McGeeney: Rian O’Neill ‘taking a bit of time for himself’, two-point confusion needs to be clarified

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney, centre, and selectors Kieran Donaghy, left, and Ciarán McKeever during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Armagh at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney has confirmed that All-Star Rian O’Neill is ‘taking a bit of time’ away from the senior panel.

The Crossmaglen Rangers star was not in the All-Ireland champions squad for the opening game of the 2025 National League. Armagh went down 1-12 to 0-9 in Pearse Stadium.