Armagh

City in Northern Ireland

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Armagh is a city and the county town of County Armagh, in Northern Ireland, as well as a civil parish. It is the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland – the seat of the Archbishops of Armagh, the Primates of All Ireland for both the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Ireland. In ancient times, nearby Navan Fort was a pagan ceremonial site and one of the great royal capitals of Gaelic Ireland. Today, Armagh is home to two cathedrals and the Armagh Observatory, and is known for its Georgian architecture.

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All-Ireland final repeat to open Allianz Football League All-Ireland champions Armagh will open their Allianz Football League Division One campaign with a trip to Galway in a repeat of this year's Sam Maguire decider. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2024
Armagh hero McCambridge says new status is 'crazy' Armagh All-Ireland hero Barry McCambridge says he could never have imagined being the favourite to land the footballer of the year award. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2024
Armagh title 'perfect answer to noise' - McGeeney Kieran McGeeney said his side's All-Ireland Football Final triumph answered the criticism that followed their previous heartbreaking defeats. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2024

Armagh edge Galway in nail-biting final to win All-Ireland title Armagh claim just the second All-Ireland Football title in the county's history with a 1-11 to 0-13 victory over Galway in a nail-biting decider at a raucous Croke Park. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2024
Armagh and Galway meet again after prophetic text message The men's inter-county season reaches its conclusion on Sunday as Armagh face Galway in the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024
Race for Sam a marathon for Armagh's veterans As they prepare for their county's first All-Ireland final in 21 years, two of Armagh's longest-serving players reflect on their journey to football's biggest game. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2024

Galway beat Donegal to set up All-Ireland final against Armagh Galway edge a tense, tight battle with Donegal by 1-14 to 0-15 to progress to an All-Ireland SFC final showdown with Armagh in two weeks time. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2024
McGeeney urges Armagh to 'go one more step' as All-Ireland glory beckons Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney insists his team can perform even better and has urged his players to “go one more step” after their stunning All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kerry after extra.. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2024
Armagh stun Kerry in extra-time to reach first All-Ireland final since 2003 Armagh produce a sensational comeback to beat Kerry 1-18 to 1-16 after extra time in a dramatic opening All-Ireland Football semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on July 13, 2024
All-Ireland semi-finals - all you need to know All you need to know about Armagh vs Kerry and Donegal vs Galway in the All-Ireland Football semi-finals this weekend at Croke Park. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024

Armagh deliver on emotional day for McGeeney The Armagh players deliver for their manager Kieran McGeeney as they reach the All-Ireland semi-finals on an emotional day at Croke Park following a death in his family. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2024
All-Ireland semi-final means 'everything' to Armagh - McCambridge Barry McCambridge says reaching a first All-Ireland Football semi-final since 2005 means "everything" to Armagh. BBC Sport - Published on June 29, 2024
Derry to face Kerry in All-Ireland quarter finals Derry are drawn against Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals, while Donegal face Louth and Armagh take on Roscommon. BBC Sport - Published on June 24, 2024	McGeeney hails Armagh belief after big Derry win Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney says his players' ability to “stop listening to the noise” led to the big All-Ireland SFC win over Derry. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024
Armagh pile agony on Derry with 11-point victory Armagh put three goals past 14-man Derry to pull off an impressive second win in the All-Ireland SFC series at Celtic Park. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2024	'They're a resilient bunch' - McGeeney on Westmeath win Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney praises the resilience of his team, as they responded to their second straight penalty shootout Ulster final loss with a five-point win over Westmeath on Saturday.. BBC Sport - Published on May 26, 2024
Armagh win Ulster Ladies title after extra time Favourites Armagh need extra time to beat Donegal 0-17 to 1-13 in the Ulster Ladies SFC Final after the underdogs dramatically levelled late in normal time. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2024	'It's heartbreaking. What can you do?' - Armagh's wait goes on After another epic Ulster final, Kieran McGeeney reflects on Armagh's "heartbreaking" shootout loss to Donegal at St Tiernach's Park. BBC Sport - Published on May 13, 2024
McGuinness 'so proud' as Donegal crowned Ulster champions Donegal manager Jim McGuinness heaps praise on his players as they were crowned Ulster champions thanks to a 6-5 penalty shootout win over Armagh after a dramatic provincial final finished 0-20 to.. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024	Donegal win Ulster as Armagh shootout woes go on Donegal clinch a dramatic Ulster Football Championship triumph as Armagh's penalty shootout hoodoo continues at Clones. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024
Familiar foes Armagh and Donegal set to clash in Ulster final All you need to know ahead of Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park in Clones. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024	'Donegal would love Ulster title, but pressure on Armagh may be greater' Donegal's 2012 All-Ireland-winning captain Michael Murphy previews Sunday's Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal in his latest BBC Sport NI column. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2024
'Donegal must hatch a new plan to beat old rivals Tyrone' Donegal legend Michael Murphy previews the weekend's Ulster Championship semi-finals - Down v Armagh and Donegal v Tyrone. BBC Sport - Published on April 26, 2024	'All eyes on Derry v Donegal after low-key quarter-finals' With wins for Down and Armagh failing to deliver, all eyes turn to next week's battle between Mickey Harte's Derry and Jim McGuinness' Donegal. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024
Fast start key to Armagh win over Fermanagh - Turbitt Armagh's Conor Turbitt says that Armagh's fast start to the game was crucial in his side's Ulster Championship quarter-final win against Fermanagh. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2024	Armagh ease past Fermanagh to reach Ulster semis Armagh set up another Ulster Championship semi-final with Down after easing past Fermanagh in a one-sided quarter-final at Brewster Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2024
'Two fractured knees, flag poles & switching sports' After fracturing two knee caps in as many years, Alex Clarke is back on the pitch after swapping GAA in Armagh for Linfield in the Women's Premiership. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024	Division Two win 'another tick in the book' for Donegal Donegal captain Ciaran Thompson is pleased to secure the Division Two title after beating Armagh 0-15 to 0-14 in the Croke Park final. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2024
Four people killed in single-vehicle crash in Armagh, police say Four people have died in a single-vehicle crash in Armagh, Northern Ireland, police have said. Sky News - Published on March 24, 2024	Cavan v Fermanagh - Allianz League football Live coverage of Cavan versus Fermanagh from Kingspan Breffni Park, plus text updates from Donegal v Meath and Cork v Armagh in Allianz Football League, division two. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Donegal fans brave cold to welcome back McGuinness The opening night of Jim McGuinness 2.0 draws nearly 4,000 to MacCumhaill Park as Donegal beat youthful Armagh 3-16 to 1-6 in the Dr McKenna Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 4, 2024	Glen hold off Scotstown to retain Ulster Club title Glen use the elements in the second half to retain the Ulster Club Football title as they edge out Scotstown 0-13 to 0-11 in Armagh. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023
Latest: Glen v Scotstown in Ulster Club Football Championship final Live text commentary of the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship final between Glen and Scotstown at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023	Scotstown beat Trillick to reach Ulster club final Scotstown see off Trillick 0-17 to 1-13 after extra time to reach the Ulster club final after a dramatic game at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023
Trillick v Scotstown - Ulster SFC semi-final Live text commentary of Trillick versus Scotstown in the second Ulster football senior club semi-final at the Athletic Grounds, Armagh. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023	Monaghan beat Armagh on penalties to reach semi-finals Armagh suffer more penalty heartache as Monaghan won a hugely dramatic All-Ireland quarter-final in a shootout after the teams drew 0-14 to 0-14 after extra-time at Croke Park. BBC Sport - Published on July 1, 2023
Armagh beat Galway to win group as Tyrone survive Armagh secure direct passage to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after a dramatic win over Galway as Tyrone survive by drawing with Westmeath. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023	GAA to hear O'Neill plea against Galway game ban Armagh will on Tuesday evening attempt to overturn Rian O'Neill's one-match ban for his red card against Tyrone. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2023
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'What character we showed' - Derry boss Meenagh Ciaran Meenagh praises his Derry players after the penalty shootout victory over Armagh in a "rollercoaster" Ulster SFC final. BBC Sport - Published on May 14, 2023