McDonnell’s short reign as Armagh manager ends

ARMAGH football was rocked last night after county senior manager Peter McDonnell brought an end to his two-year tenure in charge.

McDonnell informed Armagh GAA chiefs last week of his decision to step down after a disappointing season for the Orchard men, when they bowed out of the All-Ireland qualifiers at the opening round with a defeat against Monaghan. McDonnell had led Armagh to provincial honours last year with a final success against Fermanagh, but they exited the All-Ireland stages with a shock defeat against Wexford.

County chairman Kevin Brady paid tribute to McDonnell’s “unquestionable commitment, passion for the county, and dedication to a very demanding post over the last two years”.