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Belfast Telegraph
19-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Wife of Armagh GAA legend a director of company that owns Belfast ‘asbestos bonfire' site
Plans to remove the hazardous material were scuppered after area couldn't be secured The wife of Armagh All-Ireland winning captain and manager Kieran McGeeney is linked to the company that owns the land in Belfast where a controversial loyalist bonfire was built. The pyre in the Village area was lit on the Eleventh Night despite plans by Belfast City Council to remove it due to asbestos on the derelict site and its proximity to an electricity substation that serves two hospitals.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Donaghy leaves Armagh set-up after five seasons
Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his role within the Armagh backroom team. The four-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry was part of Kieran McGeeney's management team for five seasons, helping them win the All-Ireland title in 2024. Armagh GAA expressed their "deepest gratitude" to the Austin Stacks clubman in a statement on Wednesday evening. "His belief in this group never wavered, and his presence helped shape the identity, resilience and ambition of our team," added Armagh. "Being part of the team that delivered our second all-Ireland title is a legacy that will live long in our hearts, and his influence will be felt for many years to come." Donaghy said he will walk away "full of pride and memories". "Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance on a rookie coach," added Donaghy. "You said one year, it became five, only you could pull that off. You said I could help and that you would help me in return. You were a man of your word every step of the way." His departure comes a fortnight after the Orchard County were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals which brought an end to their 2025 campaign.
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Kieran McGeeney's Armagh GAA backroom staff to undergo major change as big name assistant departs
KIERAN DONAGHY has left Kieran McGeeney's Armagh backroom team. The Kerry icon ended his five-year stint with the Orchard, who he helped to Advertisement 2 Donaghy helped to an unlikely All-Ireland title last year 2 He thanked Kieran McGeeney in his farewell statement Donaghy operated as Armagh's forwards coach and underwent 800km round trips to attend team training from Tralee. Armagh reached their third Ulster SFC final on the spin this summer but They still looked on course to claim back-to-back Sam Maguires when they topped their All-Ireland series group. But Advertisement Read More On GAA It remains to be seen if Armagh will replace the 2006 Footballer of the Year. Former Derry star Conleith Gilligan and ex-Orchard ace Ciarán McKeever are also on McGeeney's backroom. But four-time All-Ireland SFC winner Donaghy will be on the radar as eight counties hunt for new managers ahead of the 2026 campaign. Roscommon, Dublin, Sligo, Mayo, Waterford, Antrim, Cavan and Derry are managerless. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football But Donaghy may be top of Kerry's recruitment list when they reconvene after Reflecting on his time with with the Orchard on 'Easiest interview I've ever had' jokes RTE GAA host after pundits go back and forth before Meath vs Donegal "Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance on a rookie coach. You said one year, it became five, only you could pull that off. "You said I could help and that you would help me in return. You were a man of your word every step of the way. Advertisement "To the backroom team, thank you for pushing me, teaching me, and raising the bar. I learned so much just being around ye. To the players, what a group. Tough, resilient, and relentless. "Watching you chase your dream and finally reach the top in 24 was a privilege. Especially to the older lads, you never stopped believing and you earned every bit of it. "Thanks to the Armagh County Board for all their support."
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Donaghy leaves Armagh set-up after five seasons
Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his role within the Armagh backroom team. The four-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry was part of Kieran McGeeney's management team for five seasons, helping them win the All-Ireland title in GAA expressed their "deepest gratitude" to the Austin Stacks clubman in a statement on Wednesday evening. "His belief in this group never wavered, and his presence helped shape the identity, resilience and ambition of our team," added Armagh."Being part of the team that delivered our second all-Ireland title is a legacy that will live long in our hearts, and his influence will be felt for many years to come."Donaghy said he will walk away "full of pride and memories"."Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance on a rookie coach," added Donaghy."You said one year, it became five, only you could pull that off. You said I could help and that you would help me in return. You were a man of your word every step of the way."His departure comes a fortnight after the Orchard County were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland quarter-finals which brought an end to their 2025 campaign.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Armagh forward Campbell signs for Lurgan Celtic
Armagh gaelic footballer Stefan Campbell has agreed to sign up for a fourth spell with Mid-Ulster Football League side Lurgan Orchard county forward will play for the Hoops during the 2025-26 season, having previously enjoyed three periods as part of the first team squad after coming through the club's youth last turned out for the club in missed Armagh's All-Ireland quarter-final defeat by Kerry at Croke Park last weekend because of a hand impact from the bench has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Kieran McGeeney's 2024 All-Ireland champions in recent Celtic manager Niall Lavery expressed delight at the addition of Campbell."What a player. I played alongside Soup [Campbell] for long enough to see what he can do. A leader in any changing room," said Lavery."He'll add pace, power, goals and all-round quality to the team."It's a brilliant addition that drives the professionalism up considerably. Can't wait to see Stefan back and scoring goals."Last month it was announced that Tyrone All-Ireland winning forward Cathal McShane had signed for Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic.
