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Corrinshego beat Crossmaglen 2nds in Armagh junior semi final. The other semi final between Cullyhanna 2nds and Ballyhegan takes place this friday.

[Cavan]

Cavan v Tipp
Carlow v Leitrim
Wexford v Monaghan
Clare v Mayo
Meath v Donegal
Westmeath v Armagh

That's only coming out around 8-1 for me.

Try the handicaps for a few of them to boost the odds maybe?

Cavan seems to be tipped everywhere, don't get that, think Tipp are great value.

Tried the above last night.

Pretty good stuff.

7.5/10.

I'd give it a 9.5. Love it.
It's very strange that they do it in cans instead of bottles. Still can't get my head around it.

Another easily drank ale is Old Speckled Hen[english i know], a very tasty drop.

A hardworking but ultimately quite limited footballer. The sort which is quite common to see in today's game unfortunately.

After reading this i didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Limited my hole!

Andy Mallon was one of the greatest defenders Armagh have EVER had. Never hid, gave nothing less than everything he had for the jersey and led by example. I'm gutted that he couldn't give it one more year but such is life. Many thanks Andy, to most Armagh people you will always be a legend.

extra time

Armagh v Derry - a draw

Armagh 1.09 to Derry 0.10 15mins gone in 2nd

Armagh 1.06 Derry 0.8 HT

Oisin O'Neil with the goal.

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Yes we take our Buckfast very seriously.

And yez wonder why ye haven't won a championship in years?😂

Bucky was/is taken just as seriously in Armagh. Didn't stop the Ogs winning a championship!

I too grew up in the early 70's and TBh was directly effected by the troubles in my family, I remember the British Soldiers bursting our door down and raiding the house and I remember a solider kicking the castle i was playing with on the floor and it going into a thousand bits with me still bits in my hand. I remember getting to a teenager and starting to throw petrol/paint bombs and any missile i could get my hands on, I remember joining a Republican flute band and wanted to free Ireland and wanted to be like the older guys around the estate. I think what hit home with my mother was the day someone set her down a copy of the "Republican News" with me on the front page parading in a military uniform in Derry was straw that broke the camel's back, from that moment on i was made to leave the band and every time a riot kicked off in the estate i was dragged in by the neck to the house. I grew up (kinda) and wised up (kinda) and when i look back now i realise how different things could have been.

Regarding Martin I have great respect for him and am thankful them men were around in the 70's growing up as there'd be very few of us left had they not taken up the armed struggle, i know some things happened that shouldn't have but i believe 95% of their targets were against the armed forces and loyalists. I think what he's done recently over the last 15 years is even more remarkable when u consider where he came from and what he was trying to achieve and for that i thank him, he showed great patience and is responsible for the peace we have today...

RIP Martin

We had similar experiences, though mine was in Armagh. When my parents found out i had joined the republican flute band my Da gave me a hiding. Things like getting the house raided and the army searching my schoolbag and throwing the contents all over the town centre led to me becoming very angry. Confused too by my parents reaction. Many of my friends from school and local area ended up serving time or being killed and i often look back and think, that could have been me. Luckily we moved to the countryside when i was 14, to a unionist area, which saved me from going down a road of no return. By the time i got to my late teens i didn't even consider myself republican anymore. I've never voted sinn fein but Martin McGuinness always came across as someone genuine. The troubles had reached a dead end and people like McGuinness had the vision and courage to travel a new road. rest easy marty

He'll be needing another stab at it next week for sure!!

This table is more up to date.

Allianz FL3   P   W   D   L   Dif   Pts
Louth   5   4   0   1   8   8
Tipperary   5   4   0   1   22   8
Armagh   5   3   1   1   44   7
Sligo   5   2   1   2   -1   5
Longford   5   2   0   3   -3   5
Antrim   5   2   0   3   -17   4
Laois   5   1   0   4   -22   2
Offaly   5   1   0   4   -41   2

I've never backed as many 2nds in my life and only had the one winner, buveur dair. That was very uncomfortable watching Douvan today, should Ruby have pulled him up?

Something seems amiss with Mullins' horses. Don't think i'll bother with Yorkhill or Let's dance tomorrow. [ of course they'll both hack up now].

Another week of battling the bookies, cheers, tears, and the odd hangover. I can't bloody wait!

Armagh's full forward line is top class, it was a joy to behold. Grimley and Grugan were excellent too, as was Brendy and Charlie at the back. Today will have brought the young lads on in leaps and bounds. Great to be smiling leaving the Athletic Grounds today for a change!