01-07-2025
Armagh forward Campbell signs for Lurgan Celtic
Armagh gaelic footballer Stefan Campbell has agreed to sign up for a fourth spell with Mid-Ulster Football League side Lurgan Orchard county forward will play for the Hoops during the 2025-26 season, having previously enjoyed three periods as part of the first team squad after coming through the club's youth last turned out for the club in missed Armagh's All-Ireland quarter-final defeat by Kerry at Croke Park last weekend because of a hand impact from the bench has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Kieran McGeeney's 2024 All-Ireland champions in recent Celtic manager Niall Lavery expressed delight at the addition of Campbell."What a player. I played alongside Soup [Campbell] for long enough to see what he can do. A leader in any changing room," said Lavery."He'll add pace, power, goals and all-round quality to the team."It's a brilliant addition that drives the professionalism up considerably. Can't wait to see Stefan back and scoring goals."Last month it was announced that Tyrone All-Ireland winning forward Cathal McShane had signed for Premier Intermediate side Strabane Athletic.