Armagh’s dream of lifting back-to-back All-Ireland titles was shattered in spectacular fashion by Kerry, who raced clear in the second half to win Sunday’s quarter-final at Croke Park 0-32 to 1-21.

Trailing by five, Kerry devoured Armagh’s kick-outs and blasted over 14 unanswered points in a devastating 13-minute spell to canter towards the finish line and join Donegal, Tyrone and Meath in the semi-finals.

Armagh – who beat Kerry in a semi-final thriller last year – led 1-11 to 0-13 at half-time, with Rory Grugan’s finely-taken goal helping them nudge ahead before the break.

But Kieran McGeeney’s side simply had no answer to Kerry’s power, precision and scoring appetite after the restart, and simply could not muster a sufficient response having fallen 0-28 to 1-16 behind at the end of their opponent’s 14-point bolt.

Kerry last won the All-Ireland title in 2022, but having taken out a fellow heavyweight in such clinical fashion, Jack O’Connor’s side will be heavily favoured to succeed Armagh as champions.

Seanie O’Shea was outstanding for Kerry, finishing the game with 0-12, while David Clifford hit 0-7.

More to follow.