Armagh GAA have issued a statement, via their website armaghgaa.net, confirming that Paul Grimley has resigned as senior football manager.

In the statement, Orchard chiefs thank Grimley for his services: 'Paul Grimley, Armagh Senior Football Manager, has tendered his resignation to The Management Committee of Armagh County Board.

'Paul strenuously argued that it was the right thing to do as he had stressed on his appointment two years ago that he would embark on a development process and that he thought that the process was ready to progress to another level.

'The Management Committee of Armagh County Board wish to acknowledge the contribution of Paul, in terms of his energy, commitment, loyalty, vision and selflessness, to Armagh.

'Paul joined Paddy O'Rourke as Assistant Manager before accepting the Manager's position the following year. Paul served Armagh as a player, Assistant Manager for two terms and eventually Manager.

'Paul Grimley is big in stature and gargantuan in his commitment to Armagh.

'On behalf of everyone involved in Armagh we extend a hearty thank you to Paul and wish him well.

'Paul has asked for a period of rest and has expressed a desire to be able to relax with his family over the next few weeks'. Tweet

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