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Aaron McKay celebrates scoring a second-half goal. Laszlo Geczo/INPHO

Brilliant Armagh claim All-Ireland senior football glory with victory over Galway

A one-point win for Kieran McGeeney’s side at Croke Park.

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Armagh 1-11

Galway 0-13

ARMAGH CELEBRATED WILDLY after holding off Galway’s challenge to claim the county’s second-ever All-Ireland senior football title.

After a series of heartbreaking defeats, manager Kieran McGeeney guided his team to glory by a single point. Aaron McKay struck the only goal of the game in the 47th minute, a crucial score as he palmed a Stefan Campbell centre to the net.

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