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28 July 2024; Mark Shields, left, and Stefan Campbell of Armagh after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Retiring Shields hoping coming out inspires others

Armagh's Mark Shields, the first male inter-county player to come out as gay in 16 years, has said that he hopes his decision brings courage to others after confirming his retirement from Orchard County duty to RTÉ Sport.

Football • 27 Oct

Niall Grimley after Madden's Armagh triumph

Poignant day for Grimley family after double success

Almost two years after tragedy rocked their community, Madden - and the Grimley family in particular - were enjoying the greatest day in the club's history as they won their first-ever Armagh SFC title.

Football • 27 Oct

Campbell steps away from Armagh duty

Armagh attacking ace Stefan Campbell has retired from inter-county duty.

Football • 07 Oct

France-bound Grugan looking to spread GAA gospel

Looking ahead to 2026 and a tilt at reclaiming Sam Maguire will soon come into focus for Armagh's Rory Grugan, but this winter is going to have a particularly different feel for the 34-year-old forward.

Football • 01 Oct

10 May 2025; Players from both teams tussle after the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Armagh and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Armagh and Donegal fined €7,500 for Ulster final fracas

The GAA's Central Hearings Committee has confirmed fines of €7,500 for both the Armagh and Donegal county boards following the brawl at the end of May's Ulster football final.

Football • 29 Sep

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin.

McGeeney to stay on as Armagh manager for 12th season

Kieran McGeeney will remain the longest-serving inter-county football manager after it was confirmed he will take charge of Armagh for a 12th season.

Football • 23 Sep

29 June 2025; Kerry manager Jack O'Connor, left, shakes hands with Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfi

2009 revisited as O'Connor lays into Kerry critics

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor lashed out at critics inside and outside the county after his team delivered the finest performance of his third stint in taking out the All-Ireland champions at the quarter-final stage

Football • 30 Jun

Seán O'Shea tormented Armagh all afternoon at Croke Park

O'Shea hails 'special energy' that fuelled Kerry's win

Seán O'Shea was delighted that he and his Kerry team-mates could prove the doubters wrong in their All-Ireland SFC quarter-final win over Armagh.

Football • 29 Jun

29 June 2025; David Clifford of Kerry celebrates scoring a point during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Rampant Kerry dethrone Armagh and reignite campaign

Kerry reignited their summer with a spectacular second half display to dethrone All-Ireland champions Armagh and book their spot in the last four.

Football • 29 Jun

All-Ireland quarter-finals recap: Meath & Kerry advance

Read how it all unfolded as Meath and Kerry booked their All-Ireland semi-final berths.

Football • 29 Jun

David Clifford of Kerry celebrates after scoring his side's first goal past Cavan goalkeeper Liam Brady during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship preliminary quarter-final match between Kerry and Cavan at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Ker

Hungry, angry and injured - but beware Kerry

Kerry are unlikely to be caught unawares by the potent threat of Armagh when the counties meet in the knockout stages of the All-Ireland SFC for a second consecutive year, according to Enda McGinley.

Football • 29 Jun

29 March 2025; Kildare manager Pat Sullivan with Laoise Lenehan during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Kildare and Tyrone at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Kildare secure big shock by dumping out Armagh

Kildare caused a massive upset in the TG4 All-Ireland senior championship by knocking Ulster champions Armagh out of the competition at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds to book their spot in the last eight.

Womens Football • 21 Jun

Injured Galway players Damien Comer, left, and Shane Walsh before the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Mayo and Galway at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo.

Joyce: Comer unlikely to be fit for Galway next week

Pádraic Joyce says Damien Comer is unlikely to be available for Galway's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final next weekend as a result of the knock that kept him out of their victory over Armagh on Saturday.

Football • 15 Jun

14 June 2025; John Maher of Galway celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Galway and Armagh at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Walsh the hero as Galway edge Armagh in thriller

Shane Walsh held his nerve to kick Galway into the knockout round of the All-Ireland SFC and inflict defeat on reigning champions Armagh, who already had secured their place in the last eight.

Football • 18 Jun

4 May 2025; Galway manager Padraic Joyce celebrates at the final hooter after his side's victory in the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Mayo and Galway at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Seb Daly/

'Struggling' Galway need to find a spark – Higgins

Former Mayo captain Keith Higgins feels neighbours Galway need to find their "spark" if they are to defeat Armagh and keep their championship hopes alive.

Football • 14 Jun

Rival managers and friends after the game

McGeeney wants big improvement from goal-shy Armagh

Kieran McGeeney felt both his Armagh side and Dublin failed to hit the heights in their clash at Croke Park, while also lamenting the number of goal chances spurned by the All-Ireland SFC champions.

Football • 02 Jun

Derry and Galway played out a draw in their league clash last February

Paul Flynn previews Derry-Galway & Dublin-Armagh

Paul Flynn casts an eye over the Group 4 clashes, where Derry host Galway, and Dublin welcome Armagh to Croke Park in a top-of-the-table showdown.

Football • 30 May

1 March 2025; Dublin manager Dessie Farrell, left, and Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney shake hands after the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Dublin at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Dublin and Armagh - an infrequent rivalry

Dublin and Armagh have rarely met in championship battle, indeed Sunday's clash will be just their sixth ever meeting.

Football • 01 Jun

Rian O'Neill returned to the Armagh starting team

Armagh survive late Derry surge to claim home win

Armagh kept their All-Ireland title defence alive after withstanding a late, late comeback from Derry

Football • 24 May

Conor Turbitt of Armagh (L) in action against Padraig McGrogan of Derry during the Allianz League clash between the sides on 23 March

Dunne: Case study should be sought on Derry's demise

The prospect of Derry's generational talent seeing their inter-county careers fizzle out is an alarming prospect, according to Nigel Dunne.

Football • 22 May

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness shakes hands with Armagh counterpart Kieran McGeeney following the game

McGeeney not dwelling on defeat but looking forward

Following defeat in the Ulster final, it's a case of biting the lip and looking forward to the round-robin series for Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney.

Football • 11 May

Michael Murphy with the Anglo-Celt Cup in the dressing room

'Brilliant' to be back for days like these - Murphy

Michael Murphy branded Donegal's gripping Ulster final triumph over Armagh as "brilliant" as he savoured his first provincial medal since making his comeback.

Football • 10 May

It's two on the spin for Donegal and captain paddy McBrearty

Donegal go the distance against Armagh to retain crown

Another Ulster final epic went to extra-time – the third in a row to do so – and it was holders Donegal who repeated last year's victory over Armagh to retain their title.

Football • 10 May

Blaithin Mackin (right) celebrates with two-goal hero Aoife McCoy Armagh as Armagh took the title

McCoy brace sees Armagh retain title beating Donegal

Armagh retained their TG4 Ulster SFC crown with a comprehensive 3-09 to 0-07 win over Donegal in Clones.

GAA • 10 May

Meath beat Dublin to reach the Leinster final

Paul Flynn's football championship predictions

Paul Flynn looks forward to a double helping of provincial final fare as the Ulster and Leinster football championships are up for decision this weekend.

Football • 09 May

Armagh GAA

Retiring Shields hoping coming out inspires others

Poignant day for Grimley family after double success

Campbell steps away from Armagh duty

France-bound Grugan looking to spread GAA gospel

Armagh and Donegal fined €7,500 for Ulster final fracas

McGeeney to stay on as Armagh manager for 12th season

2009 revisited as O'Connor lays into Kerry critics

O'Shea hails 'special energy' that fuelled Kerry's win

Rampant Kerry dethrone Armagh and reignite campaign

All-Ireland quarter-finals recap: Meath & Kerry advance

Hungry, angry and injured - but beware Kerry

Kildare secure big shock by dumping out Armagh

Joyce: Comer unlikely to be fit for Galway next week

Walsh the hero as Galway edge Armagh in thriller

'Struggling' Galway need to find a spark – Higgins

McGeeney wants big improvement from goal-shy Armagh

Paul Flynn previews Derry-Galway & Dublin-Armagh

Dublin and Armagh - an infrequent rivalry

Armagh survive late Derry surge to claim home win

Dunne: Case study should be sought on Derry's demise

McGeeney not dwelling on defeat but looking forward

'Brilliant' to be back for days like these - Murphy

Donegal go the distance against Armagh to retain crown

McCoy brace sees Armagh retain title beating Donegal

Paul Flynn's football championship predictions