AIDAN McFarland was voted as last week’s Player of the Week. He stared as Largy College Clones landed All-Ireland glory. 15 AIDAN MCFARLAND Largy College Player of the Match as the Monaghan college claimed the All-Ireland D title. WATCH: Largy College Clones were crowned the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary School D Football Champions on Sunday […]
McErlain hoping Derry can learn from tough opener
By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Damian McErlain said his side’s hard-fought win over Monaghan will be a benefit going forward in the Ulster Championship. The Oakleafers needed a Tommy Rogers two-pointer in the closing stages to pull clear in Castleblayney. After trailing by three points early on, Derry hit four points without reply to […]
Rogers kicks Derry to first victory
Ulster U20 Championship Derry 0-14 Monaghan 1-8 By Michael McMullan DERRY were made to battle all the way as they began their Ulster U-20 campaign on a winning note on Wednesday night in Castleblayney. Advertisement Despite going behind to a settled Monaghan tea early on, Derry hit four points in a succession to lead at […]
Farney fate already sealed before Donegal date
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 […]
Derry and Monaghan lock horns as the Ulster U20 Championship gets under way
Ulster U-20 FC By Michael McMullan THE Ulster U-20 Championship gets underway on Wednesday night with two games down for decision (both 7.30pm). Last year’s beaten finalists Donegal welcome Fermanagh to ‘The Scarvey’ in Buncrana as Group A gets under way. Advertisement The game of the night, also in Group A, is the clash of […]
Bragging rights on the line in Breffni
By Shaun Casey GETTING one over the old enemy will be the objective for both Cavan and Monaghan this weekend as they do battle at Kingspan Breffni Park in the final round of the National League. Neither side has anything to play for at this stage, outside of bragging rights. Promotion to Division Three is […]
I don’t want to get caught up in too many negatives: McGuinness
By Ryan Ferry and Michael McMullan DONEGAL travel to Clones on Sunday to take on Monaghan in the final league game. The Ulster champions are still odds on to make the league final, despite losing to Roscommon last weekend, their first defeat of the season. However, should Donegal lose on Sunday, any two from Kerry, […]
Clones ladies football: Getting the band back together
Clones have a senior ladies team returning this season. Michaela Freeman is buzzing about pulling her home jersey back on again. Declan Flanagan is part of the management. They spoke to Michael McMullan… THE excitement in Michaela Freeman’s voice tells more than words ever can. Having the chance to pull on the Clones jersey again […]
Monaghan hanging on by a thread
By Shaun Casey SHOULD things work out in Monaghan’s favour, they may just cling onto their Division One status, as unlikely as that sounds. The Farney men have pulled off plenty of Houdini acts in the past, so if any county can pull it off, Monaghan can as they prepare for Sunday’s clash with Galway […]
Monaghan boss Bannigan vows to keep fighting
By Shaun Casey DESPITE sitting at the bottom of the Division One table, staring relegation in the face, Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan insists his side will come out swinging against Mayo this weekend. The Farney men have four games left to salvage their place in the top tier, having gained promotion from Division Two last […]









