Armagh Faces Antrim in Ulster Quarter-Final at Corrigan Park

Armagh is set to face Antrim in the Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final at Corrigan Park, with a significant turnout expected as nearly 3,000 Armagh fans will attend, outnumbering Antrim supporters three to one. The game, which will be broadcast live, marks Armagh's first championship outing since winning the All-Ireland title last July, despite them having no Ulster medals among their current players. Antrim's manager, Andy McEntee, acknowledges the challenge ahead, highlighting the need for consistency against the reigning champions. The match will also serve as a focal point for the local GAA community, with Antrim players emphasizing its importance for promoting the sport in Belfast. Additionally, a rally in support of the construction of Casement Park is scheduled prior to the match, reflecting local enthusiasm for GAA development. The event is set against the backdrop of a tragic loss in the GAA community, as Antrim GAA mourns the passing of Fionnuala Walsh, sister of senior hurler Gerard Walsh.