Cavan a “big task” says Farney boss Hughes


By Shaun Casey A DERBY-DAY clash with near neighbours Cavan awaits Monaghan in round two of the Lory Meagher Cup this weekend and Farney manager Arthur Hughes says the challenge his side face “will not be simple.” Cavan were surprising winners when the sides last clashed in the competition back in 2023 but Monaghan had […]


McGuinness keen to avoid Farney pain repeat


By Michael McMullan JIM McGuinness has only lost one Ulster Championship game as Donegal manager, their 2013 final against Sunday’s opponents Monaghan. After their opening-day round win over Derry, the Tir Chonaill County may be stronger still with some players possibly back in contention as they try and avoid the Farney hoodoo. Michael Langan just […]


Monaghan switch into championship mode


Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan has been impressed by the efforts of his squad and management team to date. He spoke with Michael McMullan ahead of Sunday’s clash with Donegal GABRIEL Bannigan has another Monaghan session in the bank. It’s time for home. Like all his interviews, there is positivity. You can sense a camp growing on […]


Teams named for Monaghan’s Rossie rematch


By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN manager Gabriel Bannigan has made one change to his team ahead go Saturday’s NFL Division Two final with Roscommon at Croke Park (7.15pm) Stephen O’Hanlon starts ahead of Kevin Loughran from their defeat to Down. There is also an appearance in the 26 for Karl O’Connell. Advertisement Monaghan lost the Division […]


Ulster’s first-time NFL winners


Shaun Casey looks back on Ulster county’s maiden Division One successes Armagh Armagh’s one and only National League title came 20 years ago during a golden period of success for the Orchard County. Following on from their historic All-Ireland win in 2002, Armagh backed it up with a first ever NFL title in 2005, beating […]


Farney eye Rossie rematch


NFL DIVISION TWO FINAL Monaghan v Roscommon Saturday, Croke Park, 7.15pm By Michael McMullan THERE is little surprise Monaghan and Roscommon are locking horns on Saturday. Both were relegated from the top flight last year. And both have quality. When the Monaghan bus pulled out of the Hyde after their defeat to the Rossies earlier […]