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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Mixed emotions' for Tally after Derry lose to Armagh
Derry manager Paddy Tally conceded that he had "mixed emotions" as his battling side went down 2-21 to 2-17 to Armagh in their opening game of the All-Ireland round-robin series at the Athletic All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the told BBC Sport NI that he believed his side had carved out enough scoring chances to win the game."Immensely proud of the effort the players put in, especially in the second half when it looked like the game could get away from them," reflected the Derry boss."Delighted that they showed the heart and spirit that was required to come back but also very disappointed that we didn't win the game with the chances that we created."We had enough chances to win the match but some of our decisions and shot selection was poor, and even some of our execution."We scored two goals in the second half but could have had another four, so mixed emotions, disappointed, but proud of the effort."Tally expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the Oak Leafers fashioned their opportunities but bemoaned a lack of a clinical edge on occasions."Every chance we got was a worked move but you've got to take them. A lot of these matches are decided on fine lines."We hadn't played for seven weeks since losing in the Ulster SFC and you could see a bit of rustiness but that is out of our system now."We were loose defensively at times which wasn't good enough and we struggled with kick-outs at times."Next up for Derry is a Celtic Park encounter on 1 June against a Galway team who lost out to Dublin in their first All-Ireland outing."I've never doubted the character of this team. We've got to stick at it and we have a massive game against Galway next week."
Irish Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Armagh push past Ulster final pain to put Derry to the sword
All-Ireland SFC Round One: Armagh 2-21 Derry 2-17 Armagh washed away the pain of that recent Ulster final defeat with a four-point win over a feisty Derry side to complete a successful start to their All-Ireland defence. The home side led by three points at half-time and enjoyed a 13-point advantage by the 57th minute only to see the Oakleaf County stage a creditable late game fightback that fell just short of a surprise result. Kieran McGeeney's side produced 11 scorers, with Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt netting Armagh's goals. Depending on who was bending your ear on any particular day, Derry have been either 'flying in training', handsomely winning challenge games or still struggling with key injuries causing low numbers at training. But the GAA grapevine, of course, can be both a nebulous and unreliable predictor of match day readiness. READ MORE Two weeks on from yet another sickening Ulster final defeat, All-Ireland champions Armagh were certainly much more battle-hardened than a struggling Derry side exiled to Owenbeg for seven weeks to brood and prepare. Undefeated at the Athletic Grounds for over two years, the Orchard men welcomed an Oakleaf outfit who are yet to taste victory all season. Throw in that 15-point beating Armagh threw down on Paddy Tally's side earlier in the season and all signs pointed emphatically in one direction. McGeeney pulled a serious rabbit out of the hat with a shock start for Armagh's prodigal son Rian O'Neill for his first taste of intercounty football this year. Armagh, playing with the breeze ran in three to the good leading 0-12 to 0-9 at the break. Conor Glass, outstanding for Derry, opened the evening's scoring with the first of his three first-half points. Armagh responded emphatically to go 0-5 to 0-1 up by the time Oisin Conaty converted a mighty two-pointer in the 8th minute. Armagh's Ben Crealey is blocked by Derry's Conor Glass. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Derry, culpable for a number of wild wides, would wait 10 minutes before they worked the scoreboard for a second time, when points from Paul Cassidy and Ruairi Forbes, on his debut, reduced their deficit to two. Rian O'Neill announced his welcome return to county colours and elicited the loudest roar of the evening when he split the sticks in the 14th minute. Further points from Ross McQuillan and a two-pointer from substitute Conor Turbitt stretched the Orchard County lead to 0-9 to 0-3 after 17 minutes. With the gun to their temples the Oakleafers rallied again, with another Glass point and a brace from Paul Cassidy, courtesy of two Ethan Doherty assists, left the visitors just four adrift. Again Armagh swung back with Darragh McMullan and Andrew Murnin punishing Derry mistakes and finding their scores. However, trailing 0-12 to 0-6, Derry would finish the half with a real sense of purpose. Glass nailed point number three, before a huge effort from Shane McGuigan and an Ethan Doherty point, with the goal at his mercy, left Paddy Tally's side with skin still in the game, just three behind at half-time. Armagh greeted Derry with a dazzling blitzkrieg straight after the restart, with consecutive points from Ross McQuillan, Jason Duffy, Jarly Og Burns and Andrew Murnin the prelude to Barry McCambridge's 40th minute goal. It all added up to a ten point lead for the All Ireland champions. Appearing all but beaten, Derry fired back with a Shane McGuigan two-pointer keeping their faint hopes alive. However, a rapid fire 1-4 from the hosts, including a dazzling Conor Turbitt goal in the 49th minute amounted to a handsome 13 point advantage for the home side. And with nothing to lose Derry threw any number of haymakers in the final few rounds. Ethan Rafferty pulled off two spectacular saves to deny Brendan Rogers a brace of goals before Glass finally beat the Armagh stopper in the 55th minute. Substitute Dan Higgins then drilled a second goal home on the hour mark as Derry, remarkably, refused to break. Indeed, two-pointers from both Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan pulled the Armagh lead back to just four points with time rapidly receding. A third Rafferty save to deny Rogers left a relieved Armagh seeing out the last few seconds on the right side of a four point victory. ARMAGH: E Rafferty, P Burns, B McCambridge (1-0-0), P McGrane, R McQuillan (0-0-4), J Og Burns (0-0-1), J Duffy (0-0-1), B Crealey, D McMullan (0-0-1), R Grugan (0-0-3, 2f), O Conaty (0-1-2), T Kelly, A Murnin (0-0-3), O O'Neill, R O'Neill (0-0-1). Subs: C Turbitt (1-0-2) for O O'Neill (12 mins), S Campbell for J Duffy (51), N Grimley for R O'Neill (55), J McElroy (0-0-1) for R Grugan (60), G McCabe for R McQuillan (62). DERRY: B McKinless, P McGurk, E McEvoy, D Baker, R Forbes (0-0-1), B Rogers, P McGrogan (0-0-1, 1f), C Glass (1-0-3), C Doherty, C McFaul, P Cassidy (0-1-3), E Doherty (0-0-1), A Tohill, S McGuigan (0-2-1), N Toner (0-0-1, 1f). Subs: D Higgins (1-0-0) for A Tohill (38 mins), R Mulholland for P McGurk (53), C Devlin for C McFaul (59), T Rogers for N Toner (61), D McDermott for P McGrogan (66). Referee: S Hurson (Tyrone).
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Armagh edge past spirited Derry in All-Ireland round-robin thriller
Armagh opened their All-Ireland round-robin series with a 2-21 to 2-17 win over Ulster rivals Derry at the Athletic Grounds. The All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to four. Despite that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the victory. The Oak Leafers really struggled on their own kick-out through the first half and this accounted for much of the home side's success, rattling off four scores in a row with Oisin Conaty, Ross McQuillan and Andrew Murnin on target. Rian O'Neill, turning out for his county for the first time since last year's All-Ireland final, also landed a score as Armagh led 0-12 to 0-9 at the break playing with the aid of the breeze. The Orchard County flew out of the blocks in the second half, hitting an unanswered 1-4 in just six minutes, with Murnin's attempt at a point dropping short only to be punched into the net by McCambridge. Derry replied with an effort from Niall Toner before Shane McGuigan landed a two-pointer. The Armagh reply was emphatic, hitting 1-5 in less than 10 minutes, Turbitt burning past Patrick McGurk before rolling to the net to give his side a 13-point lead. It looked like the game was dead and buried before Derry hit two goals inside one minute. Ethan Doherty cut through the heart of the Armagh rearguard before slipping it to Glass who fired an exceptional finish to the roof of the net. Derry claimed possession from the very next kick-out and it was the goal scorer who turned the provider as Glass found Higgins the substitute who rolled the ball low beyond Ethan Rafferty to the net. Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan fired over two pointers either side of a Joe McElroy fisted point for the home side as Paddy Tally's men outscored Armagh 2-4 to 0-2 in the final 10 minutes of the game. Glass and McGuigan had two-pointed efforts tail wide at the death as Armagh held out for a vital two points. Next Sunday, Armagh return to Croke Park to take on Dublin in a meeting of Group Four's unbeaten sides. Derry will welcome Galway to Celtic Park with both sides wrestling for their first win of the campaign.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Armagh edge past spirited Derry in All-Ireland round-robin thriller
Armagh opened their All-Ireland round-robin series with a 2-21 to 2-17 win over Ulster rivals Derry at the Athletic Grounds. The All-Ireland champions led 2-16 to 0-13 midway through the second half thanks to goals from Barry McCambridge and Conor Turbitt before Conor Glass and Dan Higgins hit the net for Derry cutting the deficit to four. Despite that Derry comeback, Armagh steadied the ship however to secure the Oak Leafers really struggled on their own kick-out through the first half and this accounted for much of the home side's success, rattling off four scores in a row with Oisin Conaty, Ross McQuillan and Andrew Murnin on target. Rian O'Neill, turning out for his county for the first time since last year's All-Ireland final, also landed a score as Armagh led 0-12 to 0-9 at the break playing with the aid of the breeze. The Orchard County flew out of the blocks in the second half, hitting an unanswered 1-4 in just six minutes, with Murnin's attempt at a point dropping short only to be punched into the net by McCambridge. Derry replied with an effort from Niall Toner before Shane McGuigan landed a two-pointer. The Armagh reply was emphatic, hitting 1-5 in less than 10 minutes, Turbitt burning past Patrick McGurk before rolling to the net to give his side a 13-point lead. It looked like the game was dead and buried before Derry hit two goals inside one minute. Ethan Doherty cut through the heart of the Armagh rearguard before slipping it to Glass who fired an exceptional finish to the roof of the net. Derry claimed possession from the very next kick-out and it was the goal scorer who turned the provider as Glass found Higgins the substitute who rolled the ball low beyond Ethan Rafferty to the net. Paul Cassidy and Shane McGuigan fired over two pointers either side of a Joe McElroy fisted point for the home side as Paddy Tally's men outscored Armagh 2-4 to 0-2 in the final 10 minutes of the and McGuigan had two-pointed efforts tail wide at the death as Armagh held out for a vital two points. Next Sunday, Armagh return to Croke Park to take on Dublin in a meeting of Group Four's unbeaten sides. Derry will welcome Galway to Celtic Park with both sides wrestling for their first win of the campaign.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Barry McCambridge hails Armagh's new killer instinct after epic Ulster semi-final win over Tyrone
ARMAGH defender Barry McCambridge hailed their new resolve after Saturday's e[ic Ulster semi-final against Tyrone. The Orchard edged their ancient rivals 2 Armagh saw off Tyrone in an Ulster semi-final classic last weekend 2 Barry McCambridge hailed his team-mates for their newly found killer instinct The Clann Éireann man, 25, made his SFC debut in 2021 and losing tight games haunted They lost back to back provincial deciders against Donegal last summer on penalties, but went on to win the All-Ireland last July. McCambridge admits they have a new belief, as they stood firm against Tyrone and Rory Grugan's free won it at the death. And he hopes it can spark their first Ulster title since 2008 when they return to the home of Monaghan football for the showpiece next month. read more on gaa He said: 'In years gone by people would have said that 'Armagh probably wouldn't have won them games, they wouldn't have finished them out.' 'But recently we have been really calm on the ball, we have been able to get help, get ourselves over the line, get the right men on the ball, while in the past we might have rushed things. 'You want to win every game, and if you win every game, then you're going to win Ulster, so you never want to go out and lose.' Young Footballer of the Year picked up where he left off last year and fired 0-4, but new boy Callum O'Neill starred in Saturday's win. Most read in GAA Football He scored 0-3 from midfield after making his SFC debut against Antrim earlier this month, and is a late bloomer at 25. Shoulder injuries hampered his progress before he finally got his chance, and McCambridge hailed his impact along with supersubs Stefan Campbell, Conor Turbitt and Jemar Hall. Oisin McConville urges GAA to ditch big rule change mid-season after controversial ending to Championship clash He said: 'Callum O'Neill was excellent in midfield. He won so many kick outs, got onto scores. 'Then we had the likes of Turbo (Conor Turbitt), Soupy (Stefan Campbell), Jemar (Hal) came off the bench, and brought a big impact and helped us over the line. 'Any Ulster championship game is going to be a battle, and with Tyrone, it was always going to happen. 'There's always a great rivalry there, we knew at half time when we were only a couple of points up, they had the wind, and they were going to have a big impact on the game, and they really pushed on, and went two points up. 'But it is a long game, and all that matters is that we managed to get over the line at the end, we kept a calm head, and got the right scores.'
