Tyrone and Monaghan advance to semi-finals


By John Fallon TYRONE, Monaghan, Laois and Westmeath have advanced to the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship after two of the quarter-finals went to extra-time on a weekend of drama. The 2022 champions Laois will now meet a Monaghan side bidding for their first title in the grade in the semi-finals, while Westmeath, […]


Monaghan now have both eyes on Donegal challenge


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have had both eyes on Donegal since Monday morning’s draw turned up Saturday afternoon’s All-Ireland quarter-final clash. It’s a repeat of the Farney’s two-point defeat when the sides met in the Ulster Championship. For Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan, it didn’t matter who was coming down the tracks. Donegal, Galway and Dublin […]


The variation of Monaghan’s championship steps


Monaghan were relegated last season and saw ace attacker Conor McManus depart the inter-county scene. Michael McMullan took at look at their championship story this season ahead of Saturday’s return to Croke Park… IMAGINE Conor McManus under the new rules. It’s hard not to think what Monaghan’s hand could’ve looked like. His body just said […]


Mohan in fitness race for Saturday’s Donegal rematch


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Gabriel Bannigan says Gary Mohan’s injury is progressing well but the Truagh man isn’t back in full training. The Farney boss said it will be a late call on Mohan’s involvement as they plan for a Croke Park date with Donegal on Saturday. After a spate of injuries hit the […]


REVEALED: The All-Ireland quarter-final lineup is complete


By Michael McMullan ALL-IRELAND champions Armagh were already paired with Kerry in this weekend’s quarter-finals but Monday morning’s draw revealed the other three ties. With Armagh having played Dublin and Galway in their group, combined with repeat provincial final pairings not being permitted, that fixture is already set. All-Ireland quarter-finals Armagh v Kerry Tyrone v […]


Two changes for Monaghan ahead to Down clash


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have named their team for Sunday’s top of the table clash with Down (BOX IT Atheltic Grounds, 4pm) The Farney County will be without the ijnjured Gary Mohan as they eye victory, top spot in the group and an All-Ireland quarter-final spot. Also out since their win over Louth is Killian […]


Doohamlet’s glory days


By Shaun Casey WHEN it rains it pours. Doohamlet had no real Intermediate Championship history worth talking about before the early noughties. Two final appearances were accompanied by two defeats in 2003 and 2005. But something was brewing. This same team had won two Junior Championship titles in the space of a couple of years […]


All-Ireland Round Three fixture details announced


By Michael McMullan THE GAA have announced the fixture details for the All-Ireland SFC Round Three games on the weekend of June 14/15. There are two all-Ulster clashes down for decision including a top of the table meeting of Down and Monaghan that will decide a quarter-final spot. Tyrone take on Cavan knowing a win […]


Daly hoping sparkling season continues


By Niall Gartland WHY stop now? Cavan ladies have collected two pieces of silverware already this season, and now they’re primed for an all-out assault on All-Ireland Intermediate honours. After winning nothing of note at adult level since all the way back in 2013, Cavan ladies recently cruised to an Ulster Intermediate title triumph over […]


Jennifer Duffy: Monaghan’s player for all occasions


Jennifer Duffy has played in a range of positions for Monaghan and she’ll be a vital cog as the Farney County step into the All-Ireland race on Sunday. Daire Walsh writes… WHILE most footballers are elevated to senior inter-county status in relatively low-key affairs, the polar opposite was the case for Monaghan’s Jennifer Duffy back […]