Aaron McKay

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Aaron McKay is a Gaelic footballer who plays at senior level for the Armagh county team. [1] [2] He is a defender and full-back. [3] [4] [5]

He scored the goal in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final. [6] It was rare, McKay scoring a goal. [7]

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References

  1. "Armagh need to reach Ulster Final, admits Aaron McKay". The Irish News . 15 July 2021.
  2. Lynch, Kieran (28 April 2024). "Armagh's Aaron McKay 'In years gone by we probably would have lost that type of game'". Newry Reporter .
  3. Campbell, John (27 April 2023). "Improving Down will certainly have no fear of Armagh, says Aaron McKay". Independent.ie .
  4. Watters, Andy (31 May 2024). "Armagh full-back Aaron McKay says Orchardmen remain focussed on Championship success". The Irish News .
  5. Lynch, Kieran (16 March 2024). "'We're delighted; Division 1 is where we need to be' says Armagh's Aaron McKay". Newry Reporter .
  6. "Armagh roar goes up as McKay hits Galway net". Hogan Stand. 28 July 2024.
  7. "'Maybe it was written in the stars'". Hogan Stand. 30 July 2024.