SUNDAY’S All-Ireland Minor final is obviously of seismic significance for both teams, but for Dermot Malone’s Monaghan side it’s a very historic occasion indeed. It’s the second time in the county’s history that they’ve reached an All-Ireland Minor Championship final and the first in living memory (their only other appearance was a two-point defeat to […]
All-Ireland semi-final details announced
July 2, 2023
By Michael McMullan THE GAA have finalised the semi-final details of this year’s All-Ireland SFC series. Champions Kerry will take on Derry on Sunday, July 16 at 4pm, a game which will be preceded by the All-Ireland JFC final. Dublin’s game with Monaghan take place the previous day, Saturday, July 15 (5.30pm) with the Tailteann […]
Orchard semi-final chances go ‘a Beggan’ as Farney prevail in shootout
July 2, 2023
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final Monaghan 0-14 Armagh 0-14 AET (Monaghan win 9-8 on penalties) RORY Beggan and Conor McManus were the Farney heroes as Monaghan booked their spot in the last four of the All-Ireland race after a gripping penalty shoot-out that went all the way to sudden death. McManus hit four points, including a pressure […]
JACK MADDEN: One apple doesn’t make an orchard
June 30, 2023
By Jack Madden THE early morning rush has been slightly different this past two Mondays, not so mundane. When it gets to the stage when the kids are making their own lunch, usually a window of chit-chat opens for any unoccupied hands and mouths, before everyone goes their separate ways. On Monday gone by, there […]
Armagh and Monaghan name teams for quarter-final clash
June 30, 2023
ARMAGH and Monaghan have named their teams for tomorrow’s All-Ireland quarter-final clash at Croke Park. Vinny Corey has named the same Monaghan starting team that claimed a knock-out win over Kildare a week ago, with Conor McManus named on the bench. Rian O’Neill, meanwhile, returns to the starting line up for Armagh after serving a […]
MATCH PREVIEW: Monaghan can add to highlight reel
June 30, 2023
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final Armagh v Monaghan Saturday, Croke Park, 6pm. Live on GAAGO By Niall McCoy Advertisement NICE neighbours, Monaghan and Armagh – but expect such friendliness to exit stage left when they meet in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park. There is a spark there when these two meet, of course, but the rivalry […]
Armagh to host All-Ireland minor final
June 26, 2023
By Michael McMullan ARMAGH’S BOX-IT Athletic Grounds will host next month’s all-Ulster clash of Derry and Monaghan in the All-Ireland minor final. It follows on from last season’s all-Connacht final between Galway and Mayo being hosted in Roscommon’s Dr Hyde Park. It will be the fourth time the counties have met at minor level this […]
Ulster derby in All-Ireland quarter-finals
June 26, 2023
THE draw has been made for the 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-finals set to kick into action next month. All-Ireland junior champions had back to back wins and have a home quarter-final against Monaghan while Tyrone will travel to Kildare. The ties are as follows: Wexford (H) v Leitrim Antrim (H) v Monaghan Kildare […]
All-Ireland quarter-final draws
June 26, 2023
By Michael McMullan THE draws for this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals has been made as the race for Sam Maguire hots up even more. There will a repeat of the 2021 final with champions Kerry set to face Tyrone. Armagh and Monaghan are set for an all-Ulster derby with Ulster champions Derry out against Cork […]
Malone: Monaghan mindsets have to change
June 23, 2023
By Shaun Casey MONAGHAN are 60 minutes away from their first All-Ireland Minor final since 1939 and standing in their way are 16-time winners Kerry. While the Farney County don’t have much success in terms of All-Ireland glory, manager Dermot Malone believes his side are where they deserve to be. “I don’t want people thinking it’s […]