Joint Civic Reception Held for Armagh GAA All Ireland Champions 2024

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne, alongside Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, hosted a Civic Reception in honour of Armagh Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Champions 2024 on Tuesday 22 October 2024 in Canal Court Hotel, Newry. Local Councillors from both Councils, MLAs and MP attended the reception to mark the historic victory with the players and management along with representatives from Armagh GAA and Ulster GAA.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne said, “It is an absolute pleasure to host this joint reception alongside the Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Sarah Duffy, in honour of the remarkable All Ireland Champions. We honour the dedication, teamwork and community spirit this evening that this victory represents. This team has given the fans the most incredible experience this year and memories that will live with us all forever.

Councillor Pete Byrne continued, “The Armagh GAA management team’s strategic vision, unwavering support and commitment to the players has no doubt guided their team’s incredible success. The Council will continue to support the efforts of Armagh GAA and ensure through Council’s Be Active Programme and Financial Assistance Schemes that the sporting talent of the future will be given every opportunity to grow and develop.”
 
Speaking at the event the Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Councillor Sarah Duffy, paid tribute to the fantastic achievements of the 42-panel of players on winning the All-Ireland title, saying, “You have given us so much joy this year, achieving the ultimate prize and bringing Sam back where it belongs after 22 years. Congratulations once again to our All Ireland Champions, we are incredibly proud of each and every one for you.”

Each team member was presented with a specially commissioned photograph of the winning team.