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Armagh's Senior Football team manager in waiting Kieran McGeeney was appointed this week for a fixed term of five years by Armagh County Board. Kieran captained the All Ireland winning Armagh team of 2002.
In a statement the County board said "Bord Contae Ard Mhacha are delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran McGeeney as manager of the senior football team. His appointment was unanimously ratified at a county board meeting held in Armagh Athletic Grounds on Wednesday 27th August 2014.
"The County Board would like to express our best wishes to Kieran, his backroom team and to our senior team as they continue to build on their recent progress. The County Board hope that under Kieran McGeeney’s leadership this promising team can achieve the success yearned for by the county and its loyal supporters."
As well as being captain of the Armagh team when they won the All Ireland 2002 he has won six Ulster titles during his 15-year playing career and also represented and captained Ireland in the International Rules side.
