‘ALL the best in the final lads…’ Micheál Bannigan really didn’t think he’d be involved in Sunday’s Ulster final against Armagh. When the hooter sounded at the end of a tumultuous semi-final clash against Derry, it looked like Monaghan’s wait for a 17th provincial title would extend for at least another year. That’s not how […]
Ulster SFC semi-final Derry v Monaghan Saturday, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm Live on GAA+ By Michael McMullan FORMER Derry manager John Brennan had a phrase he’d roll out from time to time – the league is for playing in. As a multi-championship winning manager in different counties, he’d tell players to book any holidays before […]
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN have picked the same 15 that defeated Cavan to take on Derry this Saturday evening in the Ulster Championship semi-final. The Farney men were much too strong for Cavan two week’s ago, winning by seven-points in the end. It was the first victory of the season for Gabriel Bannigan’s side, who […]
By Niall Gartland IS everything coming up roses for Monaghan when it matters most? Well, manager Gabriel Bannigan points out that their well-documented injury crisis did have its silver lining. Not only did wounded warriors like Conor McCarthy, Bobby McCaul and Killian Lavelle return to the fray in time for their Ulster Championship win against […]
By Shaun Casey 2026 has been pretty tough going for Monaghan so far. The league has come and gone and Gabriel Bannigan’s men find themselves back in Division Two after a run of seven games without picking up a single point. The Farney County fought so hard last year to get back up to the […]
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN’S destiny has already been decided, so their clash with Ulster foes Donegal on Sunday afternoon is a dead rubber for them, outside of trying to get one of Jim McGuinness’ charges. The Tir Chonaill men defeated Monaghan twice during last year’s championship, knocking them out of both the Ulster and All-Ireland […]
Surviving the shark-infested waters of top-flight football is Monaghan’s pressing priority, writes Shaun Casey SAFETY will be the name of the game for Monaghan, and the height of their early season ambitions will be to hold on tightly to the Division One status. They fought so hard last season to get back up playing top […]
By Michael McMullan FORMER AFL player Karl Gallagher has been named in Monaghan’s team for this weekend’s Dr McKenna Cup opener against Cavan. Gallagher helped Emyvale to junior glory and an Ulster final appearance and is listed alongside Gary Mohan in the Oriel engine room. Manager Gabriel Bannigan has had to prepare without his Scotstown […]
By Shaun Casey GABRIEL Bannigan was straight onto the laptop the next morning. He needed to see it again. Having done so well for so long, where did the collapse come from? Injuries to Ryan McAnespie and Conor McCarthy didn’t help their case. Gary Mohan was only finding his feet again. Monaghan had only played […]
Karl O’Connell has retired after a memorable Monaghan career but has set sail with many precious memories to last a life-time… By Shaun Casey KARL O’Connell only started playing Gaelic football at the ripe old age of 17. Six years later, he was drafted into the Monaghan senior squad and won two Ulster titles in […]
