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 […]
Donegal test was vital for Oaks ahead of final
May 28, 2023
By Michael McMullan DERRY’S semi-final battle with Donegal was exactly what his side needed ahead of Sunday’s showdown (Armagh 6pm) with Monaghan, insists Oakleaf minor boss Damian McErlain. The Oakleafers are in their seventh minor decider in nine seasons since McErlain’s class of 2015 – with Shane McGuigan, Conor Glass and Shea Downey on board […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gallagher delights at Monaghan minor’s win
July 21, 2019
Karl Gallagher reflects on Monaghan’s Ulster minor title.
Irwin says experience give Monaghan an advantage
July 13, 2019
A very specific stat has been thrown up ahead of this weekend’s Ulster Minor final.