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Houlahan's last appearance in an Armagh jersey. He announced his retirement in January 2001, aged 34. Houlahan has since settled down with his wife, Deirdre and his three children, Caleigh (the oldest), Odhran and the Kyran.
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in the final. He won further Armagh
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