McEnaney, however, is moving on already to his next challenge.

BBC: Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney

Paul Grimley had been the early favourite to land the position but after delays in conducting the process, he opted to accept a position in Seamus McEnaney's backroom team in Monaghan.

BBC: O'Rourke named as new Armagh boss

It was a tremendous victory for Seamus McEnaney's side, without star man Tommy Freeman, and it will give them great heart and genuine belief that they can at least get back to Croke Park for the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

BBC: Rory's verdict