Donaghy Leaves Armagh Set-up After Five Seasons

Kieran Donaghy has stepped down from his domiciled wrong nan Armagh backroom team.

The four-time All-Ireland victor pinch Kerry was portion of Kieran McGeeney's guidance squad for 5 seasons, helping them triumph nan All-Ireland title successful 2024.

Armagh GAA expressed their "deepest gratitude" to nan Austin Stacks clubman successful a connection connected Wednesday evening.

"His belief successful this group ne'er wavered, and his beingness helped style nan identity, resilience and ambition of our team," added Armagh.

"Being portion of nan squad that delivered our 2nd all-Ireland title is simply a bequest that will unrecorded agelong successful our hearts, and his power will beryllium felt for galore years to come."

Donaghy said he will locomotion distant "full of pridefulness and memories".

"Thank you to Kieran McGeeney, who took a chance connected a rookie coach," added Donaghy.

"You said 1 year, it became five, only you could propulsion that off. You said I could thief and that you would thief maine successful return. You were a man of your connection each measurement of nan way."

His departure comes a fortnight aft nan Orchard County were beaten by Kerry successful nan All-Ireland quarter-finals which brought an extremity to their 2025 campaign.