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Rafferty takes to road for All-Ireland glory in 2025

Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty's hopes of back-to-back Sam Maguire titles fell short at the quarter-final stage, but last Sunday he realised alternative All-Ireland ambitions when he took the senior road bowling title in west Cork.

Football • 17 Jul

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

Ethan Rafferty: 'I made a Lenten promise this year to try and think of ways to better yourself'

Rafferty bowling along amidst changing goalkeeping role

Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty on dealing with the changes made to how far one can travel by the FRC and the strength of the Orchard County panel ahead of their championship bow.

Football • 07 Apr

Ethan Rafferty: "You are going into a game each week and you have no clue what's coming around the corner"

Rafferty voices 'uncertainty' over changing rules

Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty believes the continuous changing of rules in Gaelic football is creating uncertainty for players and officials alike.

Football • 02 Mar

Blaine Hughes has been solid on his return to the Armagh team

Custodian or game-breaker: Armagh's keeper dilemma

Ethan Rafferty's return to fitness leaves Kieran McGeeney with a major selection dilemma and risk assessment ahead of Armagh's Ulster final against Donegal, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 12 May 24

Tyrone legend Peter Canavan and Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty joined Damian Lawlor to discuss the state of Gaelic football in 2023

Canavan: Meaningful rule changes needed to fix football

Peter Canavan is unhappy with modern Gaelic football as a spectacle, with the ex-Tyrone player putting a lot of it down to coaches sacrificing style of play in order to achieve results.

Football • 15 Nov 23

Ethan Rafferty was due to compete for an All-Ireland bowls title next week

Armagh blow as Rafferty suffers serious leg injury

Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious leg injury while on duty for his club Grange on Friday night.

Football • 29 Jul 23

Ethan Rafferty proved a thorn in Tyrone's side

Raiding Rafferty proves a dangerous weapon for Armagh

Tyrone got an unwanted reminder that Armagh forward-turned-goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty is still a clinical finisher in their All-Ireland exit at the hands of the Orchard County at the Athletic Grounds.

Football • 05 Jun 22

Ethan Rafferty