By Niall Gartland THE clouds have lifted after a difficult league campaign and Monaghan are all set for Sunday’s Ulster Senior Championship showdown against Armagh at Clones. Gabriel Bannigan, now in his second year in charge, acknowledged that their ill-fated Division One campaign was difficult for all the protagonists involved, but the silver lining was […]
McEntee: Monaghan football doesn’t get the credit it deserves
May 16, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH All-Ireland winner John McEntee feels Monaghan football doesn’t get the credit it deserves. As the current Inniskeen manager and having steered Clontibret to their 2019 title, he is well-placed to make a comparison with his native Armagh. “I don’t think people give Monaghan football the credit that it deserves,” said McEntee, […]
GERARD O’KANE: Fourth time’s the charm?
May 15, 2026
THERE is an old saying, ‘third time’s the charm’, commonly used to suggest that after three attempts, success is more likely on the next go. Well, you would imagine many in Armagh will be hoping there is such a thing as a ‘fourth time’s the charm.’ Heading for their fourth Ulster final in a row […]
Bannigan hoping for a blue ribbon day
May 12, 2026
‘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 […]
Bannigan: We can’t afford to cough up as many goal chances
April 30, 2026
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 […]
Midfield was key for Farney: Finlay
April 23, 2026
By Niall Gartland MONAGHAN legend Paul Finlay believes a powerful performance from their middle eight paved the way for a 0-27 to 2-14 victory against their old rivals Cavan in the first round of the Ulster Championship. Speaking on Gaelic Lives podcast, the Ballybay man said they utterly bossed the midfield exchanges and from there […]
Hanratty: Croke Park will suit Monaghan
February 13, 2026
By Shaun Casey FORMER Monaghan forward Ciaran Hanratty believes the better surface at Croke Park will suit Monaghan’s front-foot style of play as they take on Dublin at HQ in round three of the National League on Saturday evening. Both sides have made poor starts to the campaign and are joint bottom of the Division […]
Bannigan reflects on first year in charge of Monaghan
November 20, 2025
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 […]
Flanagan delighted to deliver historic Emmet Óg success
October 1, 2025
By Shaun Casey SITTING down at the start of the season, Emmet Óg set their sights on claiming Monaghan Senior Championship success for the first time ever and Enda Flanagan, in his first year in charge, was delighted to deliver that silverware. They certainly had to do it the hard way against Donaghmoyne, the dominant […]
Half a lifetime: The story of Darren Hughes
September 4, 2025
Darren Hughes has called time on his Monaghan career after two decades and over 200 senior appearances. He’ll go down as one of the county’s all-time greats. He spoke with Michael McMullan THE Croke Park dressing room and the days afterwards is no window for rash decisions. With June’s defeat to Donegal still in the […]