Monaghan book first minor final spot in 84 years


All-Ireland MFC semi-final Monaghan 1-11 Kerry 0-11 By Michael McMullan IT was an historic day in Tullamore as Monaghan saw off Kerry to book the county’s first All-Ireland minor final berth since 1939. Advertisement Dermot Malone’s charges built on their quarter-final win over Mayo with a controlled performance. They needed an element of luck when […]


Derry name minor team for All-Ireland semi-final date with the Dubs


By Michael McMullan DERRY manager Damian McErlain has named his side for Sunday’s All-Ireland MFC semi-final with Dublin (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds 5.30pm) The side shows no change from their 1-13 to 0-4 win over reigning champions Galway in the quarter-final. Both teams are unbeaten in this year’s championship, but Derry needed extra-time and penalties in […]


Monaghan revel in greater freedom


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN minors revelled in the freedom granted by Mayo’s style of play in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final suggests manager Dermot Malone. The Farney side recovered from an early Mayo goal to run out deserving winners, setting up a semi-final clash with Kerry as they aim to book a first final spot since in […]


McErlain happy with Derry mentality


By Michael McMullan DERRY minor manager Damian McErlain has paid tribute to how his young side mentally tuned in for Saturday’s All-Ireland clash with reigning champions Galway. The Oakleafers won their 16th Ulster title last month with a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Monaghan and were back with their games faces on at training by […]


Impressive Monaghan swat aside Mayo to clinch last four slot


All-Ireland MFC quarter-final Monaghan 1-15 Mayo 1-8 By Michael McMullan A POWERFUL showing from Max McGinnity, Tommy Mallen and Matthew Finn shot Monaghan into the All-Ireland semi-finals at the expense of Mayo on Saturday in Carrick on Shannon. Advertisement The trio shot nine of their sides tally, but the hunger inside the Farney jersey was […]


Derry ease their way into the last four


All-Ireland MFC quarter final Derry 1-13 Galway 0-4 By Michael McMullan DERRY minors ended the county’s hoodoo with Galway to book their spot in the All-Ireland semi-finals in commanding fashion. Advertisement The young Oaks will take on Dublin in the last four after a performance of control in greasy conditions in Carrick on Shannon. The […]


Derry make one change ahead of All-Ireland clash


By Michael McMullan DERRY have made one change ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final against reigning champions Galway in Carrick-on-Shannon (3.30pm). Cahal McKaigue has been rewarded for his telling contribution to their Ulster final win over Monaghan. He makes his return after his comeback from injury with John Boyle the unlucky player to miss out in […]


All-Ireland minor fixtures finalised


By Michael McMullan THE dates, times and venues have been announced for the All-Ireland minor quarter-finals. Ulster champions Derry will take on Galway in a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final. The Tribesmen were 2-9 to 1-11 winners on their way to the title despite a spirited Derry comeback. Advertisement From this year’s team, captain […]