Kieran McGeeney shrugs off training request snub ahead of Armagh defeat

McGeeney said not being allowed train at the Inniskeen Grattans ground was not a factor in his side's defeat to Louth
Kieran McGeeney: "The reality is that there's going to be big teams out this time next weekend." Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Kieran McGeeney: "The reality is that there's going to be big teams out this time next weekend." Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 - 18:34
Paul Keane

Kieran McGeeney has played down the significance of the venue row with Louth ahead of their Championship clash in Inniskeen.

Armagh were knocked back with a request to train at Páirc Grattan, home of Monaghan club Inniskeen Grattans, ahead of their All-Ireland SFC Round 2A clash with Louth.

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