Officials say they are aware of a counterfeit All-Ireland trophy being hired “for substantial amounts of money”
by schools and bars for events.
Kieran McGeeney’s men landed the county’s second All-Ireland title just over five weeks ago, reports the Irish Mirror. A County Board statement said: “Armagh GAA have clearly established guidelines and methods for requesting the use/appearance of the Sam Maguire and will never charge for this.” Fraudsters attempting to profit from one of their most famous trophies is not a new phenomenon for the GAA.At the time, GAA Director General Tom Ryan said: “It’s an iconic trophy and part of why it’s valued is because there is a mystique around it.
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