Twenty years on from Armagh GAA’s greatest day, we ask you: How well do you remember it?
It was Armagh’s first All-Ireland title and remains their sole title.
Sunday, September 22 is etched in Orchard folklore as Joe Kernan’s side overcame a a much-fancied Kerry side, ending a long, long wait for Sam Maguire.
Trailing at half-time, Armagh, who had fallen just short in three semi-finals under the guidance of Brian Canavan and Brian McAlinden, looked like suffering more heartbreak when they found themselves trailing by four at the interval.
However, a defence marshalled by Kieran McGeeney managed a Kingdom shutout in the final 16 minutes, while holding the slenderest of leads. Fittingly McGeeney had the final touch of the ball and his county’s first touch of Sam Maguire – a moment to savour as Armagh had conquered the promised land.
Check out our quiz to see how many questions you can get right. For those who have re-lived those memories time and time again, this should be straightforward…
Ronan Clarke in action against Kerry’s Seamus Moynihan in 2002’s All-Ireland Final
Armagh players celebrate winning the All-Ireland in 2002
Armagh players ahead of the All-Ireland final vs Kerry in 2002
