Kieran McGeeney savoured his first Ulster Championship victory in five seasons as Armagh manager as a manic quarter-final tie was settled in dramatic fashion in extra-time.

After watching David Clifford secure a first Sigerson Cup win for Tralee in 11 years, manager Liam Brosnan questioned the need for one of Kerry’s treasured assets to be playing senior county football so soon.

Derry 3-10 Armagh 2-12: Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney took more positives than negatives out of yesterday’s one-point McKenna Cup defeat to Derry at Owenbeg.