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Armagh beat Monaghan in McKenna Cup

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Tyrone and Donegal drew in the McKenna Cup on Wednesday night, but the game of the evening saw Armagh beat Monaghan thanks to two of the County's all time greats.
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When Ronan Clarke made his first appearance of the season as a second-half substitute, Armagh were in a trouble, losing by a point, but within seconds the Orchard County were level.

Clarke was the inspiration, setting up the other half of the famous double act, Stevie McDonnell.

A great through ball from Michael McNamee saw McDonnell apply a trademark finish.

"They had two very good players", Armagh Senior Football Manager Paddy O'Rourke told UTV.

"To be fair to both of them they have a great appetite for the game and Stevie's appetite is probably better now than when he was 20 years of age.

"I am delighted that he is a man who can probably extend his career another two or three years."

There were also wins for Fermanagh, St Mary's, Down and Derry.


Barrett Lighting McKenna Cup results

  • Group A

Monaghan 1-11 2-13 Armagh

Fermanagh 1-13 1-12 UUJ

  • Group B

Cavan 1-08 1-12 St Mary's

Donegal 2-17 4-11 Tyrone

  • Group C

Down 0-19 1-11 Antrim

Derry 4-16 1-07 Queen's

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