McCarron a Jack of all trades says McArdle


By Shaun Casey JACK McCarron made the telling difference for Scotstown last Sunday, kicking half a dozen points as they overcame Inniskeen by three points to reclaim the Mick Duffy Cup for the eighth time in eleven seasons – something team captain Damian McArdle was thankful for. McCarron, following in his father Ray’s footsteps by claiming championship gold […]


“It was hard to get going for McKenna Cup games towards the end of my career”


FORMER Monaghan star Stephen Gollogy looks back at some of his memories… Name: Stephen Gollogly Teams played for: Carrickmacross Emmets, Patrician High School, University Limerick, Chicago Wolfe Tones, Monaghan. Current involvement in the GAA: Advertisement I run my own website www.gaatacticsboard.com, selling sporting products to coaches and players. Do online posts on current trends in […]


Donaghmoyne determined to secure status


By Shaun Casey IT’S do or die for Donaghmoyne on Sunday afternoon when they host Magheracloone as both sides hope to retain their senior status. Donaghmoyne manager David Lennon’s hails this as a must win for all sides involved in the four-team relegation group. “It’s a must win for all teams,” said Lennon. “Ballybay can […]


Martin still keeping the faith


By Daire Walsh ON August 27 in Aghabog, former Monaghan goalkeeper Linda Martin began the latest chapter in her extraordinary club championship story. Back in 2003 – in her very first year playing top-tier adult football – Martin was between the sticks as Donaghmoyne claimed a maiden triumph in the Farney County’s Senior Championship. Given […]


Monaghan announce new sponsorship deal


MONAGHAN have announced Activ8 Solar Energies, Ireland’s premier domestic and commercial solar company, as the sponsor of both Monaghan’s men’s football and hurling teams for the next three years. The sponsorship sets the stage for an exciting era of growth and development with the GAA in Monaghan. It comes after a season that saw Monaghan win […]


O’Dowd set for McEntee reunion


By Kieran Lynch ON Saturday, Clontibret host Inniskeen in a top of the table clash in Group Two of the Monaghan Senior Football Championship, with the potential to jump above them and move into first place. However, because that game throws in at 6pm, with Donaghmoyne facing Scotstown at 3pm, Clontibret manager Mick O’Dowd believes […]


JACK MADDEN: The imbalance of power


By Jack Madden PATRICK McCarry of Sports Joe summated what has become an alternate dimension. “Manchester United take the money and run on distasteful visit to Dublin.” Too many shirts and ties. Elite level soccer is no longer a game of the people. The RTÉ Kevin Moran documentary a few months back was an insight […]


Down’s Jack Turley claims senior title in inaugural Monaghan Wallball Open


LAST Saturday saw the inaugural Monaghan Wallball Open handball tournament take place in Beech Hill College in Monaghan Town, hosted by the Monaghan County Handball Board. Jack Turley from County Down claimed the Senior Open title against local player Terry McElvaney of the Monaghan Harps club on a scoreline of 21-11 after a fantastic battle […]


JACK MADDEN: The journey goes on


By Jack Madden PROCRASTINATION. July 14th, County Monaghan. “Friday night, I’m going nowhere. All the lights are changing, green to red. Turning over TV stations Advertisement Situations running through my head.” Anticipation. July 15th, County Dublin. “Saturday, I’m running wild And all the lights are changing, red to green. Moving through the crowds I’m pushing […]