Oisín McConville: Down swagger may not get around Armagh

Armagh are an enigma wrapped up in a conundrum, writes Oisín McConville.

At 11 years old having just finished primary school, I jumped onto a bus to travel 30 minutes to Newry where I would begin life in grammar school. An exciting time for every young man but one filled with trepidation, and my fear was borne of the fact that I knew I was going to struggle academically.

Throw me in any PE class, football field or gym or basketball court and I would be extremely comfortable and I knew I would hold my own with whomever I crossed swords.