Clones have a senior ladies team returning this season. Michaela Freeman is buzzing about pulling her home jersey back on again. Declan Flanagan is part of the management. They spoke to Michael McMullan… THE excitement in Michaela Freeman’s voice tells more than words ever can. Having the chance to pull on the Clones jersey again […]
Monaghan hanging on by a thread
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March 11, 2026
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
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February 21, 2026
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 […]
Cremartin’s 2011 story: A year to remember
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February 2, 2026
Shaun Casey looks back on Cremartin’s rollercoaster year of 2011 NOT many club teams win a league and championship double and still ponder on what might have been. For Cremartin’s class of 2011, they still look back at the one they missed, rather than the two they won. The club secured a first Monaghan junior […]
Stag party and injuries further deplete Monaghan for Lancashire test
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January 30, 2026
By Shaun Casey IT’S a tough time for the Monaghan hurlers at the minute, who are dealing with a depleted squad for a number of various reasons, but manager Arthur Hughes is still hopeful they can turn things around in Division Four. The Farney men were well beaten in their opening round tie against Sligo, […]
Armagh name squad for NFL opener in Clones
January 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH have named their team for this Sunday’s NFL opener with Monaghan in Clones. Blaine Hughes starts between the posts with Aaron McKay and Tiernan Kelly listed in the heart of their defence. Belleek’s Callum O’Neill will be partnered by Andrew Murnin. Advertisement Conor Turbitt, Oisin Conaty and Oisin O’Neill are key […]
Five Monaghan changes for McKenna Cup semi-final
January 14, 2026
By Michael McMullan GABRIEL Bannigan has made five changes to his side for Wednesday’s Dr McKenna Cup semi-final (Inniskeen 7.30pm) Goalkeeper Jack Kiernan, Darragh Treanor, Dessie Ward, skipper Mícheál Bannigan and newcomer Alistair Stewart come in. Stewart played in Emyvale’s run to the Ulster junior final with clubmate Karl Gallagher one of five players named […]
Monaghan season preview: Safety first for Farney
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January 10, 2026
Surviving the shark-infested waters of top-flight football is Monaghan’s pressing priority, writes Shaun Casey SAFETY will be the name of the game for Monaghan, and the height of their early season ambitions will be to hold on tightly to the Division One status. They fought so hard last season to get back up playing top […]
Gaelic Life Team of the week
January 7, 2026
THERE was a week of key club games for Ulster teams with the Dr McKenna Cup also kicking the county season into action. Here are the star players. 1 JAMES MCBENNETT Dromintee Restarts were sensational for the majority of the side’s Ulster triumph at St Paul’s. 2 RYAN O’TOOLE Scotstown On a tough day for […]
Scotstown are determined to go one more step says McArdle
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January 3, 2026
By Shaun Casey IT was a different kind of Christmas in Scotstown this year, but captain Damien McArdle wouldn’t change it for the world. Instead of enjoying the usual celebrations that come with the festive period, Scotstown were on the pitch, plotting the downfall of St Brigid’s. This Sunday, the Roscommon men stand between David […]