# armagh (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover armagh. Page: Feed: --- ## [Down memory lane: All-Ireland winner Paul Higgins](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/down-memory-lane-all-ireland-winner-paul-higgins/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ Former Down defender Paul Higgins charts his journey to the 1991 and 1994 All Ireland titles. Niall Gartland writes… The Mourne Mountains to the north, the Irish Sea to the south. Future Down star Paul Higgins grew up in Ballymartin, a scenic part of the world located on the main route between Kilkeel and Newcastle. It’s where he remains today. In an understated sort of way, it was a sporting… ## [Belfast Giants unveil 2026/27 jerseys as O2 takes centre stage](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/belfast-giants-unveil-202627-jerseys-34499149) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Justin Millar) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The reveal was shrouded in mystery as an ice block appeared in Victoria Square which contained the jersey ## [The cruciate curse: An awareness of the risk and helping with prevention](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/the-cruciate-curse-an-awareness-of-the-risk-and-helping-with-prevention/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ There has been a recent influx of ACL injuries. Michael McMullan spoke to Tyrone physiotherapist Marty Loughran about injuries… MEATH manager Robbie Brennan has reported a fourth ACL injury in the squad in a week we’ve news of similar injuries elsewhere. Marty Loughran, of Elite Physiotherapy, is part of Malachy O’Rourke’s management team with years of experience of treating injuries. Michael… ## [All-Ireland winning GAA star enjoys stunning wedding with friends and family](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/ex-tyrone-star-enjoys-stunning-34498759) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Staff reporter) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Former Tyrone GAA star and 2021 All-Ireland winner Cathal McShane has married his partner Kaitlyn Coyle in a stunning ceremony at Ballymagarvey Village in Meath, surrounded by friends and family. ## [Remembering Mattie](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/armagh/armagh-club-hurling/remembering-mattie/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey ON Sunday, friends and family will gather to remember the late Mattie Lennon, a legend in GAA circles not only around his club Derrynoose or his county Armagh, but across the entire province of Ulster. GAA was one of Mattie’s many passions, but another was running. ## [Rory McIlroy's LIV Golf 'value' comments spark sharp response from Lee Westwood](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/rory-mcilroys-liv-golf-value-34497423) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Oisin Doherty) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Northern Ireland golf star Rory McIlroy has been criticised by LIV Golf's Lee Westwood over his remarks questioning the value of LIV players to the PGA Tour, with Westwood branding the comments "typical" of the Northern Irishman ## [Column: What are we developing?](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/column-what-are-we-developing/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ By Michael McMullan I was off last week and decided to scale the heights of Mount Errigal on a glorious sunny day. It’s well worth the dander and the couple of bottles of Heineken 0.0 never tasted better in Teach Mhicí. ## [GAA sent warning over AFL recruitment as host of stars linked with moves](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/gaelic-football/gaa-sent-warning-over-afl-34496988) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Paddy Tierney) · BelfastLive - Sport_ A number of the brightest prospects in Gaelic Football have been linked with moves to the AFL ## [Diarmaid McNulty appointed new Tyrone minor manager](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/tyrone/tyrone-county-football/diarmaid-mcnulty-appointed-new-tyrone-minor-manager/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey Diarmaid McNulty has been appointed the new Tyrone Minor manager, following the departure of Gerard Donnelly after six years at the helm. The Red Hands won the All-Ireland Minor title last season, and reached a further three deciders, and Donnelly also led the county to four Ulster crowns during his time in charge. ## [Kevin happy to ‘strike it rich’](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/kevin-happy-to-strike-it-rich/) _2026-08-21 · Gaelic Life_ By Alan Rodgers PROMOTION to senior ranks for the 2027 season is a due reward for experienced Naomh Eoghan players including Kevin Gallagher who has soldiered heroically for them since the the dark days when Junior action seemed to the limit of their abilities. Now aged 39, the influential attacker continues to prove his worth for the Newtownstewart and Dregish combination. As his career… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mg7TDRD0TvDf) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Rory McIlroy takes aim at Phil Mickelson for 'blowing up' golf with LIV decision](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-takes-aim-phil-34494821) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Kylee Hansen) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Rory McIlroy has been a vocal critic of LIV Golf since its inception in 2022 and the four-time major champion was not shy in taking aim at Phil Mickelson when asked about the future of the Saudi-backed league ## [BBC rush to apologise after bizarre red card in Rangers Conference League VAR controversy](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/bbc-rush-apologise-after-bizarre-34494748) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Mark Pirie) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Rangers midfielder Cammy Devlin was left baffled after his penalty claim was overturned to a red card following a 'rash' tackle on Jablonec defender Jriri Slama in the Conference League play-off second leg ## [Shankill football pitch to get major upgrade as Council gives green light](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/shankill-football-pitch-major-upgrade-34491567) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Michael Kenwood) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The plan involves a new 50 seater covered mini-stand ## [Rory McIlroy roars back to form to share lead at BMW Championship](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-roars-back-form-34493967) _2026-08-21 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Jim van Wijk) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Rory McIlroy fired a six-under-par 64 to share the first-round lead ## [Social camogie phenomenon hailed by multi-sport legend Stapleton](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/social-camogie-phenomenon-hailed-by-multi-sport-legend-stapleton/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ By Daragh Ó Conchúir SOCIAL camogie has proved a resounding success in all the key metrics: participation, inclusivity, enjoyment, providing exercise opportunities and opening up clubs to a whole new cohort of members – players, mentors, administrators and volunteers. Nora Stapleton played at the highest level in three other codes but is relishing what social camogie provides her. ## [Revealed: Gaelic Life player of the week](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/revealed-gaelic-life-player-of-the-week-11/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ CUCHULLAINN’S player Niall Magee has been chosen as the latest Gaelic Life Player of the Week. He was in action as they marked their progress from winning last year’s intermediate championship with a fine scoring performance against xxx. Magee was voted by you, our readers, ahead of Stewartstown’s Dylan McElhatton. ## [Glentoran star Ryan Cooney demands response following ‘Big Two’ defeat](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/glentoran-star-ryan-cooney-demands-34493343) _2026-08-20 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Staff Reporter) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The Glens suffered a 2-1 defeat against Linfield at Windsor Park last weekend and bid to bounce back against Ballymena United at the Showgrounds on Friday night ## [League titles up for grabs in Fermanagh](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/fermanagh/fermanagh-club-football/league-titles-up-for-grabs-in-fermanagh/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey THERE will be silverware handed out in the Erne County this weekend with the Division One, Two and Three league titles all up for grabs across Saturday and Sunday. Derrygonnelly and Teemore Shamrocks will battle it out on Sunday afternoon, 4.15pm, just seven days on from their most recent league clash. ## [McCoy urges Cavan Gaels to keep foot on the gas during break](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/cavan/cavan-club-football/mccoy-urges-cavan-gaels-to-keep-foot-on-the-gas-during-break/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey IT’S a break week in the Cavan Championship but Cavan Gaels manager Declan McCoy doesn’t want his side to take their foot off the gas. After a first round defeat to Mullahoran, McCoy’s men bounced back last weekend as they proved much too strong for Laragh United, winning comfortably 1-29 to 0-12. ## [Martin O'Neill says Camilo Duran has already repaid Celtic transfer fee after LASK win](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/martin-oneill-says-camilo-duran-34489640) _2026-08-20 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Gavin McCafferty Press Association, Paddy Tierney) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Camilo Duran scored twice as Celtic beat LASK 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie, with manager Martin O'Neill full of praise for the Colombian ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4HXtlGQChEIJ) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Why Charlie Smyth’s NFL dream could soon turn into a nightmare amid kicker duel](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/gaelic-football/charlie-smyths-nfl-dream-could-34489487) _2026-08-20 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Paddy Tierney) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The former Down GAA star is facing a crucial two-week period as he seeks to see off a new contender for his job as kicker with the New Orleans Saints ahead of the start of the new NFL season ## [McArdle: Scotstown have reset since historic Ulster success](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/monaghan/monaghan-club-football/mcardle-scotstown-have-reset-since-historic-ulster-success/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey THE historic achievements of 2025 have been put to the back of Scotstown’s mind as their drilling into the business end of the season, says captain Damien McArdle. David McCague’s side ended a long 36-year wait for an Ulster Club Championship title last December but are now focusing on retaining their Monaghan title before turning their attentions towards the provincial scene once… ## [Gaoth Dobhair park relegation to hone in championship](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/gaoth-dobhair-park-relegation-to-hone-in-championship/) _2026-08-20 · Gaelic Life_ By Michael McMullan GAOTH Dobhair parked league relegation very quickly and now eye a third championship victory this weekend. After wins over St Michael’s and Naomh Columba, a victory over Mac Cumhaill’s on Sunday would give them an excellent chance of booking an automatic quarter-final spot. ## [Rory McIlroy delivers razor-sharp response to question over LIV Golf stars returning to PGA Tour](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-delivers-razor-sharp-34486571) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Staff reporter) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Cam Smith and his own countryman Tom McKibbin could make a return to the PGA Tour, and McIlroy was asked if they would bring 'value' to the Tour ## [Racing team name rider killed after red flag incident on Isle of Man](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/motorsport/one-rider-killed-another-hospitalised-34483948) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Staff reporter) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The incident came in the second day of qualifying. Racing on day one was halted after a crash, which left an Italian rider 'critically ill' in hospital ## [Squad competition key for Keady says Toal](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/armagh/armagh-club-football/squad-competition-key-for-keady-says-toal/) _2026-08-19 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey KEADY started their Intermediate Championship campaign with an eye-catching away day victory over Grange. They are on the road again in round two as they travel to Whitecross on Saturday afternoon. ## [Antrim season review: Glass half full for Saffrons as Wicklow provide blueprint for future success](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/gaelic-football/antrim-season-review-glass-half-34480936) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Paddy Tierney) · BelfastLive - Sport_ There were lots of positives for Mark Doran in his first year as Antrim boss, but he'll hope to have key players available if they are to make further inroads in 2027 ## [Rory McIlroy accused of 'phoning it in' after 'embarassing' return to Tour](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/rory-mcilroy-accused-phoning-in-34482214) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Tom Victor) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The Holywood man had hinted at sitting out again, but ultimately chose to compete amid suggestions the PGA Tour might introduce new regulations ## [Patrick Mullins pays tribute to 'superstar' after Grade 1 winner's death](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/patrick-mullins-pays-tribute-superstar-34482002) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Robert Hynes) · BelfastLive - Sport_ Sharjah, the six-time Grade 1 winner trained by Willie Mullins, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from colic ## [Ardboe’s O’Neill aware of poignant backdrop to campaign](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/ardboes-oneill-aware-of-poignant-backdrop-to-campaign/) _2026-08-19 · Gaelic Life_ By Barry O’Donnell ARDBOE captain Michael O’Neill admits that the passing of the club’s greatest ever footballer Frank McGuigan earlier this year provides a poignant backdrop to their upcoming Championship campaign. The death of the 71 year old back in May sparked widespread sorrow across the country but that sense of loss was especially acute around the lough shore, from where Frank hailed.… ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QowiDeCv898S) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight against Flora Pili to be shown live on RTÉ](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/boxing/katie-taylors-croke-park-fight-34481394) _2026-08-19 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Robert Hynes) · BelfastLive - Sport_ RTÉ have confirmed it will broadcast Katie Taylor's Croke Park bout live next month in the Republic of Ireland, but viewers in Northern Ireland will need to pay to watch the fight on DAZN ## [VOTE: Gaelic Life Player of the Week](https://www.gaeliclife.com/news/vote-gaelic-life-player-of-the-week-7/) _2026-08-19 · Gaelic Life_ WHO was your standout player on this week’s Gaelic Life Team of the Week. Cast your vote below. We will announce the winner on Friday morning. 1 Aoibheann Molloy – Glen Made some excellent saves as Glen pushed Bellaghy all the way. ## [Kilcoo the team to beat as Down SFC starts](https://www.gaeliclife.com/counties/down/down-club-football/kilcoo-the-team-to-beat-as-down-sfc-starts/) _2026-08-18 · Gaelic Life_ By Shaun Casey IT’S championship time in the Mourne County and like every other season for well over a decade now, Kilcoo are once again the team to beat. Can anyone stop them? Time will tell, but there are a few contenders that wouldn’t mind taking their scalp and look to have the quality to push them all the way. ## [Irish model announces she is expecting first child to Premier League star](https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/football/irish-model-announces-expecting-first-34479833) _2026-08-18 · news@belfastlive.co.uk (Oisin Doherty) · BelfastLive - Sport_ The announcement has been met with warm wishes from the football community