By Michael McMullan
Tyrone and Monaghan will meet in next Wednesday’s Ulster u-20 final.
Reigning champions Tyrone came from 0-7 to 0-1 down at half-time to overcome Donegal in Convoy.
The home side were left to rue nine first-half wides when they were in control of the game.
Peter Colton hit Tyrone’s only score of the first-half in stoppage time.
With Conor Devlin making ground, they gained momentum. It was their quarter-final win over Derry all over again.
Sean Broderick was excellent in his marking assignment on key man Shane Callaghan.
A two-pointer from Shea McDermott put Paul Devlin’s side ahead for the first-time, 0-8 to 0-7.
A 45 from goalkeeper Lewis McCaughan, Donegal’s only point of the second-half, levelled matters.
Conor O’Neill was the Tyrone hero last week with his winning goal.
The Donaghmore man kicked a two point free to put his side ahead and on their way to a 0-12 to 0-8.
“Credit to the lads we just pushed out and it was great to get over the line in the end”
Conor O’Neill imreoir Tír Eoghain@TyroneGAALive @UlsterGAA @GAA_BEO #GAABeo pic.twitter.com/vmKtdBxedP
— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) April 22, 2026
Kierans the hero
Monaghan were winners over a previously unbeaten Armagh in the other semi-final in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.
Two goals from Killian Kierans shot the Oriel County on their way to a 3-13 to 1-9 victory.
A goal from Max McGinnity had Monaghan 1-6 to 0-6 ahead at half-time.
Max McGinnity has struck for a Monaghan goal just before half-time! @Dalata_Hotels Ulster Under-20 Football Semi Final🏐🏆 @Armagh_GAA🟧 ⬜️ 0-06@monaghangaa⬜️🟦 1-06
📺 Watch live on Ulster GAA TV ⤵️https://t.co/R3bKwuif3N#Ulster2026 pic.twitter.com/dIn2aQ1NfP
— Ulster GAA (@UlsterGAA) April 22, 2026
The sides were level at 0-4 each midway through the first-half before McGinnity’s rasper to the net swung the game.
Both teams contested All-Ireland minor finals in recent years but it was Monaghan who pushed five ahead and on their way to victory.
The final will be back in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds with Tyrone aiming for a third successive title.
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