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Week 1 Round up
The future is now for several teams across the county, after teenage talent stepped up and stole the show on the opening weekend of the Cormac Leonard Commercials Senior Football Championship. Feeney is the difference maker for Maghery Felix Hamill Park was littered with experience and Senior medallists as Maghery hosted Armagh Harps on Friday night, but it was a player who collected his AS Level results the day prior who proved to be the match-winner.
99 Years On: Armagh’s 1926 All-Ireland Junior Champions
On this very day, ninety‑nine years ago, Armagh Junior footballers carved their names into the rich tapestry of Armagh GAA when they became the first team from the county and indeed the province of Ulster to win an All-Ireland title, the 1926 All-Ireland Junior Football title. Played as part of a triple header at Croke Park, the game occurred alongside the 1927 Leinster Senior Football Final, emphasising the delay in the conclusion of this championship campaign.
Cormac Leonard Commercials Armagh SFC 2026 – A hard Championship to call
By Kieran Lynch If this year’s Armagh Senior Championship is anything like last year’s, then spectators are in for a treat. The 2025 campaign showed teams all around the county that anything is possible, as Madden got their hands on the Gerry Fagan Cup for the first time, defeating a St Patrick’s Cullyhanna side with the same intention in the final.
2026 Cormac Leonard Commercials Intermediate Championship Preview
By Michael Lavery The race for the Atty Hearty Cup begins this Friday evening as 16 teams vie for Intermediate Glory in 2026. Last year, the High Moss Sarsfields hoisted the trophy for the third time in their history following a dramatic victory over long-time hopefuls St. Paul’s of Lurgan.
Club and County Draw 2026
Back your club and be in with a chance of winning in the Armagh GAA Club & County Draw Over £70,000 in prizes on offer while helping clubs across the county Armagh GAA is encouraging supporters across the county to get behind the 2026 Club & County Draw, offering the chance to win a share of over £70,000 in prizes while directly supporting their local club.
2026 CORMAC LEONARD COMMERCIALS ARMAGH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHED
We had representatives from all Football clubs in Armagh last week for the launch of this year’s Armagh Football Championship. Cormac Leonard Commercials were represented by Cormac’s daughter, Leanne and Armagh by county board chairman, Sean McAlinden. Armagh, as always, are very grateful for the Cormac Leonard Commercial’s Sponsorship that has been associated with our Club Championships, both hurling and football, for many years now.
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds becomes first stadium in Ulster to achieve Breastfeeding Welcome Here accreditation
Armagh GAA’s BOX-IT Athletic Grounds has become the first stadium in Ulster to be recognised as a Breastfeeding Welcome Here venue, demonstrating its commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming and family-friendly environment for supporters and visitors. The accreditation recognises organisations that actively support breastfeeding mothers by ensuring they feel comfortable feeding their babies wherever they are on the premises, without being asked to move or stop breastfeeding.
Brendan Donaghy RIP
Armagh GAA were deeply saddened to learn of Brendan Donaghy, a stalwart of Armagh football in the 1960’s and huge supporter of his native Crossmaglen and Armagh, whilst he lived in Dublin. Joe Kernan, All-Ireland winning manager with both Crossmaglen and Armagh, described Brendan as “A gentleman and a leader. As a supporter he loved Cross and Armagh.
Malachy Heaney RIP
Armagh GAA were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Malachy Heaney, who made a tremendous contribution to our association both as player and off the field. As a player, Malachy represented Sarsfields when he received a call up to the Armagh County Senior team at the outset of the 1972-73 National Football League, where, as a talented goalkeeper, he served the county until the end of that decade.
THROUGH THE YEARS – ARD MHACHA vs CIARRAÍ
This weekend, with no more second chances left in the hunt for Sam Maguire, fate has drawn together the last two All‑Ireland champions in a meeting that may shape the season of whoever survives it. The counties have never before met in Senior Championship football anywhere other than Croke Park, making this first clash at Fitzgerald Stadium a moment heavy with symbolism.
AISFC RND 3 TEAM NEWS
Our team has been named for this Saturday’s huge clash with Kerry in Killarney. Have a look!
ARMAGH THANK KARL MCKEEGAN FOR SERVICE
After four years at the helm, Karl McKeegan has informed the County Board and players of his decision to step down as Armagh Senior Hurling Manager. Since taking charge in 2022, Karl has demonstrated exceptional commitment, passion, and leadership, serving Armagh hurling with distinction throughout his tenure.
ALL IRELAND SFC CHAMPIONSHIP RND 2A TEAM NEWS!
Have a look at the team named to take on Louth this Sunday in McGrattan Park, Iniskeen, this Sunday. The game is strictly ticket-only; for those who won’t get an opportunity to see the game in person, it will broadcast live of RTÉ 2.
ALL-IRELAND SFC RND 2A PREVIEW
It is a century since Armagh and Louth crossed swords in competitive inter-county action. After capturing the Ulster Junior Football Championship for the first time by defeating defending Champions Cavan in the Final, Armagh entered unchartered waters by playing in the All-Ireland stages of the competition for the first time as well as a first ever competitive game in any grade against neighbours Louth.
ALL IRELAND SFC ROUND 2A & 2B FIXTURES CONFIRMED
Our SFC Round 2A fixture versus Louth, the first ever fixture between The Wee County and The Orchard in the All-Ireland Series, has been fixed to be played in Páirc Mhig Reachtain, Iniskeen on Sunday 14th June with a throw in time of 1pm. Ticketing details for this fixture will come later. The game will be broadcast live on RTÉ.
ALL-IRELAND SFC ROUND 2A DRAW PREVIEW
As attention turns to Tuesday morning’s Round 2A draw in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, Armagh can face any of the other seven counties in the draw, which will be drawn with first team drawn having the advantage of a home tie.
Match Report – Ard Mhacha vs Doire
Armagh ran out 5 point winners over Derry in front of a packed BOX-IT Athletic Grounds on Saturday night. Given the late throw-in time of 7.15pm, the game started under floodlights and there was a great atmosphere in the ground. Derry opened the scoring through Conor Glass, who splt the uprights with a simple right footed score after three minutes. Armagh quickly responded though, with Conor Turbitt hitting a huge two point score, which was shortly followed by a Tomas McCormack score.
THROUGH THE YEARS – ARD MHACHA vs DOIRE
After capturing the provincial title for the first time in eighteen years, the orange flame has flickered brightly across the Orchard County in the last week or so. But the inter-county season leaves little time to soak in that success as the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship appears on the horizon with the visit of Derry to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds as the shadows lengthen on Saturday evening.
Armagh vs Tyrone | Nickey Rackard Cup Preview
Armagh county hurling is hurting after two relegations this season, to Division 3 of the National Hurling League and to the Lory Meagher Cup for 2027. And this weekend, competitive fayre at senior inter-county level will conclude with a trip to Garvaghey, to grace a Tyrone side who have already booked a final berth in this years Nickey Rackard Cup. This is the 10th meeting between the counties in senior hurling in various championship competitions down the years, a history that started in 1904.
Through the Years – Armagh v Monaghan
Armagh and Monaghan will incredibly contest their first ever St. Tiernach’s Park Ulster Senior Football Final this weekend. Whilst the counties have met in the provincial decider in the County Monaghan village in 1917, that game was played at Gaelic Park, Dromard. The counties have met in two other Finals, each of which was played at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Sunday marks the 51st Senior Football Championship meeting between Armagh and Monaghan.
ULSTER SFC FINAL TEAM NEWS!!
Our team due to take to the pitch in Clones for this Sunday’s Ulster Final has been named. Have a look below! LETS GET READY TO BRING THE ORANGE!!! Karl McKeegan has also name the Armagh hurling team due to travel to Garvaghy this Saturday to take on Tyrone at 1:15pm.
Ulster Finals & The Orchard County
Armagh’s story in the Ulster Senior Football Championship stretches back to the very beginning of organised competition in the province. Few counties can claim such a long, unbroken thread through the history of the game.
Armagh vs Louth | Nickey Rackard Cup
Have a look at the team named by Karl McKeegan ahead of Armagh’s clash with Louth this Saturday Armagh hurlers will be seeking a crucial victory on Saturday when they face Louth in a critical clash in Thomas Davis Correnshigo, Newry. After three losses on the trot in the competition, victory against their neighbours is imperative to stave off the prospect of relegation to next years Lory Meagher competition.
Armagh Deliver Masterful Performance to reach Ulster Final
The game started at the break neck speed that was expected all week, with both sides firing over points inside the first minute of the game. Daniel Guinness opened the scoring for Down, who were playing in their all black strip and entered this week’s game full of confidence after last weeks win over Donegal in the Quarter Final. Oisin Conaty responded almost immediately with Armagh’s first score of the game. Kieran McGeeney’s men wearing the customary orange jerseys and white shorts.
Armagh v Down — 122 Years of Championship Football
Few fixtures in Ulster football carry the weight, memory, and mythology of the meeting of Armagh and Down. For 122 years, these neighbouring counties have collided in contests that have shaped eras, crowned champions, and forged legends. This is not merely a rivalry, it is a classic contest that ignites communities across each county. The story begins on 22 January 1904, when Down made their Ulster Senior Football Championship debut in Newry.
ARMAGH vs DOWN ULSTER SFC SEMI-FINAL TEAM NAMED!
Our team has been released for this Sunday’s Ulster SFC Semi-Final vs An Dún! Have a look below. Are you ready to Bring the noise, bring the colour and #BRINGTHEORANGE?? Get the last remaining tickets via gas.ie/tickets
100 YEARS OF THE ORANGE FLAME BURNS BRIGHT
Armagh football continues to blossom because no generation ever mistook stewardship for ownership. That understanding has shaped every era since the county first set standards within the province of Ulster, bringing home a first All-Ireland title when winning the 1926 Junior title, igniting a flame that has been passed down the years to the current day.
Through the Years – Armagh v Fermanagh
The 30th Senior Football Championship meeting of Armagh and Fermanagh awaits on Saturday teatime, at Brewster Park, Enniskillen, meeting at this venue for the fourth time in championship fayre. Armagh had to wait until 1975 to beat Fermanagh in the USFC for the first time, after Fermanagh had dumped the Orchard out of the competition on four occasions from their first meeting in 1913. Armagh then went on an unbeaten streak (13 wins and a draw) until losing the 2004 AISFC Quarter-Final.
ARMAGH HURLING AND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS NAMED!
Kieran McGeeney and Karl Mckeegan have named their squads for this weekend’s fixtures where the footballers take on Fermanagh in Brewster and the hurlers travel to Tubbercurry to take on Sligo on Sunday! Have a look below:
Ard Mhacha vs Fear Manach – Nicky Rackard Team Announcement
On two successive Saturdays, our County Senior teams will visit the Erne County, first up this weekend, it is our hurlers as they aim to get their Nickey Rackard Cup campaign on track in Kinawley GAA. Have a look at the team announced to play tomorrow: This will be the fifth Championship meeting between the counties at senior level with three of the previous clashes occurring by the banks of the Erne.
ARD MHACHA vs TÍR EOGHAIN Down Through The Years
It is quite remarkable to note that Armagh and Tyrone have never previously been drawn to clash in the Preliminary Round of the Ulster Senior Football Championship, the stand-out provincial championship which was first played in 1888. Sunday marks the 48th meeting in Championship football of Armagh and Tyrone. Would you like to win £50k to spend your way, in partnership with Shelbourne Motors?
Armagh Host Mayo in Nicky Rackard First Round!
Armagh welcome Mayo to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds today where the counties will clash at the venue for the first time in Championship hurling. The inception of competitions such as the Christy Ring Cup and the Nicky Rackard Cup in 2005 has promoted hurling for the counties where hurling required more development and opened the door to pairings such as this one. Would you like to win £50k to spend your way, in partnership with Shelbourne Motors?
TEAMS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP NAMED!
Kieran McGeeney and Karl McKeegan have both named their respective teams for their opening Championship fixtures of the 2026 season! Turnstiles will open for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash at 2.30pm. All ticket holders can only enter the stadium via the turnstile at the terrace/stand displayed on their ticket. Parking is available at the CBS school next door which is opened from 1:30pm.
100 YEARS OF CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL AT THE BOX-IT ATHLETIC GROUNDS
Armagh played their first ever game at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh, in early 1926, a decade before an amazing group of men secured the purchase of what we today recognise as our beautiful and atmospheric main county ground. Armagh have played in 50 previous championship games played at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, ranging from 1927 to 2025, including Ulster Senior Football Championship and All-Ireland Senior Football Championship fixtures.
U20 FOOTBALL SQUAD FOR 2026
Barry O’Hagan, U20 Football Manager, has named his squad and captains for the 2026 season ahead of their opening match tomorrow night vs Down in Páirc Esler. Ryan Nugent of Granemore and Aaron Haughey of Crossmaglen Rangers have been named as joint captains for the coming year. Best of luck to the team and their management against Down in their opening match in Páirc Esler at 7.30pm.
Armagh secure Division One status after draw with Kerry
Allianz NFL Division 1 | Round 7| Armagh 1-21 vs Kerry 0-24 Armagh have secured Division One football for another year, after playing out a dramatic draw with Kerry in the Box-It Athletic Grounds. It was an opening 20 minutes to forget for Kieran McGeeney’s men who found themselves trailing 10 points to no-score and seemingly without any answer to Kerry’s many attacking threats.
Ard Mhacha vs Ciarraí; Through the Years
Armagh welcome Kerry to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds for the final game of their 2026 National Football League campaign. Have a look at all of the previous results between the Orchard and the Kingdom.
Armagh vs Fermanagh NHL Preview
In 1944, Armagh County Board established a committee, led by Poppy Fearon, to promote and enhance the playing of hurling. It is interesting to note that two years later, a Northern Division was attempted to be established within the National Hurling League structure. This competition was designed to popularise hurling in the North.
TEAM NEWS FOR RND 6 LEAGUE FIXTURE
Have a look at our squad travelling to Croke Park on Saturday evening! The game throws in at 7pm. Get your tickets at gaa.ie/tickets
ARD MHACHA vs TÍR EOGHAIN MATCH PREVIEW
2pm today sees the next chapter in National Hurling League rivalry between Armagh and neighbours Tyrone. The relatively short trip to the Tyrone Centre of Excellence continues a keen competitive history that extends from 1949 to the current day. The first meeting proved a nine-goal thriller in the cathedral city. Without their star full-forward Fitzgerald and goalkeeper Devlin, Armagh found themselves 4-1 to 2-3 in arrears at the break.
ARMAGH TEAM NAME FOR AWAY TRIP TO MAYO
Our match day squad due to travel to Castlebar this weekend to take on Mayo has been named. Have a look below:
NHL | ARMAGH VS DONEGAL THROUGH THE YEARS
It is sixty years since Armagh and Donegal first met in the National Hurling League, as the sides prepare to face-off today in the latest instalment of their rivalry. Their initial meeting took place at the Box-It Athletic Grounds and proved a hugely exciting encounter, described at the time as the most exciting game in Ulster soil for many a year.
ARMAGH TEAMS NAMED FOR NEXT LEAGUE FIXTURES!
Kieran McGeeney and Karl McKeegan have both name their squads for their respective fixtures this weekend! Both our Senior Hurlers and Footballers take on Donegal this weekend. With our Hurlers making the trip to Letterkenny on Saturday (2pm) and our Senior Footballers welcoming Donegal to the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds on Sunday afternoon for a 3.45pm throw-in. Have a look at the teams named below:
ARMAGH PANEL vs ROSCOMMON NAMED
Our matchday panel for our trip to Roscommon has been named! The game throws in at 2pm this Sunday 15th February in King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park! Get your tickets at GAA.ie/Tickets!
NHL RND 3 TEAM NAMED
Karl McKeegan has named the squads due to take on the Rossies this weekend in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.
Callum O’Neill Sit Down Interview
Every year new faces step up for Armagh and make their mark on the team. One of those in 2025 was Callum O’Neill, who came into midfield and had some stellar performances, particularly against Derry in the league and against fierce rivals Tyrone in the Ulster SFC Semi-final. O’Neill was in and out of the team at times last year, but he says that this season he is hoping to get a hold of the starting jersey and not let it go.
NHL | ARMAGH VS ROSCOMMON THROUGH THE YEARS
Armagh and Roscommon have enjoyed a keen rivalry since their initial National Hurling League encounter at Athleague in April 1980. Then Roscommon rattled home half a dozen goals including a Jackie Kilroy three goal first half haul in a twenty point success. When they made their first visit to the Orchard County in the 1980-81 League, a mere six months later, those gathered at Keady enjoyed a significant turnaround in a nine goal thriller.
DOYLE DOMINATION - ARMAGH HANDBALL CHAMPION
It was a memorable day for Armagh and the Doyle family from Whitecross in particular as father and son James and Fiachra (Ó Dúill) claimed the All-Ireland Masters Singles and Senior Singles wallball championships respectively back in October. Rising star Fiachra, fresh from winning the Irish Collegiates, produced a stunning upset to dethrone defending champion Conor McElduff in the All-Ireland Senior Wallball final in Kilglass, Co Roscommon.
SQUADS NAMED FOR ALLIANZ LEAGUE RND 2
Kieran McGeeney and Karl McKeegan have both named their squads for this weekend’s National League Fixtures.
Allianz NHL Rnd 2 Preview; vs Wicklow
Armagh and Wicklow have a fascinating backstory in the National Hurling League as they prepare to cross swords this weekend, having been paired for the 25th occasion in the centenary season of the League. The proud counties did not meet in the competition until they clashed at Aughrim in a Division 2 tussle in April 1980.
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