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McConville to hit the books

McConville to hit the books
Kernan appointed to Ulster job
Former Armagh boss Joe Kernan has taken the reins as the new Ulster manager for this year’s M Donnelly inter-provincial competition.

Cross’ welcome back county contingent - or do they?
Crossmaglen have their county players available for the SFC, but will all eight of them be able to regain their places with the club?

Bredagh talks Sam and Liam
GAA President Nickey Brennan has bravely accepted an invite from Bredagh GAC to attend their annual chat night ahead of the All Ireland Finals, sponsored for the first time by First Trust Bank. 

McConville to hit the books
After hanging up his inter-county boots with Armagh, Oisin McConville is to begin a three-year degree course in counselling.


First intermediate 7-a-side to be held in Ratoath
Ratoath in Meath are set to host the first official intermediate football 7’s competition, which will take its place alongside the Kilmacud Crokes senior and St. Jude’s junior competitions.

Treat yourself to a signed Armagh jersey
Here is your chance to grab an autographed Armagh GAA shirt, courtesy of www.hoganstand.com.

McDonnell to consider future
Steven McDonnell is to decide if he will return to the Orchard County setup on the basis of whether or not he thinks Armagh can win another All-Ireland title.

McDonnell calls for ’backdoor’ to be scrapped
Armagh forward Steven McDonnell believes that the qualifying rounds of the All-Ireland SFC should be scrapped by the GAA, and the old knock-out system should be restored.

Friends August winner announced
Members of Armagh County Board drew the August winners of the Friends of Armagh Lottery in Toner’s Day Today Store, Forkhill last week.

Kernan rules himself out of Dublin job
Former All-Ireland winning manager Joe Kernan has distanced himself from the rumours that he could be the next Dublin manager after Paul Caffrey’s departure last weekend.

Kernan hails ’magnificent’ Tyrone
Armagh legend Joe Kernan was in full praise for Mickey Harte’s Tyrone side after their performance against Dublin that saw them gain a 12-point victory over the Leinster Champions.

McConville calls it a day
Oisin McConville has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football in the wake of Armagh’s shock All-Ireland quarter-final exit at the hands of Wexford.

All-Ireland SFC quarter-final: Model men rob Orchard
Wexford pulled off a sensation when defeating Ulster champions Armagh by 1-14 to 0-12 in the first of this year’s football quarter-finals at Croke Park.

McDonnell: Wexford won’t regard our reputation
Armagh boss Peter McDonnell has stressed that Wexford will be showing no regard for Armagh’s reputation when the two sides clash in this Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final.

Armagh recall McNulty
Enda McNulty will make his first championship start of the season for Armagh in Saturday’s All-Ireland football quarter-final against Wexford at Croke Park.

Killeavy hurlers into Ulster decider
Killeavy will take on Warrenpoint this Friday evening in the Ulster hurling club final at Newry, with both sides in hope of capturing a coveted provincial crown.

Down ease to under 21 hurling win
Down enjoyed a double-scores victory over neighbours Armagh in last night’s Ulster under 21 hurling championship clash at Ballycran.

BBC won’t broadcast quarter-finals
BBC Northern Ireland has stated that it won’t be broadcasting the upcoming All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals involving both Armagh and Tyrone.

McGrane recalls the early days
Armagh skipper Paul McGrane may have a medal collection that is the envy of many Gaelic footballers, but the experienced midfielder still recalls the barren times with the Orchard County.

Armagh v Wexford
They meet for the first time in the championship but they have clashed in some very interesting National League games in the fairly recent past, including the 2005 Division One final which Armagh won by 1-21 to 1-14.

McDonnell sees room for improvement
Armagh manager Peter McDonnell reckons his team have "failed to deliver" so far this season, despite regaining the Ulster SFC title last Sunday week.

All Ireland Football Quarter Finals
A repeat of the classic Dublin Tyrone encounters of 2005, while the clash of Galway and Kerry will bring back memories of All Ireland Finals past. Cork will be happy drawing outsiders Kildare. Ditto Armagh who take on Wexford.

All-Ireland Quarter Final draw live on TV3
TV3 will broadcast the draw for the GAA All Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter Finals live on Sunday afternoon August 3rd after the Round 3 Qualifier between Monaghan and Kerry.

Dyas in dire trouble
Armagh native Kevin Dyas is looking at the prospect of writing of his season Down Under after suffering a bad injury while playing for his club Collingwood.

Seventh Heaven
The number 7 is fast becoming a favourite around Armagh following last weeks Ulster Championship win over Fermanagh.

Brothers in Arms
Last Sunday in Clones was another memorable day for Armagh football and in particular for the Kernan and O’Rourke families.

McDonnell backs backroom team
Armagh manager Peter McDonnell paid tribute to the superb work of his backroom team following their latest Ulster success.

Relegation comes to the fore in Division One
This weekend’s round of games in Division One of the all-county football league includes some key relegation contests.

Brady hopeful of CCCC co-operation
Armagh County Chairman Kevin Brady has refused to give up hope that the Central Competitions Control Committee will have a re-think and afford the Orchard County the chance to play their forthcoming All-Ireland SFC quarter-final at Croke Park.

Andy Mallon ruled out of quarter-final
Armagh defender Andy Mallon has been ruled out of his side’s All-Ireland quarter-final after breaking his arm in last Sunday’s Ulster final replay with Fermanaghndy

Brian Mallon eyes All-Ireland success
In-form Armagh ace Brian Mallon says the Orchard County is hell-bent on adding the Sam Maguire Cup to their Ulster SFC title success last weekend.

McDonnell: We answered our critics
Armagh boss Peter McDonnell believes that his side firmly answered their critics after Sunday’s Ulster SFC triumph over Fermanagh.

Wins for Down and Armagh
Ulster teams Down and Armagh bounced back from their provincial championship defeats to record victories against Meath and Waterford respectively in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football qualifiers on Sunday. 

Ulster SFC final: late McDonnell goal seals Armagh win
Steven McDonnell’s record-breaking 69th-minute goal finally broke Fermanagh’s brave resistance in an energy-sapping Ulster final replay at sweltering Clones.

Ladies football review
Ulster teams Down and Armagh bounced back from their provincial championship defeats to record victories against Meath and Waterford respectively in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football qualifiers on Sunday.

Ring Cup: Armagh are safe
Armagh remain in the Christy Ring Cup competition for another year at the expense of London after overcoming London at Newry on Saturday.

Ring Cup: Meath and Armagh stave off relegation
Meath and Armagh preserved their Christy Ring Cup status by virtue of their relegation play-off wins over Roscommon and London on Saturday.

Football quarter-finals won’t be provincial repeats
The GAA have moved to clarify that provincial champions will not be allowed to meet the teams they beat in their respective finals when the draws for the All-Ireland football quarter-finals are made.

Bellew set for landmark
Armagh All Star full back Francie Bellew is set to reach a career milestone this Sunday when he lines out in the number three jersey for the Orchard County against Fermanagh at Clones.

Armagh unchanged
Armagh manager Peter McDonnell has given a vote of confidence to the side that drew with Fermanagh last weekend for Sunday’s Ulster SFC final replay at Clones.

Ladies take on Waterford this Sunday
Armagh Ladies face Waterford this Sunday at Mullingar in the qualifying rounds of the TG4 All-Ireland SFC.

SFC Qualifier draw
The draw for Round 3 of the GAA Football All Ireland Senior Football Championship Qualifiers will take place on Sunday evening, July 27.

McDonnell eager to complete the job
Armagh sharpshooter Steven McDonnell believes the Orchard County need to be more ruthless if they are to get the better of Fermanagh in Sunday’s Ulster SFC final replay.

McDonnell hints at changes
Armagh boss Peter McDonnell has suggested that there may well be one or two changes made to his side for this Sunday’s Ulster SFC final replay against Fermanagh.

O’Rourke wants to cut out the complacency
Armagh’s Aidan O’Rourke has stressed that his side must get things right for this Sunday’s Ulster SFC replay and not allow complacency to creep into their game.

Weekend fixtures
All the venues and throw in times for the games this weekend, including the football qualifiers and the All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals.

McDonnell happy to be still there
Armagh manager Peter McDonnell admitted that his side lost their way somewhat in the second half of the Ulster final on Sunday and he is happy to have a chance to rectify that.

Ulster SFC final: Fermanagh fightback forces draw
Fermanagh’s bravehearts produced a stirring comeback to grab a 1-11 to 2-8 draw after trailing Armagh by eight points in a dramatic Ulster final at Clones.

Kernan wary of Fermanagh threat
Armagh star Aaron Kernan is refusing to underestimate Fermanagh ahead of today’s Ulster SFC final.

Two changes for Armagh
Aaron Kernan and Brian Mallon have been recalled to the Armagh team for Sunday’s Ulster SFC final against Fermanagh at Clones.

Ulster U21 HC: McGoldrick brace sinks Armagh
Derry’s forward pairing of Paddy McCloskey and Sean Leo McGoldrick combined for 3-7 to sink Armagh on Wednesday evening in this Ulster Under 21 Championship encounter at Middletown.

McGrane talks up Fermanagh
Armagh captain Paul McGrane has insisted that the Orchard County will be coming up against a totally focussed Fermanagh side in this Sunday’s Ulster SFC final.

McConville set to play a part
Armagh ace Oisin McConville looks certain to play some part in this Sunday’s Ulster SFC against Fermanagh at Clones.

Hearty reveals delight of Bellew return
Armagh goalkeeper Paul Hearty has praised team mate Francie Bellew for the rapid recovery the defender has made to return early from this year for the Orchard County.

Armagh v Fermanagh
Can Fermanagh make history by winning the Ulster title for the first time or will Armagh win their seventh crown in ten seasons? The search for the answer will pack St.Tiernach’s Park, Clones on Sunday for what promises to be a great contest.
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