There are two plum Ulster semi-finals this weekend. After Down’s electrifying win over Donegal, the Gaels of Ulster can taste another dose of action. Former Monaghan Karl O’Connell helps explain why. Michael McMullan writes… There were so many turning points in Down’s win over Donegal, it’s impossible to know where to dig the spade into […]
Report: Three first half goals shoot champions Tyrone to a third successive Ulster title
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April 29, 2026
Ulster U-20 FC Tyrone 4-19 Monaghan 0-22 By Michael McMullan Three first-half goals shot Tyrone to a third successive Ulster title on Wednesday night with victory over Monaghan in the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. The Red Hands scored all of their tally from play with their display of direct football once they got a grip of […]
O’Connor aiming to halt personal Athletic Grounds hoodoo
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April 27, 2026
By Shaun Casey PAUL O’Connor has been involved in plenty of big days at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, but getting over the line in a final is an itch he’s aiming to scratch this Wednesday evening. O’Connor led Ballymacnab to back-to-back Armagh SFC county finals in 2018 and 2019 alongside Bernie Murray, but came unstuck […]
WATCH: Monaghan see off Armagh to book Ulster final spot with Tyrone
April 23, 2026
GOALS from Max McGinnity and Killian Kearns shot Monaghan to a first Ulster u-20 final since 2021. The sides were level at 0-4 each before McGinnity’s goal put Monaghan 1-6 to 0-6 ahead at the half-time. Paul O’Connor’s side went five up with Kearns coming off the bench to bag to goals. They will face […]
O’Connor delighted with improving squad depth as Monaghan reach u-20 decider
April 23, 2026
By Shaun Casey THE impact off the bench was crucial for Monaghan in their Ulster u-20 Championship semi-final victory over Armagh, with Killian Kearns striking two late goals, both set up by Tommy Mallen. The two lads added a real spark once they were introduced to the encounter and with Max Maguire getting another 60 […]
Tyrone and Monaghan set for u-20 decider
April 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan Tyrone and Monaghan will meet in next Wednesday's Ulster u-20 final. Reigning champions Tyrone came from 0-7 to 0-1 down at half-time to overcome Donegal in Convoy. The home side were left to rue nine first-half wides when they were in control of the game. Advertisement Peter Colton hit Tyrone's only score […]
Team news: Senior star Roarty named as U20 semi-final teams released
April 22, 2026
By Michael McMullan BOTH Ulster semi-finals are down for decision tonight (Wednesday), both streamed live on TG4 YouTube. Donegal v Tyrone (St Mary’s Convoy – Wednesday – 7.30pm) Finnbarr Roarty will be the most watched man in Convoy when Donegal welcome Ulster and All-Ireland champions Tyrone. The Tyrone camp will have eyes locked into the […]
Knockout element won’t alter Armagh’s mindset says O’Hagan ahead of Monaghan semi-final
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April 21, 2026
By Shaun Casey WHILE it’s all about knockout now in the Ulster u-20 Championship, Armagh boss Barry O’Hagan says his side have treated all their outings like it’s their last. The Orchard County topped the group with three wins from three, seeing off rivals Down and Tyrone either side of a landslide triumph over Cavan. […]
Ulster players named on GAA Team of the Week
April 20, 2026
SIX Ulster players were named on the GAA teams of the week. Down's Caolan Taggart stood out as they began the Joe McDonagh Cup with victory over Antrim. On the football front, Lachlan Murray and Conor Doherty starred as Derry were winners over Antrim. Monaghan beat Cavan in Clones with help from Stephen Mooney, Rory […]
The waiting game: Ryan McAnespie looks into another injury battle
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April 18, 2026
By Shaun Casey CROKE Park may be the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ for most people, and anyone who pulls on a pair of boots wants to play there, but Monaghan stalwart Ryan McAnespie has had plenty of nightmares at the Dublin venue in recent times. He hobbled off the hallowed turf during last year’s All-Ireland quarter-final […]