‘Soupy’ might have been pulled under but instead he’s living out Kieran McGeeney’s remarkable prophecy
Within the Armagh story, which is one of perseverance and defiance, other tales weaved their way into the fabric of their 2024 season.
There was the touching moment where Jarly Óg Burns bounded up the Hogan Stand steps to his father and GAA president Jarlath. And the extraordinary dignity shown by Niall Grimley, who spoke so eloquently about the tragic passing of his brother and sister-in-law less than nine months ago. The O’Neill boys lost their uncle in the wake of the Kerry game. Kieran McGeeney also lost an uncle and saw his son, Cian, hospitalised.