's victories over Monaghan, Cavan and Mayo.

GAA • 16 Aug 21

'As players, it's up to us to close the gap as well just by promoting it within our own communities'

Mackin reveling in rise of women's football

Armagh's Aimee Mackin is one of the best footballers in the country and is reveling in the role ahead of the start of the championship.

GAA • 31 May 21

Aimee Mackin is the TG4 Senior Players' Player of the Year for 2020

Armagh's Mackin named Players' Player of the Year

Armagh forward Aimee Mackin has been crowned TG4 Senior Players' Player of the Year for 2020.

GAA • 27 Feb 21

Mackin sisters hoping to help Armagh reach semi-finals

Shortly after 3pm at Parnell Park today, Armagh and Mayo will fight it out for one of three remaining places available in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-finals, and sisters Aimee and Bláithín Mackin will be central to the Ulster side's hopes.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

Aimee Mackin: This weekend's game could be the decider between the two of us

Aimee Mackin: Armagh's focus has to be on Cavan

Aimee Mackin is not looking beyond what could be a do-or-die clash against Cavan in Armagh's opening group game in this year's TG4 All-Ireland senior qualifiers.

GAA • 11 Jul 19

Aimee Mackin is The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for March

Aimee Mackin picks up Player of the Month award

Armagh forward Aimee Mackin has been named as The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for March.

GAA • 10 Apr 19

Aimee Mackin