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
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
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 […]
From the archive….Monaghan All-Ireland dreams end as Tyrone take Ulster U-21 honours
April 18, 2026
10 years ago… MONAGHAN’S U-21 All-Ireland hopes came to an end at the semi-final stage as Cork beat them 2-15 to 1-16 to set up a final date with Mayo. Dessie Ward, Ryan McAnespie and Conor McCarthy were main players on the side but it was Doohamlet’s Barry McGinn – a star at schools level […]
Monaghan name team ahead of Cavan clash
April 17, 2026
By Shaun Casey GABRIEL Bannigan has named his squad to face Cavan on Sunday in the opening round of the Ulster Championship at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones. Some of the bigger names that missed out during the league through injury don’t make the starting 15, but have been listed among the subs. Conor McCarthy and […]
MATCH PREVIEW: The renewal of a historic rivalry
April 16, 2026
ULSTER SFC QUARTER-FINAL MONAGHAN V CAVAN Sunday, Clones, 3pm By Niall Gartland Advertisement HERE’S a quote to whet the appetite. The late, great Nudie Hughes, Monaghan to the bone, giving his take on their ever-combustible rivalry with Cavan. “The goading is relentless. “When we were going well in the ’80s and winning a first Ulster […]
The U-20 race begins to heat up
April 13, 2026
TYRONE put their Ulster and All-Ireland titles on the line against neighbours Derry on Wednesday night in Find Insurance Celtic Park. They went down to Armagh last week with the Orchard County joining Donegal in the semi-finals. Donegal were winners over Derry thanks to a late point from Shane Callaghan. Can are also at home […]
Ulster Championship 2026: Let the games begin
April 10, 2026
The Ulster Championship kicks into action with Sunday’s showdown between Armagh and Tyrone. Michael McMullan takes a look why it remains one of the best competitions in the calander. THERE is just something about Clones. Not everybody gets it, but Ulster Gaels, they just know. It’s a step back in time. A lick of paint […]
Cavan get ready to meet their old friends Monaghan
April 8, 2026
“The Ulster SFC kicked off with a bang for Cavan as they hit three second-half goals to see off neighbours Monaghan in Clones.” So began the RTÉ match report for Cavan’s rather unexpected Ulster Championship preliminary victory over Monaghan at Clones in 2024. How they’d love for more of the same when they lock swords […]