Armagh v Tyrone to kick off RTÉ's Championship coverage
The Ulster Football Championship meeting of Armagh v Tyrone this weekend will begin RTÉ Sport's coverage of the Gaelic games summer as part of 35 live games.
ground.newsHere’s the latest on Armagh v Tyrone.
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Armagh edged Tyrone 1-17 to 1-16 after extra time in a Ulster SFC preliminary round thriller. The match went to extra time after a late Ben McDonnell goal for Tyrone forced the additional period, where Armagh held on to seal the win. The result sets Armagh up for a tie in the next round, with Fermanagh waiting in 13 days according to BBC coverage.[4]
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A recent live update highlighted Armagh’s character in the Ulster Championship win, noting they pushed through despite late pressure and a red-card scare in extra time; Oisin O’Neill controlled play, and a late score sealed it. This match is part of a broader Ulster run that’s keeping Armagh competitive this season.[4]
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For context, Armagh’s semi-final victory over Tyrone in 2025 was a high-scoring, dramatic affair, but relevant year-to-year results are not identical; keep an eye on upcoming fixtures to confirm dates and venues.[3]
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Live/real-time coverage is available through RTÉ/BBC platforms, with ongoing text and video updates during matches; fans can follow match-by-match developments as they happen.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-date match sheet (lineups, scorers, substitutions) or map out the Ulster Championship schedule for Armagh this season. I can also provide a quick one-paragraph recap tailored to what you care about most (goals, key players, or turning points).
Citations:
- Armagh 1-17, Tyrone 1-16 after extra time (Ulster SFC preliminary round).[4]
- Context on Armagh’s performance and late drama in the same match.[4]
- Historical context and additional coverage links (live/updates).[6][5]