For me personally, that semi final was probably my best day following Armagh. It was my first time in the re-constructed Croke Park. Had been overseas since 1987 and up until then had just managed to get to the occasional Ulster championship game when home for a visit.
During my time away, my parents had always kept me up to date on all things Armagh via Sunday phonecalls, newspaper clippings and video recordings sent in the post (always a run around for me to get these converted to the US system).
So after all that time, it was just brilliant to be able to go down to Dublin with my Dad for a big game. Spent ages in McGraths pub before the game. Bumped into old friends that I hadn't seen for yonks. Craic was mighty. Dubs were great banter
In the stadium-stunning, atmosphere was unreal. The sound and colour during the pre-match parade and explosion of emotion at the final whistle is something I will never forget.