Sam Maguire is coming north again, its handles bedecked in orange and white.

Armagh’s second All-Ireland title has left a mark not just in the Orchard County, but right across Ulster.

In the run-up to the final these pages were alive with reports of respect, cooperation and excitement as Kieran McGeeney’s men prepared to face Galway at Croke Park.

There were uplifting stories of cross-community flag-raising in Poyntzpass, well wishes from unionist politicians, and good luck messages from Irish League clubs. Even Belfast Zoo’s lemurs got involved!

Scaling the peak of your chosen sport in any code is a phenomenal achievement, and this win will rightly be celebrated from Crossmaglen to Lurgan and Forkhill to Madden.

Armagh’s campaign captured the imagination of the wider public and goodwill towards the team was witnessed in all circles, not least our usually divided political arena.

Ulster counties have a history of getting behind their neighbours in All-Ireland finals, and this year was no exception.​