Aoife McCoy lifts lid on how Armagh men's All-Ireland victory is inspiring Ladies' own glory bid
When it comes to searching for inspiration in their pursuit of TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship glory, Aoife McCoy and the Armagh Ladies footballers have the ideal guiding forces.
Back on July 28, 2024, the Armagh men's team edged out Galway to claim the second All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title in their history – and the first since a breakthrough success in 2002.
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