Armagh's Steven McDonnell today received the GAA Vodafone Footballer of the Month award for April, following some outstanding displays during the Orchard County's run to Division 2 league success less than a fortnight ago.

THE county championship schedule winds a little closer to conclusion this weekend with a handful of finals and replays to be decided before the provincial campaigns can begin in earnest.

JOE KERNAN takes reassurance in believing that his Armagh team is better than it was last year, when it won its first All-Ireland football title.