National Football League Division One Kildare v Monaghan Sunday, Newbridge, 2.45pm By Shaun Casey LAST weekend Monaghan finally got their first win of the league campaign and their first victory since beating Donegal in the McKenna Cup final. It was the same opposition Seamus McEnaney’s men downed last Sunday, finally picking up the two points […]
Taking it all in his stride – The Irish Yank Daniel McKenna
By Michael McMullan EIGHT years ago Daniel McKenna was selected on the Gaelic Life Football Team of the Year. His performances for Truagh Gaels had culminated in 1-7 from play as they landed the All-Ireland Intermediate title in Croke Park. He turned 30 last month and his life has spanned both sides of the Atlantic. Son […]
Ballybay boss on the hunt for new talent
By Shaun Casey BALLYBAY are part of the chasing pack in Monaghan that are hoping to break the Scotstown stranglehold on the Mick Duffy Cup. Jerome Johnston, a Kilcoo native, heads into his second season in charge of the men in maroon, alongside Mark Doran. The pair led Ballybay to the last four of the […]
IN FOCUS: Malone’s Road
By Shaun Casey LAST December, Monaghan stalwart Dermot Malone stepped away from the inter-county scene following 12 years of service in the blue and white. Known for his work-rate and his warrior-like approach around the middle of the field, persistent knee trouble meant Malone had to say goodbye and hang up the boots. The Castleblayney […]
A look at the characters in the Clontibret camp
WE asked Clontibret’s Conor Doyle to give us an insight into the various dressing rooms has been in an a look at the characters. Name: Conor Doyle. Age: 22. Teams played for: Clontibret O’Neills, Monaghan (u-14s-u-21s), St Pat’s College and DCU. Advertisement Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why Dessie Mone and […]
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Both Tir Chonaill and the Farney men had contrasting fortunes last time out
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Farney men found a way in 2013
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Farney legend reflects on his journey in his county colours









