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Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney had some things to get off his chest at half-time in Clones

'Not for the purists' - McGeeney lauds squad after win

Kieran McGeeney was delighted to see his team "win ugly" as they came out on the right side of a tactical battle with Down in the Ulster championship semi-final.

Football • 27 Apr 24

Armagh hero Jason Duffy is congratulated by supporters

Duffy's late show sees Armagh squeeze into Ulster final

Armagh struck late for a nervy and unconvincing 0-13 to 2-06 win over Down to qualify for their second successive Ulster SFC final.

Football • 28 Apr 24

Joe McElroy of Armagh in action against Oisin Smyth, left, and Ultán Kelm

McGeeney praises quick Armagh start in Erne triumph

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney praised his side's quick start as they proved much too strong for Fermanagh in their Ulster SFC quarter-final.

Football • 15 Apr 24

Aidan Breen celebrates Fermanagh's Ulster SFC win over Armagh in 2018

Fermanagh's 2018 template could again upset Armagh

Fermanagh can upset Armagh in this weekend's Ulster championship clash, but they will need to adopt a defensive display similar to the 2018 display that saw them turn over the Orchard County.

Football • 12 Apr 24

Armagh captain Clodagh McCambridge lifting the trophy yesterday

Armagh eye further progress after maiden Div 1 success

Armagh manager Greg McGonigle hopes they can now take their historic Lidl NFL Division 1 title success into the TG4 All-Ireland Championship and make even more progress.

GAA • 08 Apr 24

Armagh fans watch on during the Allianz Division 2 final defeat to Donegal.

Armagh's chicken and egg scenario

The contrast between Ulster rivals Derry and Armagh at Croke Park on Sunday was stark, even allowing for the early stage of the year.

Football • 02 Apr 24

Donegal boss McGuinness and Armagh's Kieran McGeeney before throw-in

Whelan: Donegal and Armagh 'learned little' from final

Donegal's narrow one-point Division 2 league final victory over Armagh will probably mean very little by the time the meat and drink of the Ulster Championship rolls around, according to RTÉ analyst Ciarán Whelan.

Football • 01 Apr 24

Ciarán Thompson, left, and Patrick McBrearty lift the Division 2 trophy

Donegal edge out Armagh as Div 2 final thrills late on

Aaron Doherty emerged as Donegal's gamebreaker as the Jim McGuinness led side returned to winning ways with a gutsy Allianz League Division 2 title success at Croke Park.

Football • 11 Apr 24

Division 2 final recap: Donegal 0-15 Armagh 0-14

The two heavyweights from Division 2 clashed at Croke Park after securing promotion in the regular season. Read our updates here as Donegal emerged with the win.

Football • 31 Mar 24

Oisín Conaty (L) kicked a crucial late score for Armagh

Armagh rally late to snatch dramatic draw against Cork

A dramatic Armagh comeback rescued an Allianz Football League Division 2 draw from their trip to Cork with stoppage-time points from Aidan Nugent and Oisín Conaty.

Football • 23 Mar 24

Dublin rout Armagh to keep final hopes alive

All-Ireland champions Dublin kept their hopes alive of reaching the Lidl Ladies Football Division 1 final after a comprehensive dismissal of Armagh.

GAA • 23 Mar 24

Ben Crealey of Armagh in action against Cavan's Killian Clarke

Armagh secure promotion to top flight in Cavan cakewalk

Armagh join Donegal in an instant return to Division 1 next season after a convincing 15-point win over Ulster rivals Cavan on Saturday evening.

Football • 16 Mar 24

Armagh's Ciaran Mackin (L) and Cavan's Oisin Brady are set to clash this weekend

McCluskey: Cavan will have no fear of Armagh trip

RTÉ GAA analyst Ryan McCluskey has said that Cavan will have no fear of their potentially decisive trip to face Armagh on Saturday evening.

Football • 14 Mar 24

Stefan Campbell hit 0-03 from play for Kieran McGeeney's side

Armagh maintain momentum with victory in Fermanagh

Armagh took a giant step towards promotion after this four-point victory over Fermanagh in a re-fixed affair at Brewster Park.

Football • 03 Mar 24

Mackin double helps keep Armagh's perfect start intact

Armagh maintained their perfect start to this season's Lidl NFL when they inflicted a first defeat of the campaign on reigning champions Kerry at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

GAA • 03 Mar 24

The pitch at Brewster Park under snowfall

Division 2 clash of Fermanagh v Armagh postponed

The Allianz Football Division 2 clash between Armagh and Fermanagh has been postponed after a pitch inspection at Brewster Park this morning, but may be played on Sunday.

Football • 02 Mar 24

The teams occupy the top two positions in Division 2

Armagh and Donegal end level at Athletic Grounds

Allianz Football League Division 2 heavyweights Armagh and Donegal couldn't be separated when the two sides clashed in the Box-It Athletic Grounds on Sunday.

Football • 25 Feb 24

Kildare manager Glenn Ryan on the sideline during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match against Armagh

Whelan: Something is not right in Kildare

Ciarán Whelan believes "something is not right" in Kildare after the Lilywhites slipped to their third defeat in three games in the Allianz Football League on Sunday, a 14-point thumping by Armagh.

Football • 18 Feb 24

Conor Turbitt's individual score of 1-05 was only matched by the entire Kildare side

Armagh pile misery on Kildare with dominant display

Kildare's woeful season plunged to new depths when they were comprehensively dismantled by Armagh in Carlow this afternoon, a result that leaves them without a point after three games and staring at relegation to Division 3.

Football • 18 Feb 24

Kieran McGeeney watched his side run out 14 point winners in Carlow

McGeeney: It's tough, I have a lot of love for Kildare

Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney urged the Kildare management team to "ignore the noise" after his side recorded a very lop-sided win over the Lilywhites in Carlow on Sunday.

Football • 19 Feb 24

Caroline O'Hanlon: 'I feel like it has been really refreshing. I'm delighted with the decision at this stage'

Armagh's flying doctor O'Hanlon ready for 23rd season

She has already given remarkable service to her county and with three league wins from three to their name in Division 1, Caroline O'Hanlon is delighted with her decision to return for a 23rd season in the colours of Armagh.

GAA • 17 Feb 24

(L-R): Paul McCreanor, Eamon Douglas, Peter Murphy, President Jimmy Smyth, Paul McArdle, Clive Richardson and Gregg Seely

Armagh GAA begin work on new training complex

Work has begun on the development of a new £10m (€11.7m) Armagh GAA training complex in Portadown.

Football • 12 Feb 24

Kelly Mallon top scored for winners Armagh

Armagh topple Galway in challenging conditions

Armagh continued their winning start to their Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign with a two-point victory over Galway at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. The swirling breeze proved difficult for both teams, although Armagh coped better with the conditions.

GAA • 04 Feb 24