Pat Mc Ginn

“Everyone smiles in the same language." #GAABelong #LeChéile

Armagh GAA Mourns the Passing of Dr Pat O’Neill Armagh GAA learned with great sadness of the passing of Dr Pat O’Neill, Keady, at the age of 97. A towering figure in the history of Gaelic football in Ulster, Pat’s contribution to our county — and to the game itself — was quite simply extraordinary. As a student at St Patrick’s College, Armagh, he was part of a golden era that delivered three MacRory Cup titles in succession in 1944, 1945 and 1946, captaining the side in that final year. That same team then made history by becoming the first-ever winners of the Hogan Cup, defeating St Jarlath’s, Tuam, and writing their names permanently into the annals of the GAA. With Armagh, Pat captained the county to the Ulster Senior Football Championship in 1950 — ending a 48-year wait and breaking a sequence of 16 finals without a title. Three years later, lining out at centre half-back, he was a key figure as Armagh reached their first ever All-Ireland Senior Football Final in 1953. After relocating to Omagh, Pat joined St Enda’s and won three successive Tyrone Senior Championship titles from 1952 to 1954 — the first club in the county to achieve that feat — before later winning Ulster medals with the Tyrone county team in 1956 and 1957. He was, in every sense, a man of two counties who gave generously to both. Our deepest sympathies go to his daughters Patricia, Fiona, Clare, Una, Ciara, Maeve and Sinead, to his wider family, his many friends, colleagues and patients, and to the Gaels of Armagh and Omagh. I measc Naomh na hÉireann agus Laochra na nGael go raibh sé. May he rest among the Saints of Ireland and the Heroes of the Gael.

A group of schoolkids from Co Armaghhave gone viral after treating commuters on the London Underground to some traditional music ahead of St Patrick’s Day. The pupils from St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook were in London for a series of events to celebrate Ireland’s patron saint, including taking part in the city’s parade and performing at the Houses of Parliament.

@JohnHartson10 I have a feeling you managed ok without meeting him mo chara. You’re a good ‘un

“No matter where we wonder, through cities near or far Our hearts are at home in old Ireland, In the County of Armagh” St Pauls Bessbrook started London finished St Patricks Cathedral Armagh Buíochas to @Feargal_Sharkey & all who followed us Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! ☘️ I had the best of company in London for St. Patrick’s Day! Students from St. Paul’s, Bessbrook, took part in London’s parade & showcased their immense talent in Parliament. It was a truly unique occasion to hear traditional Irish folk music, songs as Gaeilge & see Irish dancing in Westminster. Also great to have such an informed & wide-ranging political discussion with the squad. The students & staff were brilliant & are powerful ambassadors for their school, families & community. ☘️🪉🎻🎶 #StPatricksDay #LaFhéilePádraig #London #SouthArmagh

@squinteratn Top class event today, runners from everywhere and anywhere. Great encouragement along the way. Comhghairdeas to organisers, stewards and all who helped get us around safe & happy

What a great way to start the day. Congratulations to my Aisling Events colleagues on another fantastic SPAR Craic 10K.

‘Don't go through life, grow through life’ Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh Béal Feirste #CRAIC10K #StPatricksDay

‘Happy Days are here again, Guinness 1s 6d (one shilling and sixpence) a bottle ’ Béal Feirste 2026 Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh Spar Craic10k Béal Feirste let’s be having you #StPatricksDay #Craic10K #Belfast

The students from St. Paul’s, Bessbrook are certainly getting around town, now in the Palace of Westminster and still sounding FANTASTIC!!!

‘Your wish is our command mo chara’ @Feargal_Sharkey Happy St Patricks Day from all at St Paul’s Bessbrook County Armagh

The Birmingham Six walked free 35 years ago today.

‘No matter where I wonder, through cities near or far My heart is at home in old Ireland, In the County of Armagh’ St Patricks Day Parade London 2026

Students from St Paul’s High School Bessbrook County Armagh entertaining all on the London Underground today #StPatricksParade #London @MayorofLondon

Legendary Olympic 1500m gold medal winner Ronnie Delany has died at age of 91 rte.ie/sport/athletic…

Comhghairdeas mo gharmhac Tomás & all the team

“On duty UDR member dropped loyalist hit squad off at scene in own car” @PhoenixLawHR

“The only thing that I am guilty of is being an Irish republican, believing in an end to British rule in our country” Speaking to the media yesterday outside the court in London.

“British intelligence told UDR members were involved in murders” We act for the Cappagh families & survivors @PhoenixLawHR

Today would have been my comrade & friend Dr Ella O’Dwyer’s 67th birthday Gone far too soon. Fearless in linking the struggle on the outside with what she endured in jail She also loved saying the President of SF Mary Lou, was her TD & she wore that with pride Missed deeply 💔