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Aoife McCoy of Armagh during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Cork at St. Oliver Plunkett Park in Crossmaglen, Armagh.

Armagh squeeze past Tyrone to claim Ulster crown

Armagh captured the TG4 Ulster SFC title for the third year in a row when they held off the challenge of Tyrone in the final at Owenbeg.

Armagh GAA • 3 hrs

17 May 2026; Armagh players, from left, Conor Turbitt, Andrew Murnin and Ethan Rafferty after the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Armagh and Monaghan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Whelan: Past pain fuelled Orchard extra-time raid

RTÉ GAA analyst Ciarán Whelan has said that their experience of Ulster final dark days provided Armagh with the required ammunition to finally end their 18-year provincial wait against Monaghan.

Football • 18 May

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after the 2026 Ulster final victory

McGeeney's delight as Armagh get to sample Ulster glory

An Ulster title finally in the bag for Kieran McGeeney as a manager, but the Armagh boss already has one eye on the All-Ireland series.

Football • 17 May

17 May 2026; Aidan Forker of Armagh, left, with Aaron McKay as they lift the Anglo Celt Cup after the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Armagh and Monaghan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfi

Armagh find that bit extra to end Ulster final heartache

Armagh have the prized item of silverware that has eluded them for 18 years, but they had to go to the well several times to see off dogged Monaghan - 2-28 to 0-25 - as the Ulster football final went to extra-time for the fifth successive season.

Football • 18 May

17 May 2026; Oisin O'Neill of Armagh celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Armagh and Monaghan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sunday's Ulster/Leinster SFC reports and recap

Glory for Westmeath at Croke Park and Armagh at Clones in two finals that required extra-time.

Football • 17 May

Expect plenty of 'Monaghanness' in Clones showdown

In a way, if Armagh are to eventually achieve their moment of Ulster deliverance they deserve a final proper test. That requires Monaghan to show up with every bit of 'Monaghanness' they have, writes Enda McGinley.

Football • 17 May

25 January 2026; Cian McConville of Armagh in action against Darragh McElearney of Monaghan during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Armagh at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Paul Flynn's football championship predictions

Paul Flynn looks ahead to this weekend's Leinster and Ulster football finals.

Football • 15 May

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney after his side's win over Down in 2026 Ulster semi-final

McGeeney: We're back in an Ulster final, that's all

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney, while praising his side's demolition of Down in the Ulster SFC semi-final, also accentuated that the triumph was just another step on the championship journey.

Football • 03 May

3 May 2026; Conor Turbitt of Armagh shoots to score his side's third goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ruthless Armagh march past Down into Ulster final

Rampant Armagh ruthlessly dismantled Down's dream of stringing another Ulster Championship surprise as they romped to a record-equalling 28 points semi-final win at Clones.

Football • 03 May

3 May 2026; Tomas McCormack of Armagh celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

Read how it all unfolded Westmeath edged Kildare after extra time to reach the Leinster final, while Armagh simply ran riot against Down to make the Anglo Celt decider.

Football • 03 May

29 June 2008; General view of spectators as the teams of both Down and Armagh parade around the pitch before the start of the game. GAA Football Ulster Senior Championship Semi-Final, Down v Armagh, St Tighearnach's Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan. Picture cre

Armagh-Down to deliver classic enmity Ulster SFC built on

In a time when too many traditional Ulster rivalries are running cold, neighbours Armagh and Down can inject some much-needed spice when they meet on Sunday.

Football • 03 May

Armagh's Mackin glad to be back after injury nightmare

Armagh midfielder Ciarán Mackin spoke of his pride at overcoming his injury hell after making his return in Saturday's high-scoring Ulster quarter-final win over Fermanagh in Enniskillen.

Football • 26 Apr

'Outrageous' McGurn steals show in Fermanagh defeat

Fermanagh's Darragh McGurn gave an exhibition of kicking in his county's Ulster quarter-final defeat to Armagh.

Football • 25 Apr

Conor Turbitt palms to the back of the Fermanagh net for Armagh's second goal of the game

McGurn's two-point clinic in vain as Armagh power through

Free-scoring Armagh were just too good for a wasteful but gritty Fermanagh side in brilliant sunshine before a crowd of 9,000 at Brewster Park.

Football • 25 Apr

Mixed emotions for McGeeney after 'worst performance'

Armagh beat Armagh after extra time to progress in the Ulster Championship but manager Kieran McGeeney called it the team's worst performance of 2026.

Football • 13 Apr

12 April 2026; Conn Kilpatrick of Tyrone in action against Greg McCabe of Armagh during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Preliminary Round match between Armagh and Tyrone at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Armagh survive extra-time tussle with Tyrone

Armagh survived a proper challenge from rivals Tyrone to emerge from extra time with a 1-17 Tyrone 1-16 victory.

Football • 12 Apr

Enda McGinley: 'When up against the odds like Tyrone find themselves on Sunday, containment and control will only get teams so far'

For underdogs like Tyrone, containment won't be enough

Enda McGinley looks at trends from the league and what impact they might have on this year's football championship.

Football • 11 Apr

Conaty ready for latest Armagh challenge

Oisín Conaty has had a whirlwind start to an Armagh career. On Sunday he plays a home Ulster championship game for the first time when Tyrone are the visitors to the Athletic Grounds.

Football • 08 Apr

12 May 2024; Marion Farrelly of Meath in action against Leah Caffrey of Dublin during the Leinster LGFA Senior Football Championship final match between Dublin and Meath at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Meath draw with Armagh enough for Division 1 survival

A last-gasp point from Marion Farrelly saw Meath secure a draw with Armagh and retain their place in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League for 2027.

Armagh GAA • 29 Mar

Joe O'Connor of Kerry is tackled by Gareth Murphy of Armagh - 2026 Allianz Football League

Kerry hold on for parity against Armagh to reach final

Kerry secured their place in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final against Donegal and Armagh survived another year in the top flight after they played out a 1-21 to 0-24 stalemate at the Box-It Athletic Grounds.

Football • 22 Mar

7 April 2024; Aimee Mackin of Armagh celebrates scoring her side's first goal during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Mackin returns to inspire Orchard victory

Armagh desperately needed a win to move out of the Lidl National Football League Division 1 relegation zone and they managed to get it in a tight tussle against Kerry with a two-point victory on a day when Aimee Mackin made her return.

Womens Football • 21 Mar

Can Dublin find inspiration from leaders of old?

Éamonn Fitzmaurice on the task for Dublin's highly-decorated management team in developing leaders on the field of play.

Football • 16 Mar

Dublin , Ireland - 14 March 2026; Peter McGrane of Armagh and Ross McQuillan celebrate victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Armagh at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Ray McManus/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Armagh chase down stunned Dubs to ease relegation fears

Oisín Conaty fired a wondergoal as Armagh came from 11 points down to secure a remarkable Croke Park win, giving the 2024 All-Ireland champions a fighting chance of remaining in Division 1.

Football • 14 Mar

14 March 2026; Ben Crealey of Armagh in action against Pearar Ó Cofaigh Byrne of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Armagh at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Kerry welcomed Mayo to Tralee while Armagh travelled to Croke Park to take on Dublin.

Football • 14 Mar

Dolan: Armagh playing too safe in going with fisted score

Armagh are creating enough chances in games but the option of going with the fisted point more often than not is playing it "very safe", says Dessie Dolan.

Football • 12 Mar