Armagh are the kings of Gaelic football for 2024 and that status could yet continue after news of Kieran McGeeney's backroom team for next season was confirmed.
The Orchard County went into last season as rank outsiders for a first Sam Maguire success since 2002, when McGeeney lifted the coveted trophy as captain.
22 years later he would reclaim it as manager, with the Sam Maguire Cup currently doing the rounds in the county as they continue to bask in their tight defeat of Galway in late July.
The man known as 'Geezer' got the job in 2015 and the county showed great faith in backing him through to their 2024 All-Ireland title success though times where it never looked likely.
Armagh backroom team confirmed for 2025
His backroom team - integral to their summer success - has been confirmed for 2025 and it makes good reading for their future hopes.
His coaching ticket remains unchanged, with Kieran Donaghy, Conleith Gilligan and Ciaran McKeever all staying on for their title defence.
Following tonight’s County Committee meeting, club delegates unanimously supported Kieran McGeeney as the Senior County Football Manager and his backroom team for the 2025 season.#ArdMhachaAbú #BringTheOrange pic.twitter.com/f4oPMjYdcM
— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) October 1, 2024
Donaghy - a four-time All-Ireland winner as a player with Kerry - has been in the Armagh setup since the 2021 season.
The Gaelic football legend will continue to make the long haul drive - 266km - from Kerry to Armagh for his duties, while Gilligan is widely regarded to be one of the brightest young coaches in the GAA.
28 July 2024; Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney is lifted by his selectors Kieran Donaghy, Ciarán McKeever and Conleth Gilligan after their side's victory in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Elsewhere, Donegal fans will be glad to know that Jim McGuinness has retained his coaching staff for the 2025 season as per a report by Donegal Live.
The 2012 All-Ireland winner had a strong first season on his return to the hotseat, guiding them to an improbable Ulster Senior Football Championship success.
Neil McGee, Colm McFadden and Luke Barrett have all opted to stay with McGuinness going into next year.
