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Crossmaglen Rangers reclaim Armagh title after last year's heartbreak

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:53 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Crossmaglen Rangers reclaim Armagh title after last year's heartbreak

Summary

Crossmaglen Rangers won the Armagh Senior Football Championship, overcoming Killeavy 1-19 to 0-17 in the final on Sunday. Manager Shane Lennon credited the team's motivation to last year's painful exit, where they lost a nine-point lead in the semi-final against Cullyhanna. The squad focused on self-improvement and committed to winning the championship together. Lennon highlighted the contributions of younger players, including Pearse Blessing, who scored a pivotal goal in the second half. Crossmaglen will face Gowna, the Cavan champions, in the forthcoming Ulster quarter-final.

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Key Details

•Crossmaglen Rangers secured the championship title on October 15.
•They achieved a 1-19 to 0-17 victory over Killeavy.
•The team was motivated by last year's semi-final loss to Cullyhanna.
•Pearse Blessing scored a crucial second-half goal.
•Crossmaglen will play Gowna in the Ulster quarter-finals.

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9:53 AMBBC Sport — 'There was a lot of hurt' - heartache drove Cross to Armagh glory

What they're saying

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Crossmaglen Rangers manager Shane Lennon says the heartbreak of last year's championship exit fuelled his side's determination to reclaim the Armagh title.
— BBC Sport

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