7 of Armagh's best sporting moments in 2013

Eight-goal routs, prodigal sons, and success in Scotland were among the standout moments for the Orchard County this year.

It wasn’t a great year for the footballers but at least they put 8-13 past Leitrim in the qualifiers

INPHO/Presseye/Liam McArdle

And it’s looking good for next season now that Kieran McGeeney has joined Paul Grimley’s backroom…

INPHO/Donall Farmer

…and with another Orchard legend, Steven McDonnell, in charge of the U21s

INPHO/Cathal Noonan

Over in Scotland, Lurgan’s Neil Lennon led Celtic to his second SPL title as manager

Kenny Ramsay/PA Archive

While down in Australia, Rory Best had the honour of captaining the Lions for one of their warm-up Tests

David Davies/PA Wire

Crossmaglen Rangers were the envy of clubs all over Ireland as they clinched their 17th county title in 18 seasons

INPHO/Presseye/Russell Pritchard

And the GAA saluted one of Armagh’s finest as Oisin McConville called time on his football career

INPHO/Presseye/Jonathan Porter

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Niall Kelly

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