Well-known whistler Martin McNally says that the GAA could take a leaf out of rugby’s book when it comes to respecting referees. Shaun Casey writes… THE GAA held a national Respect the Referee Day last weekend to raise awareness of the respect and support that our match officials deserve. Monaghan native Martin McNally, who took […]
RTÉ to commit to second highlights programme, BBC to show All-Ireland final across network
October 25, 2022
BBC are to broadcast an All-Ireland final across their TV network while RTÉ have committed to a second highlights programme in two of the main takeaways from the GAA right’s deal for 2023 to 2027 announced today. The new packages come a day after Sky Sports and the GAA ended their broadcast arrangement. BBC will […]
McAree steps down from Scotstown
October 24, 2022
SCOTSTOWN are on the look-out for a new manager after Colin McAree stepped down from his post at the end of three successful seasons at the helm. The former Farney minor boss, appointed in 2020, steered the club to back-t0-back senior titles before seeing his side lose out to Ballybay in this year’s decider. McAree […]
Monaghan ratify minor managers
September 23, 2022
By Michael McMullan MONAGHAN have appointed a new minor football manager, taking over from Mark Counihan who stepped down after last season. Former Farney star Dermot Malone was ratified on Thursday night after retiring from inter-county football last season. The Castleblaney man will have a backroom team consisting of Paul O’Connor, Joe O-Boyle and Adrian […]
Corey appointed as new Monaghan boss
September 22, 2022
By Shaun Casey VINNY Corey has been appointed as the new Monaghan senior football manager, replacing the outgoing Seamus McEnaney. The Clontibret clubman starred for the Farney County when they ended their 25-year win for Ulster success in 2013 and collected a second provincial medal two seasons later. Corey, who retired from playing duty in […]
A journey well travelled – The story of Gráinne McKenna
September 10, 2022
By Daragh Small THERE is inherent anxiety surrounding a potential meeting with her native county down the road but for now, Gráinne McKenna is at home in Limerick. She has taken to her adopted county, followed them to Croke Park for on All-Ireland final day, and even gone on to wear the famous green jersey […]
Ulster players among All-Star football nominations
September 8, 2022
By Shaun Casey ULSTER champions Derry, Monaghan and Armagh all have players in the shortlist for All-Stars after their performances in the 2022 season. Derry landed the Anglo Celt Cup after 24 long years and reached the last eight of the All-Ireland series, only to see their campaign end in defeat to Galway. Seven of […]
Ulster players among All-Star football nominations
September 7, 2022
ULSTER champions Derry, Monaghan and Armagh have players in the shortlist for All-Stars after their performances in the 2022 season, with Derry’s Ethan Doherty shortlisted for Young Player of the Year. Seven of Derry’s winning team have been shortlisted with Jack McCarron (Monaghan) Armagh’s Jarly Óg Burns, Rory Grugan, Stefan Campbell, Rian O’Neill and Ethan […]
The experience of a lifetime
August 29, 2022
Monaghan footballer Sean Jones didn’t know what to expect when he headed to Chicago club Padraig Pearses for the summer, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences of his life By Niall Gartland CONOR Meyler, Michael McKernan, Rian O’Neill and more. It won’t have escaped your notice that Chicago club Parnells […]
Monaghan appointment hits stumbling block
August 25, 2022
MASSIVE uncertainty surrounds the appointment of a successor to Monaghan manager Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney. The Irish News reported yesterday that former Dublin player Jason Sherlock and current Ballymun Kickham’s manager Brendan Hackett have withdrawn from the process while Mark Counihan, another leading contender, was informed recently that he hasn’t been given the job. It is understood that Counihan […]