Overview

• The Armagh County Committee confirmed the 2026 appointment on Monday night, ushering in McGeeney's 12th year in charge.
• He remains the longest-serving inter-county manager as he continues with his native county.
• Selector and forwards coach Kieran Donaghy has stepped down after five years, leaving a key backroom vacancy.
• Armagh's All-Ireland title defense ended in the 2025 quarter-final with a 0-32 to 1-21 loss to eventual champions Kerry.
• McGeeney, who captained Armagh to the 2002 Sam Maguire and managed the 2024 triumph, faces what analysts describe as a mini rebuild of his support team.