Player of the week: Aidan McFarland      


AIDAN McFarland was voted as last week’s Player of the Week. He stared as Largy College Clones landed All-Ireland glory. 15 AIDAN MCFARLAND Largy College Player of the Match as the Monaghan college claimed the All-Ireland D title. WATCH: Largy College Clones were crowned the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary School D Football Champions on Sunday […]


McErlain hoping Derry can learn from tough opener


By Michael McMullan DERRY u-20 manager Damian McErlain said his side’s hard-fought win over Monaghan will be a benefit going forward in the Ulster Championship. The Oakleafers needed a Tommy Rogers two-pointer in the closing stages to pull clear in Castleblayney. After trailing by three points early on, Derry hit four points without reply to […]


Rogers kicks Derry to first victory


Ulster U20 Championship Derry 0-14 Monaghan 1-8 By Michael McMullan DERRY were made to battle all the way as they began their Ulster U-20 campaign on a winning note on Wednesday night in Castleblayney. Advertisement Despite going behind to a settled Monaghan tea early on, Derry hit four points in a succession to lead at […]


Farney fate already sealed before Donegal date


By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN’S destiny has already been decided, so their clash with Ulster foes Donegal on Sunday afternoon is a dead rubber for them, outside of trying to get one of Jim McGuinness’ charges. The Tir Chonaill men defeated Monaghan twice during last year’s championship, knocking them out of both the Ulster and All-Ireland […]


Derry and Monaghan lock horns as the Ulster U20 Championship gets under way


Ulster U-20 FC By Michael McMullan THE Ulster U-20 Championship gets underway on Wednesday night with two games down for decision (both 7.30pm). Last year’s beaten finalists Donegal welcome Fermanagh to ‘The Scarvey’ in Buncrana as Group A gets under way. Advertisement The game of the night, also in Group A, is the clash of […]


Monaghan hanging on by a thread


By Shaun Casey SHOULD things work out in Monaghan’s favour, they may just cling onto their Division One status, as unlikely as that sounds. The Farney men have pulled off plenty of Houdini acts in the past, so if any county can pull it off, Monaghan can as they prepare for Sunday’s clash with Galway […]


Monaghan boss Bannigan vows to keep fighting


By Shaun Casey DESPITE sitting at the bottom of the Division One table, staring relegation in the face, Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan insists his side will come out swinging against Mayo this weekend. The Farney men have four games left to salvage their place in the top tier, having gained promotion from Division Two last […]