Armagh GAA have issued a bizarre statement alleging that a "counterfeit" Sam Maguire is being circulated around the county at a high fee.
The Orchard County won the trophy in July for just a second time with a hard-fought victory over Galway in the All-Ireland final.
It was a memorable victory for manager Kieran McGeeney, with the first major honour of his managerial career being the biggest of all.
The county has continued to celebrate in the weeks after the decider in late July, with the Athletic Grounds packed out when the team brought the cup back to the county for the first time in 22 years.
However, Armagh's celebrations have taken a strange turn, with the county now releasing a statement warning the GAA community about a fake Sam Maguire trophy being passed around the county.
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Armagh warn about "counterfeit Sam Maguire"
Armagh GAA shared a statement on social media on Tuesday warning patrons that undisclosed individuals were charging "substantial amounts of money" for the display of a counterfeit Sam Maguire trophy at schools and various other venues.
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The full statement read.
Armagh GAA have been made aware of a counterfeit Sam Maguire trophy being taken around a number of pubs, event venues and schools in exchange for substantial amounts of money.
Armagh GAA have clearly established guidelines and methods for requesting the use/appearance of the Sam Maguire and will NEVER charge for this.
#BeAware
It is certainly a strange twist in the story of the county's All-Ireland celebrations.
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