Johnny Murtagh relishing Crossmaglen return as Armagh SFC gets underway

2015 is a long time ago, but that season holds a special place in Johnny Murtagh’s heart. That was the last time he played Senior Championship football for Crossmaglen, and they ended the year as Ulster Club champions.He probably thought he’s days of competing for the Gerry Fagan Cup, Armagh’s most prized possession, were behind him. But he’s back at it, loving it, and hoping to get game time in the opening round of the Cormac Commercials Armagh SFC this weekend against Tullysaran.Murtagh was in phenomenal scoring form for the Crossmaglen Seconds over the last few years. Even when they weren’t winning games, he was still topping the scoring charts.Last year, the call came from senior manager Shane Lennon and Murtagh jumped at the chance to represent the black and amber. He was an unused su