Justin McNulty praises Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney for overcoming doubters

For the first time since 2010, the All-Ireland football will not include one of Dublin, Kerry or Mayo, as Armagh take on Galway in Sunday's showpiece in Croke Park.

It has been over 20 years since either county has won Sam Maguire, as both counties have come up with some memorable moments to reach Sunday's final.

For Armagh, it is ther first final since 2003, having won it in 2002. One of the heroes that day was Laois manager Justin McNulty.

Speaking ahead of the final, the former Armagh footballer is looking forward to the final has given the county a huge lift.

"There is a huge senes of euphoria in Armagh, the county has gone mad. There is an absolute frenzy for tickets, there is a real sense of exctitement.

"I can't understate how much of a lift the team has given to us fans. That is who I am first and formost, I am an Armagh fan.

"The carnival sort of atmosphere in Armagh is phenomenal, it is probably something I have not seen since we were in the final."

For Armagh, overcoming setbacks was crucial to this journey.

The last two seasons ended with penalty-shoot-out defeats to Galway and Monaghan, with lead to some people questioning the position of manager Kieran McGeeney.

Even this year, the Ulster final was another heartbreaking defeat decided by penalties. However, Armagh rallied, and shocked the country with victory over Kerry in the semi-final.

For McNulty, he was not surprised McGeeney was able to turn their fortunes around, as he told a story from when he lost a minor final with the county, and how McGeeney attempted to lift the spirits of the young players.

"I played at the same club [Mullaghbawn] as Geezer and we're friends a very long time. I'm honoured to call him my friend.

"I can remember coming back to