IT’S ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL final weekend.
Armagh and Galway go head-to-head for the Sam Maguire Cup at Croke Park tomorrow.
It has been over two decades since both counties lifted the silverware: Galway — inspired by a certain Pádraic Joyce — last won in 2001, while Kieran McGeeney captained Armagh to glory in 2002.
In terms of final appearances, the Tribe last contested the decider in 2022, while you’d have to go back to ’03 for the Orchard’s most recent showpiece.
This is a novel pairing, but the sides have plenty of recent championship history. Galway won the ’22 quarter-final on penalties, Armagh had the edge in the group stages last year, and this season, they drew at the same stage.
Having both taken out big guns — namely Dublin and Kerry — on their journey to this point, they now renew their rivalry on the biggest stage.
Time to call it. Cast your vote and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
Who do you think will win tomorrow’s All-Ireland senior football final?
I have found that both counties’ fans seem to be confident of the win but as a Galway woman, this is making me anxious! We were well on our way to victory in Markievicz Park this year except for some poor errors let them back into the game. Same with the quarter final in 2022. If we can stamp out the silly mistakes, we are well able to bring Sam back across the Shannon.
Hopefully.
Galway to win if Conor Gleeson plays like he did in semi.
His kick outs were so fast and accurate.
Going away from their normal short kick outs.
His handling under the high ball was very good, he has a history under the high ball.
Sean Kelly will occupy O’Neill.