Connaire Mackin kept star sister Aimee in dark over All-Ireland final call

Versatile Mackin was drafted into Armagh's final lineup but fellow inter-county star Aimee had no idea.

SALUTING: Connaire Mackin of Armagh celebrates after his side's victory in the All-Ireland SFC final. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Aimee Mackin reckons her brother Connaire's All-Ireland final performance for Armagh summed up the group's can-do attitude all year.

Versatile Mackin was drafted into the Orchard lineup specifically to mark Matthew Tierney while he also provided extra cover in front of the full-back line against Galway when necessary.