Lory Meagher Cup final Monaghan v Lancashire Saturday, Croke Park, 1pm, Live on TG4 By Shaun Casey Advertisement SITTING in the Kingspan Breffni Park changing rooms on April 22 after succumbing to their nearest rivals Cavan by three points, the dejected Monaghan players felt another year had slipped through their fingers. They had one point to […]
Armagh hurlers hoping for revenge
March 24, 2023
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH’S first objective for 2023 was met last Saturday as they reached the semi-finals of the Division 3A league with a one-point win over Fermanagh. They’ll now face Monaghan, with the prize on offer a spot in the league final against Roscommon and a shot at promotion. Monaghan overcame the Orchard County […]
Monaghan eager to learn from harsh lessons – Garland
March 17, 2023
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN suffered their first defeat of 2023 last weekend, and it was a heavy one with Mayo claiming a huge 27-point win. The Farney men have the chance to bounce back right away with a home clash against Roscommon and Niall Garland is confident they can do that. “Mayo gave us a good […]
Monaghan hurlers are flying high
February 24, 2023
By Shaun Casey THE Monaghan hurlers are flying high and couldn’t have wished for a better start to their Division 3A league campaign. Two late victories over Fermanagh and Armagh sees them top of the table and in brilliant form ahead of their round three tussle with Louth. Monaghan manager Arthur Hughes admits that before […]
‘Blayney hoping to overcome lengthy lay-off
November 5, 2022
By Kieran Lynch MONAGHAN Senior Hurling champions Castleblayney are hoping that a long lay-off since their last competitive game won’t affect them this weekend when they take on Liatroim in the Ulster Intermediate Hurling quarter-final. ‘Blayney were crowned Monaghan champions on August 28, when they defeated Carrickmacross 2-15 to 1-8, and their manager Kevin Maloney […]
Tricky tests for both Monaghan and Fermanagh
October 23, 2020
Farney and Erne men out in Championship action