IN the latest of our Teammates features, we caught up with Down’s Ryan Magill. Age: 19. Teams played for: Burren and Down. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Kevin McKernan, his longevity at the top and small tips help me to improve. Advertisement Who’s the best team mate to train with […]
McEnaney steps down as Monaghan manager
June 29, 2022
MONAGHAN are on the hunt for a new manager following the breaking news that Seamus McEnaney has stepped down after two seasons in charge. It was McEnaney’s second stint in charge of his native county, and his main achievement over the last two seasons was maintaining their cherished Division One status. They also won this […]
Armagh bounce back to seal quarter-final spot
June 27, 2022
All-Ireland Senior Championship Armagh 2-12 Monaghan 0-4 By Kieran Lynch AIMEE Mackin scored 0-4 and Armagh eased their way past Monaghan to qualify for the last eight of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after a 2-12 to 0-4 victory at the Athletic Grounds. Advertisement As a result, Armagh finished second in the Group B standings […]
Oriel County aiming for another good road trip
March 19, 2022
National Football League Division One Kildare v Monaghan Sunday, Newbridge, 2.45pm By Shaun Casey LAST weekend Monaghan finally got their first win of the league campaign and their first victory since beating Donegal in the McKenna Cup final. It was the same opposition Seamus McEnaney’s men downed last Sunday, finally picking up the two points […]
Taking it all in his stride – The Irish Yank Daniel McKenna
March 14, 2022
By Michael McMullan EIGHT years ago Daniel McKenna was selected on the Gaelic Life Football Team of the Year. His performances for Truagh Gaels had culminated in 1-7 from play as they landed the All-Ireland Intermediate title in Croke Park. He turned 30 last month and his life has spanned both sides of the Atlantic. Son […]
Ballybay boss on the hunt for new talent
March 5, 2022
By Shaun Casey BALLYBAY are part of the chasing pack in Monaghan that are hoping to break the Scotstown stranglehold on the Mick Duffy Cup. Jerome Johnston, a Kilcoo native, heads into his second season in charge of the men in maroon, alongside Mark Doran. The pair led Ballybay to the last four of the […]
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 […]
A look at the characters in the Clontibret camp
January 10, 2022
WE asked Clontibret’s Conor Doyle to give us an insight into the various dressing rooms has been in an a look at the characters. Name: Conor Doyle. Age: 22. Teams played for: Clontibret O’Neills, Monaghan (u-14s-u-21s), St Pat’s College and DCU. Advertisement Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why Dessie Mone and […]
NFL Preview: Donegal and Monaghan tangle in Ballybofey
May 22, 2021
Both Tir Chonaill and the Farney men had contrasting fortunes last time out
Monaghan NFL Preview: Banty investing in youth
April 29, 2021
The outgoings, Monaghan fans will be glad to hear, are few and far between