Niall Grimley has confirmed that he is taking time to step away from the Armagh senior football set-up.

The midfielder was a key part of the Orchard men’s All-Ireland SFC triumph in 2024 and earned a nomination for an All-Star award for his performances that season.  

The 31-year-old had cited family reasons in his decision to step away from Kieran McGeeney’s squad “for now”.

"I met the boss man (Kieran McGeeney) a couple of months ago and made the very tough decision to step away," the Madden Rapparees clubman told the Armagh GAA podcast.

"It's not a decision that I have taken lightly, a lot of thought has went into it.

"Obviously, I have two kids at the minute, Olivia is coming three [years old] and Kaden's only coming three months, so it's just very busy."

He added: "I'm just taking time to step away, it could be for three months, could go back next October and give it another rattle, might never go back," he added.

"I know the lads [have been] unbelievable, they're only going one direction. It's been a decision I've had to make for myself. I've been on the road 10 years, the past couple of years haven't been easy with injury.

"I've two kids now, a lot going on, tough, tough decision. I'd do anything for the Armagh lads, some of them are the best friends in the world, Joe McElroy is as close to me as my brothers.

"It was a tough decision, but it is a decision that I am happy with and one that is right for me and my family right now."

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