Armagh Club football & hurling

[DuffleKing]

no way brady had done 5 years. more like 2

[winsamsoon]

2 at the very most duffle king . What is the five year rule? It did seem a wee bit strange to me that Brady stepped down.

[orange2009]

He did not step down, but was beat in an election for the position by Paul Duggan

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

2 at the very most duffle king . What is the five year rule? It did seem a wee bit strange to me that Brady stepped down.

Think you can't hold the same post for more than 5 years.

[winsamsoon]

Wasn't at the meeting but on sunday the 4th of december he knew he wasn't going to be the incoming chairman from the vibes i was getting of him. So something must have went on behind the scenes before a vote was taken.

[thewanderer]

what went on behind the scenes was that someone put their name forward to contest the position. his credibility has been in taters and almost anyone willing to put their name forward would have won the vote that includes you skiddy

[winsamsoon]

Fair enough wanderer i wasn't at it. But he did know his fate early doors.

[thewanderer]

win i take it he will now get reinvolved with your club especially with the major development plans on the horizon.

[winsamsoon]

Well to be honest wanderer Kevin was always involved with the club and as far back as i can remember he was always on the committee in some form even when he was county chairman. He has been treasurer, chairman and every other role. so it will be a case of carrying on where he left off. The next few years are going to be big years for my club we are undertaking a huge devlopment project with Davitt (long overdue) it will take a lot of time, money patience and effort but the plans look super and it should be well worth it. The first phase is happeneing this year so Davitt will be permanently closed until further notice.

[armaghniac]

from de Indo

The fallout over Peter McDonnell's departure as Armagh manager has resonated right into the heart of the County Board with chairman Kevin Brady losing his position.

Brady, chairman for the last three years, was deposed at the county's convention by Paul Duggan, an Armagh city primary school principal. McDonnell left the position in July after two years in a blaze of controversy, issuing a statement that was vague as to why he was quitting.

Armagh county secretary Patrick Og Nugent, having admitted that the treatment meted out to McDonnell was "utterly despicable," has now urged all units in the county to get behind new boss Paddy O'Rourke's management team.

"Let's put the negativity of 2009 behind us and get back to what we all strive for -- success for Armagh," declared Nugent.

A Carrickcruppin motion calling for clubs and county to be restricted to choosing managers from within was ruled out of order.

Carrickcruppin had sought to have the motion tabled as pressure grows to regulate the alleged payments to managers, something that GAA president Christy Cooney has been pushing as an agenda in recent days.

Armagh called on an outside manager to replace McDonnell with former Down All-Ireland winning captain and manager O'Rourke taking charge.

Meanwhile, former player Diarmuid Marsden has backed O'Rourke to make an impact with Armagh. Marsden said it didn't matter what county of origin the current manager had.

"It's new for the players that have been there used to Peter McDonnell, Joe Kernan and Brian McAlinden in the past years but the manager is the manager, he makes the calls and the players have to respond to that" said Marsden, a full-time regional development officer with Ulster Council.

"At the end of the day, it doesn't matter who's manager. You have to go out, do what you're told and play your role. Whether he's from Down or Armagh, he'll be there to do a job for himself so hopefully it will all come through."

[pintsofguinness]

A Carrickcruppin motion calling for clubs and county to be restricted to choosing managers from within was ruled out of order.

Would be very hypocritical to pass that when the county have an outside manager!

[Ulick]

You'd think if the Indo was going to quote Marsden they'd at least spell his name properly.

[torres]

stevie mc donnell to be confirmed as armagh captain 2010 , good choice .

[Goats Do Shave]

Paul Hearty P Ó hAghartaigh Raonaithe na Croise
Martin Ferris M Mac Fheoraois  Naomh Padraig Carraig Ropáin
Paul Kernan P Mac Thiarnáin Raonaithe na Croise
Paul Magee P Mac Aoidh Sáirséiligh na Móinte Arda
Shane O'Neill    S Ó Néill Naomh Padraig Droim an Tí
Vincent Martin    U Ó Mairtín Naomh Padraig Droim an Tí
Darnell Parkinson   D Mac Peáircín Na Piarsaigh Óga Ard Mhacha
Malachy Mackin  M Ó Maicín Naomh Padraig Coilleach Eannach
Ronan Austin             R Mac Aibhistín Clan na Gael An Lorgain
Michael McNamee     M Mac Conmidhe Raonaithe na Croise
Colm Watters   C Mac Uaitéir Na Gormacha Baile Mhic Cullaigh
Jason O'Neill   S Ó Néill Naomh Mhuire An Gráinne Mór
Tony Kernan A Mac Thiarnáin Raonaithe na Croise
Joe Feeney  S Ó Fianaí Ropairí na Madán
Brian McCone       B Mac Comhain Na Cloigthithe Baile Mhic an Aba
Philip McAvoy    P Mac Fhíobhúi Naomh Padraig Droim an Tí
Kevin Dyas          C Mac Diais Naomh Padraig Droim an Tí
Ryan Henderson  R Mac Éinrí Clann Éireann An Lorgain
Brian Mallon    B Ó Mealain Tír na nÓg Port An Dúnáin
Gareth Swift G Ó Fuada Clairsígh Ard Mhacha
Brendan Donaghy B Mac Donnchaidh An Chluain Mhór
Paul Duffy    P Ó Dufaigh Na Piarsaigh Óga Ard Mhacha
Aaron  Kernan  A Mac Thiarnáin Raonaithe na Croise
James Lavery S Ó Labhra Séan Mac Diarmada Machaire
Andy Mallon A Ó Mealaín Na Piarsigh Óga Ardmhacha
Finnian Moriarty F Ó Muireartaigh Uilf Tón Doire Mhic Áise
Barry Shannon B Ó Seanáin Naomh Padraig Droim an Tí
Charlie Vernon C de Bhearnúin Cláirsigh Ard Mhacha
Kieran Toner C Mac Tomhnair Naomh Mhuire An Gráinne Mór
Steven McDonnell S Mac Domhnaill Naomh Moiníne Cill Shléibhe

[mackers]

Obviously C McKeever injured.......what about Martin O'Rourke and Ronan Clarke, are they injured as well?