Crossmaglen win Armagh final, St Brigid's claim Roscommon title

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 18 Oct, 19:01 · Archive

Crossmaglen Rangers claimed their 48th Armagh Senior Football Championship title after defeating Killeavy 1-19 to 0-17 in an enthralling final at the Athletic Grounds. The victory saw them reclaim the Gerry Fagan Cup for the first time since 2023.

Killeavy started brightly, establishing an early five-point advantage with two-pointers from Fergal Boylan and goalkeeper Shea Magill. However, Crossmaglen gradually found their rhythm, with brothers Oisin and Aaron O'Neill instrumental in the turnaround. The sides were level at half-time with Crossmaglen leading 0-10 to 0-8.

After the restart, Killeavy roared back with Magill converting a long-range free and Ciaron O'Hanlon striking a magnificent two-pointer to swing the balance. Crossmaglen struck the crucial blow when Oisin O'Neill squared across goal for Blessing, who blasted beyond Magill to put Rangers two points clear. Blessing continued to torment the Killeavy defence, landing further points as Crossmaglen pulled clear late on.

Killeavy, chasing their first county title since 1948, launched several desperate attacks during added time but Crossmaglen held firm to secure the championship.

How it is being reported

• Crossmaglen beat Killeavy in thrilling Armagh finalCrossmaglen Rangers claim their 48th Armagh Senior Football Championship title after overcoming Killeavy in an enthralling final at the Athletic Grounds.BBC Northern Ireland · 18 Oct, 16:41
• GAA County Finals: Club Championship joy for Crossmaglen and St Brigid’s as Tyrone decider gets underwayBelfast Telegraph · 18 Oct, 13:30
• GAA County Finals: All the action from across the island as club deciders take centre stageBelfast Telegraph · 18 Oct, 13:30
• GAA County Finals: Club Championship joy for Crossmaglen and St Brigid’s as Tyrone decider ends in drawBelfast Telegraph · 18 Oct, 13:30
• GAA County Finals: All the action from Antrim and Armagh Club Championship FinalsBelfast Telegraph · 18 Oct, 13:30

In this story: Crossmaglen Rangers · Killeavy · Armagh · Pearse Blessing · Oisin O'Neill · Shea Magill

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