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Poc Fada Hall of Famer Gerry Goodwin one of the great underdog stories
By John Harrington 42 years have passed since Gerry Goodwin won the All-Ireland Poc Fada in the Cooley mountains, and he still shakes his head in wonder that it actually happened. It’s one of the great GAA underdog stories, because no-one really gave Goodwin a chance of winning the Poc
Tuesday 30 July 2024
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Paddy Burns: 'I feel like we really deserve it'
By Cian O'Connell
Paddy Burns and Armagh kept persevering.
So, when referee Sean Hurson's final whistle blasted at Croke Park on Sunday, Armagh were perched on the summit of the Gaelic Football world again.
A second ever All-Ireland title was secured. Burns has spent most of the past decade working
Monday 29 July 2024
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Tiernan Kelly: 'What a day'
By Cian O'Connell
"What a day, it is one of those things you dream about for a long time, and it has been a long time coming," Tiernan Kelly says about winning an All-Ireland SFC Final with Armagh.
A tight and tense decider at Croke Park culminated in a narrow
Monday 29 July 2024
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GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Barry McCambridge, Céin D'Arcy, and Oisín Conaty are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday July 30 , and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Monday 29 July 2024
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Kieran McGeeney: 'I’m just delighted for these boys'
By Cian O'Connell
Kieran McGeeney praised Armagh's resilience following Sunday's All-Ireland SFC Final win over Galway at Croke Park.
In recent years Armagh have suffered narrow Championship defeats, including four penalty shootout losses. “You know, it feels quiet," was McGeeney's immediate reaction. "It’s like wearing a pair of ear muffs
Sunday 28 July 2024
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Poc Fada Hall of Famer Gerry Goodwin one of the great underdog stories
By John Harrington
42 years have passed since Gerry Goodwin won the All-Ireland Poc Fada in the Cooley mountains, and he still shakes his head in wonder that it actually happened.
It’s one of the great GAA underdog stories, because no-one really gave Goodwin a chance of winning the Poc
30 July 2024
football
Donaghy fully invested in Armagh passion project
By John Harrington
Your eyes couldn’t but be drawn to Kieran Donaghy during the All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Armagh and Kerry.
He was a whirl of energy on the sideline throughout the game. Constantly giving instructions to Armagh players, emotionally kicking every ball himself from the other side of the
27 July 2024
football
Aidan Forker: 'It only becomes special if you win it'
By John Harrington
Aidan Forker has learned the value of channelling the emotion of sport in the most productive way.
It wasn’t an overnight process. Earlier in his career there were a couple of times he saw red that he still looks a bit rueful about when he recalls them.
26 July 2024
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The Big Interview - Anthony Daly
By Tom Stakelum
As the 2024 GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final comes into view, the Rebel Army and the Banner battalion are preparing for battle. It’s been 11 years for Clare and 19 years for Cork. A long time coming you might say.
How about 81 years? This was
18 July 2024