By Shaun Casey THE Monaghan minors are back in action this weekend for the first time since their devastating Ulster final defeat to Derry two weeks ago. The Farney men, led by two-time Ulster winner Dermot Malone, lost out in heart-breaking circumstances. Monaghan fought tooth and nail with the competition favourites and in the end, a […]
Malone hoping Monaghan make it third time lucky
May 28, 2023
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN take on Derry in Sunday’s Ulster Minor Championship final and the sides will cross swords for the third time this season, with the Farney men hoping to pick up their first win over Damian McErlain’s team. In the league, the Oak Leaf County notched a two-point victory before seeing off Monaghan […]
Max ‘Mad’ keen to see Farney lift the title
May 27, 2023
By Barry O’Donnell MAX McGinnity’s wand of a left foot kept Monaghan’s provincial dreams alive in the closing embers of last weekend’s classic Ulster Minor semi-final with Tyrone, but he is concious that more magic will be required from the Farney if they are to annex the trophy. The Castleblayney teenager struck over eight frees, including […]
McEldowney embracing wall to wall games
May 27, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY minor skipper Fionn McEldowney has embraced the busy schedule of games the new-look championship format has offered and is expecting a totally different Monaghan side in Sunday’s Ulster final. Just two points separated the sides in the first game of the season in Emyvale when Derry edged out the Farney County […]
Monaghan manager Malone eyes tough test
May 19, 2023
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN have the chance to dethrone the reigning Ulster champions Tyrone this weekend, but manager Dermot Malone believes they “have it all to do.” “Tyrone at any age group and at any level are always going to be hard to beat and they’ve got that bit of pedigree behind them, and we’ll […]
Semi-final spots up for grabs in minor championship
May 12, 2023
By Niall Gartland THE group stages are over and the serious stuff is set to begin as the Ulster Minor Championship enters the quarter-final stage this weekend. Only one team has been eliminated after a stream of group stage matches – namely Down, who suffered a number of bruising defeats in the five-team group, while […]
Clones ‘aura’ can help Monaghan minors says manager Malone
April 7, 2023
BY KIERAN LYNCH MONAGHAN are hoping to begin their Ulster U-17 Championship campaign with a win when they host Down on Saturday (1pm) in Clones. Speaking at the Ulster Championship launch event in Dungannon on Monday evening, Monaghan boss Dermot Malone said that whilst the team are looking forward to their opener, they will have to […]
Guiding the stars of the future
October 6, 2022
Antrim U-17s Name: Tbc Club: Tbc Background: It remains to be seen who will manage the Antrim U-17s next season. They did well this year to claim a surprise win over Monaghan in the first round of Ulster, before they were brought back down to an earth with a bump against Tyrone. Paul McErlean, who […]
Monaghan ratify minor managers
September 23, 2022
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have appointed a new minor football manager, taking over from Mark Counihan who stepped down after last season. Former Farney star Dermot Malone was ratified on Thursday night after retiring from inter-county football last season. The Castleblaney man will have a backroom team consisting of Paul O’Connor, Joe O-Boyle and Adrian […]
IN FOCUS: Malone’s Road
February 24, 2022
By Shaun Casey LAST December, Monaghan stalwart Dermot Malone stepped away from the inter-county scene following 12 years of service in the blue and white. Known for his work-rate and his warrior-like approach around the middle of the field, persistent knee trouble meant Malone had to say goodbye and hang up the boots. The Castleblayney […]