Kieran Donaghy’s ‘humility’ appealed most to Kieran McGeeney for Armagh role

Along with Ciarán McKeever and Ciarán McKinney, Donaghy and McGeeney are two of four Kierans in the management team

Inter-county football makes its long-awaited return this weekend with the start of the Allianz Football League. This year marks the 29th year of Allianz’s partnership with the GAA, making it one of the longest-running sponsorships in Irish sport. In attendance at the Allianz Football League 2021 launch was Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney, pictured above at the Athletic Grounds. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Kieran Donaghy’s humility as a player was the primary reason why Kieran McGeeney approached the four-time All-Ireland winner to join his Armagh management team.

In Division 1 for the first time in nine years this season, the Orchard County are not short of stylish forwards but McGeeney knows individual talent has its limitations and link play as espoused by Donaghy in a Kerry jersey is required.