By Shaun Casey TRAVELLING to Clones on Sunday afternoon, Monaghan fans may let their minds drift to what might have been having witnessed some last-day drama in recent seasons. Unfortunately for the Farney County, it’s not to be this year and Sunday will be their final game in the top tier until at least 2026. […]
By Michael McMullan Ulster GAA goalkeepers Rory Beggan and Charlie Smyth have another chance to impress scouts from NFL club at trial in Florida on Wednesday. Along with Wicklow goalkeeper Mark Jackson and another Irishman, Darragh Leader, they will take part in a NFL pro day at the University of South Florida. It will involve […]
By Niall McCoy TYRONE’S Division One campaign has been a real up and down affair – but they can take a major step towards safety with a home win over neighbours Monaghan on Saturday. It says it all about how tight the top flight has been that the Red Hands could still possibly make a […]
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN are the masters of survival and for the last ten seasons they’ve plied their trade in Division One but with two games remaining in the league, the Farney men are hanging onto their top tier status by their fingertips. They currently rest at the bottom of the table having lost their […]
By Alan Rodgers TWO more points on the Division One table just might be enough to secure Tyrone’s top flight survival as they prepare to meet Monaghan in this weekend’s crucial National League clash – but Red Hand assistant manager is wary of an Oriel kick. It’s rare for the Red Hands to be heading […]
THE National League continues this week with an important round of fixtures before we head into Super Saturday next weekend. Casting my mind back to my own playing days, St Patrick’s weekend and Easter weekend were two of the toughest for me in terms of sacrifice. I am not sure what it was about it, but […]
By Shaun Casey ARTHUR Hughes paints a pretty simple picture when assessing Monaghan’s chances of staying in Division 3A with two games against Sligo and Cavan, both away from home, remaining. Win both, and they’ll make the league semi-finals. Win one and Monaghan will secure their status. Lose both and their fate will be sealed […]
By Niall Gartland MAEVE Monaghan says that the positivity is back in Monaghan ladies football after a couple of lean years at senior inter-county level. Their team captain was delighted that they mustered a draw in their recent Division Two encounter against Donegal, a result that showed they’re on the right path under their manager Darren […]
By Shaun Casey TWO of Monaghan’s next three fixtures are on home soil and if anyone can survive when the going gets tough, it’s the Farney County, although things certainly won’t be straightforward. The first of those home games comes this weekend against Galway, with Tyrone (away) and Mayo (home) to follow. The Tribesmen aren’t […]
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN have a chance to bounce back from their recent defeat to Mayo when they host Armagh on Sunday, but the Farney County will still be sore from the last day out. Arthur Hughes’ side welcomed the Westerners to Castleblayney, the same venue they’ll host Armagh in this weekend, but were left […]
