By Shaun Casey THERE is a unique buzz around Monaghan this week with both the ladies and the men’s teams competing in Ulster finals, and experienced defender Maeve Monaghan is enjoying the build-up. On Saturday, the ladies travel to Brewster Park, Enniskillen to take on Intermediate holders Cavan while, 24 hours later, the men’s representatives […]
Greene and Cavan looked forward to shot at provincial glory
May 12, 2026
By Shaun Casey AFTER the heartache of losing the Division Two league final just a month ago, Cavan are hoping to make amends in this weekend’s provincial decider, according to wing-back Sinead Greene. The Breffni side are the defending Ulster Intermediate champions and face an old adversary Monaghan in Saturday’s showpiece at Brewster Park, Enniskillen. […]
Monaghan ladies bidding for redemption says Duffy
May 1, 2026
By Shaun Casey THE Monaghan players need no reminding of their clash with Down two years ago. The Ulster Intermediate Championship title was on the line at Clones and during the early exchanges of the second half, it was all but over. Down had sailed into a comfortable ten-point lead with goals from Eimear Fitzpatrick […]
Monaghan fall short in thriller
July 14, 2025
TG4 All-Ireland IFC semi-final Laois 5-7 Monaghan 1-12 By Mark Comerford LAOIS booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate final after an epic encounter with Monaghan at Pearse Park in Longford. Four goals in the first half and a fifth late on were enough to earn a return to Croke Park where they will […]
Monaghan aim to bounce back after shock defeat
June 24, 2025
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN face a second trip to Clare this season for Sunday’s All-Ireland Ladies SFC quarter-final. A shock one-point defeat to Wicklow saw them miss out on top spot and home advantage but it has sharpened the focus. “I don’t think any of us really expected it after having such a good game against Cavan,” […]
Garland and Monaghan step into the unknown as they eye top spot
June 13, 2025
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN captain Amy Garland switched from the familiar to the unknown this weekend as they continue their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship campaign. After victory over neighbours Cavan, who they know inside out, the Farney County make the trip to Wicklow with the chance to top their group. It’s been a busy time for the […]
Monaghan ladies hoping to make it three from four
February 20, 2025
By Niall Gartland TWO wins from three ain’t bad, but Monaghan interim manager Darren Swift believes they could easily be heading into Sunday’s home tie against Cork with an unblemished record of results. The Farney County won their opening Division Two encounters against Roscommon and Tipperary before being denied by a sucker-punch goal on their […]
Monaghan set for different role as Farney campaign throws in
January 25, 2025
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN ladies have had a recent management change but that hasn’t altered their focus ahead of the National League says Maeve Monaghan. The Farney ladies are on the road for the opening round as they take on Roscommon this weekend. Darren Greenan guided Monaghan to the Ulster Intermediate final last season, where […]
McGuinness rejoices as Emyvale scale the Monaghan mountain
October 3, 2024
By Niall McCoy IF you get knocked down, and down again, and down another eight times after that, well all you can do is keep getting back up – and after Sunday’s Monaghan final victory, Emyvale’s legs aren’t feeling as shaky anymore. The Oriel final is always a big occasion, but the 2024 version carried intrigue […]
Maeve hoping the Monaghan ladies can salvage their season
June 13, 2024
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN have suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two championship outings, but they can save their season and extend their championship run with a win against Offaly on Sunday. The Farney ladies lost the Ulster final to Down by the minimum of margins having produced an incredible second-half comeback. They then conceded […]