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Armagh's Aaron McKay will have a watching brief on Saturday

McKay frustration grows as Armagh aim to end long wait

It's now 285 days since Aaron McKay has played a minute of football for Armagh, but he's hopeful his team-mates can help find him a cherished Ulster medal against Donegal.

Football • 08 May

Gavin Mulreany is hoping to help Donegal to back-to-back Ulster titles

Mulreany primed and ready should Donegal call arrive

Six of the eight Division 1 teams have used more than one goalkeeper so Donegal's back-up Gavin Mulreany is staying primed and ready should the call come in Saturday evening's Ulster final against Armagh.

Football • 06 May

Kieran McGeeney was delighted with his side's character

McGeeney praises 'cool' Armagh response in Clones heat

Kieran McGeeney paid tribute to his "cool" players as they patiently manufactured two late scores to edge Tyrone in a classic Ulster SFC semi-final classic at Clones.

Football • 26 Apr

Odhran Murdock and James Guinness of Down in action against Fermanagh's Joe McDade

Dazzling Down comeback floors Fermanagh in Ulster

Down produced a dazzling late comeback to break Fermanagh hearts in a magnificent game of football at Brewster Park.

Football • 23 Apr

Saturday's football championship recap

Action in three of the four provinces with Division 1 finalists Kerry and Mayo both in action.

Football • 19 Apr

A dejected Stevie O'Neill leaves the pitch after Tyrone's shock 2004 loss to Mayo

Ulster counties' faltering back-to-back bids

Armagh's All-Ireland defence starts on Saturday afternoon and in the coming months Kieran McGeeney's squad are hoping to manage what no Ulster side has managed since 24 September 1961, and that's to retain the Sam Maguire.

Football • 09 Apr

Michael Murphy, who hit two points on his championship return, was a popular figure at full-time

McGuinness happy but expects different challenges ahead

Jim McGuinness tells RTÉ's Sunday Game that he's happy to come out on top of their Ulster Championship opener against Derry, but he's expecting a different type of challenge in the games ahead.

Football • 06 Apr

Daire Ó Baoill celebrates his goal for Donegal

Donegal lay down marker with victory over Derry

Donegal powered through their preliminary round Ulster championship clash with Derry to set up a quarter-final game with Monaghan in two weeks time.

Football • 06 Apr

Sunday's provincial championship results and reports

The acton as it happened across the early rounds in the provincial championships, with Donegal overcoming Derry and Mayo seeing off a stubborn Sligo

Football • 06 Apr

Chalk down another two-pointer for Conor Glass

Glass half full - Derry midfielder's scoring surge

Derry head to Donegal on the back of a difficult league campaign, but the ace in the pack is Conor Glass, who has been on a scoring spree with the new rules.

Football • 06 Apr

Jim McGuinness and line umpire Noel Mooney share a joke during today's clash at Ballybofey

Calendar and new rules frustrating McGuinness

Jim McGuinness has described the proximity of the National Football League Division 1 final and Donegal's Ulster SFC opener against Derry as "not ideal" as they edge closer to booking their spot in the showpiece game.

Football • 03 Mar

Conhuir Johnson of Cargin in action against Darragh Canavan and Niall Kelly of Errigal Ciarán

Errigal Ciaran ease past Cargin in Ulster quarter-final

Errigal Ciaran's attacking power was too much for Antrim's Cargin as the Tyrone champions qualified for the Ulster Club SFC semi-finals for the first time since 2012.

Football • 10 Nov 24

O'Rourke has been appointed on a three-year term

O'Rourke confirmed as new Tyrone football manager

Malachy O'Rourke has been confirmed as the new manager of the Tyrone footballers on a three-year term following a meeting of the county board this evening.

Football • 10 Sep 24

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness (L) and Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney go head-to-head this afternoon

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

The Ulster and Leinster titles are up for grabs this afternoon.

Football • 28 May 24

With three goals in three championship games against them, Armagh's Andrew Murnin (R) has been a scourge for Down

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

The provincial finalists in both Ulster and Leinster will be decided this weekend.

Football • 02 May 24

Odhran Murdock is one of the emerging stars of Conor Laverty's young Down side

The new Down way: Laverty out to end 30-year wait

Down's wait for meaningful silverware has hit the 30-year mark, but with a young, ambitious manager bred on a winning mentailty, there is hope in the Mourne County that silverware is on the horizon.

Football • 13 Apr 24

'Derry shot the lights out against Monaghan; it was one of those days. On a normal day, I see more natural scoring power in the Armagh ranks, it's just whether they can create enough chances'

Athletic Armagh well-matched against contrary Derry

Derry's alternative method of attack is a challenge to most, but our columnist believes Armagh have the personnel to disrupt the defending Ulster champions this afternoon.

Football • 14 May 23

Niall Toner of Derry has a shot saved by Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan

Derry power past Monaghan to make Ulster decider

Defending champions Derry are back in another Ulster SFC final following a comfortable 1-21 to 2-10 win over Monaghan at O'Neills Healy Park.

Football • 30 Apr 23

Ben Crealey palms the ball to the Cavan net

All too easy for Armagh as Cavan head back to Tailteann

Armagh ran out easy winners over Cavan in a one-sided Ulster SFC quarter-final at a rain-sodden Kingspan Breffni.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Ryan O'Toole celebrates his winning goal

O'Toole injury-time goal sees Monaghan oust Tyrone

Ryan O'Toole drilled home a sensational winning goal deep into stoppage time to give Monaghan victory in a gripping Ulster SFC quarter-final at O'Neills Healy Park.

Football • 16 Apr 23

Derry's Shane McGuigan and Ché Cullen of Fermanagh - the pair would get two goals apiece at Brewster Park.

McGuigan stars as Derry dominate Fermanagh at Brewster

Dazzling Derry showed no mercy to a totally outclassed Fermanagh in a most one-sided Ulster SFC quarter-final in Brewster Park.

Football • 28 Apr 23

Conor Glass is fit to start for Derry against Fermanagh

Ulster SFC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Derry put their title on the line when they take on Fermanagh, while 2021 champions Tyrone play host to Monaghan.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Ulster SFC recap: Armagh 0-20 Antrim 1-08

Armagh have cruised into the Ulster championship quarter-final after a lacklustre encounter against Antrim at the Athletic Grounds.

Football • 08 Apr 23

Glen overcame Kilcoo to set up a semi-final meeting with Maigh Cuilinn

Glen dethrone champions to win first Ulster crown

Glen have won a first Ulster title after de-throning the reigning All-Ireland champions Kilcoo in the Athletic Grounds

Football • 11 Dec 22

Derry's Benny Heron attempts to get away from Tyrone defender Ronan McNamee

McStay: 'Shocking' Tyrone undone by Derry masterclass

Kevin McStay believes that Derry are now genuine Ulster contenders following their comprehensive destruction of All-Ireland champions Tyrone in Omagh.

GAA • 02 May 22

Ulster Senior Football Championship

McKay frustration grows as Armagh aim to end long wait

Mulreany primed and ready should Donegal call arrive

McGeeney praises 'cool' Armagh response in Clones heat

Dazzling Down comeback floors Fermanagh in Ulster

Saturday's football championship recap

Ulster counties' faltering back-to-back bids

McGuinness happy but expects different challenges ahead

Donegal lay down marker with victory over Derry

Sunday's provincial championship results and reports

Glass half full - Derry midfielder's scoring surge

Calendar and new rules frustrating McGuinness

Errigal Ciaran ease past Cargin in Ulster quarter-final

O'Rourke confirmed as new Tyrone football manager

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

The new Down way: Laverty out to end 30-year wait

Athletic Armagh well-matched against contrary Derry

Derry power past Monaghan to make Ulster decider

All too easy for Armagh as Cavan head back to Tailteann

O'Toole injury-time goal sees Monaghan oust Tyrone

McGuigan stars as Derry dominate Fermanagh at Brewster

Ulster SFC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Ulster SFC recap: Armagh 0-20 Antrim 1-08

Glen dethrone champions to win first Ulster crown

McStay: 'Shocking' Tyrone undone by Derry masterclass