Championship journeys don’t come tougher than the trip facing Armagh

THE inconsistencies of the championship are never more obvious than when comparing the Munster and Ulster championships, but the issue of which is the more conducive to All-Ireland success has never been proven beyond doubt.

It’s disputable, however, that Armagh will have to negotiate one of the toughest paths in the history of the competition if they are to claim a second All-Ireland title through the front door this year.

Joe Kernan’s side begin their campaign this Sunday in Balleybofey against a Donegal team currently rated as the country’s finest. Tyrone await the winners and only then will an Ulster final enter their sights.