Armagh had raced into an early lead before young Kieran Molloy rifled his effort past Blaine Hughes in the Orchard goal. Scores from Oisín O’Neill, Cian McConville, Jarly Óg Burns, and Ross McQuillan put Armagh back in the driving seat. They were winning the midfield battle and building momentum when they were caught for a four-up breach. However, McGeeney insisted that because Joe McElroy was walking to speak to him, he wasn’t interfering with play or in breach. Subs: T McCormick for McElroy (32), J Duffy for Turbitt (61), E Rafferty for O’Brien (65).

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2026 15:30 UTC