Taste of success has Galway hungry for more 

Galway fired out a warning that they could prove a force in the Ulster All-Ireland Championship by the manner in which they clinched the Allianz League Division Two trophy at Croke Park yesterday.

McCarron heads Monaghan charge 

Monaghan moved into a four-way tie at the top of the Allianz Football League Division One with a comfortable win over Roscommon in Inniskeen yesterday.

O'Rourke's side moving up in the world as title quest gathers pace 

Monaghan manager Malachy O'Rourke has every reason for feeling satisfied now that his side have joined Dublin and Tyrone as pacesetters in division one of the Allianz Football League.

McManus back to inspire Monaghan 

Monaghan advanced to the Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals as Section B winners after they got the better of a plucky St Mary's University outfit in Inniskeen last night.

O'Rourke can lead us to greater things: Beggan 

Fermanagh schoolteacher Malachy O'Rourke is clearly rated top of the class - in Monaghan.

Dominant Donaghmoyne retain their All-Ireland crown 

Donaghmoyne wrote their own chapter in Ulster GAA history when they retained the All-Ireland Senior Club Ladies Football title yesterday.

Monaghan SFC final: Scotstown on the march again as Heaphey and Hughes sparkle 

Last year's beaten Ulster club finalists Scotstown retained the Monaghan SFC title with a four-point win over Clontibret in yesterday's final in front of an attendance of almost 4,000 at Castleblayney.

Poll: Dublin or Mayo - Who will win Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final? 

Can Mayo win a first All Ireland title in 65 years by beating a Dublin side regarded by many as the greatest the game has ever seen? We want you to tell us who you believe will leave Croke Park as champions on Sunday.

O'Rourke's future is unclear after shock defeat 

Monaghan manager Malachy O'Rourke wasn't making any comment on his future or that of his players after they were dumped out of the Championship in a shock defeat against Longford in Clones on Saturday.

Superior Donegal edge Monaghan to make it six finals in succession 

The biggest disappointment was that it had to end some time. A fascinating and ferocious replay that was every bit as gripping as the first instalment concluded with Donegal - having been much the better side throughout - prevailing by just a point to book a berth in their...

There's still plenty to work on, says O'Rourke 

If you are looking for a man to wax lyrical in the immediate aftermath of a game, Monaghan manager Malachy O'Rourke is not your man.

Tyrone's payback mission adds extra edge to Ulster U21 showpiece 

If tonight's Ulster Under-21 football Championship final needed any more spice, it comes for Tyrone under the category of unfinished business against Monaghan at the Athletic Grounds (throw-in 8pm).

Oriel beat drop while Cavan gain promotion 

Monaghan produced an outstanding final quarter of football in the decidedly old-school venue of Castleblayney to preserve their top-flight status, when they edged Donegal out 1-10 to 1-9.

Armagh young guns are flattened by cool Monaghan 

Monaghan left Armagh floundering in their slipstream in this Ulster Under-21 football championship semi-final at Pairc Esler, Newry.

Students teach Monaghan a lesson 

Ulster University made an impressive start to the Dr McKenna Cup with a 10-point win over Monaghan in Clones yesterday. Despite lining out without some of their star players, UU ran out convincing winners, with 10 players getting scores, led by Evan Regan and Cailean O'Boyle who hit a combined total of 2-5.

Tyrone and Monaghan clash is sure to crank up the heat 

The Kildare-Kerry and Dublin-Fermanagh All-Ireland quarter-final ties produced one scarcely credible statistic last Sunday - not a single card was brandished in either game.

Corey key to success: Monaghan's man-marker snuffs out threat of Murphy - again 

One of the most astonishing statistics being bounced around the place since Monaghan's Ulster final victory over Donegal, concerns the impact of Donegal's captain, Michael Murphy.

Second success all the sweeter for O'Rourke 

They say you win a breakthrough title for the people who follow and support you, and the second triumph is always for yourself.

Colin Walshe aiming for redemption 

As tough as Monaghan were getting it in the All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Dublin last year, their resistance collapsed after Colin Walshe ruptured his cruciate ligament.

Malachy O'Rourke expected final showdown with Donegal 

Malachy O'Rourke is not in the least surprised that his Monaghan side will again be crossing swords with Donegal in the Ulster final on Sunday.

Fermanagh boss McGrath still seeing red over McCluskey 

Although Fermanagh managed to negotiate their qualifier tie against Antrim without experienced defender Ryan McCluskey, manager Pete McGrath reserved some stinging criticism for the Central Hearings Committee's decision not to overturn his suspension following a red...

Drug ban a tough lesson: O'Rourke 

This win put a nice end to a week that troubled Monaghan GAA, with the revelation that it was county panellist Thomas Connolly who had failed a drugs test earlier in the season.

Ernemen see red as hopes are shattered 

Ten points separated these Ulster neighbours at the final whistle of yesterday's Ulster semi-final, but another example of the fine margins that exist in this competition came into play with two contentious refereeing decisions.

Monaghan are only edged out by single point against Dubs 

It's a sign of the times that a team walks away from Croke Park with congratulations ringing in their ears for losing narrowly to Dublin.

Pitch criticised as Donegal sail on against Monaghan 

It was a game that probably shouldn't have gone ahead, but Donegal booked their place in the Ulster U21 final for the third year in a row at Healy Park, Omagh last night after a late pitch inspection.

Malachy O'Rourke is so keen to maintain Monaghan's momentum 

Derry, Donegal and Tyrone have all fallen to Monaghan in Division One of the Allianz Football League to date.

Ice-Cool Conor McCarthy inspires Monaghan to victory 

An eight-point haul from Conor McCarthy proved decisive as Monaghan turned on the style in the second half to see off 13-man Derry in the Ulster U21 quarter-final last night.

Monaghan win helps chances of survival 

Monaghan enhanced their chances of surviving in Division One of the Allianz Football League when they showed tremendous staying power to squeeze out Donegal by 0-9 to 1-4 yesterday.

Conor McManus absence too big a loss for Monaghan 

Monaghan might have known it was not to be their day in Division One against Mayo yesterday when ace marksman Conor McManus withdrew from their side to be replaced by Owen Duffy.

Committee set to examine referee's derby clash report 

The Competitions Control Committee of the Ulster Council are set to meet tonight to discuss the contents of the referee's report arising out of Sunday's heated McKenna Cup derby clash between Cavan and Monaghan.

Jim McCorry prepares more changes for big test with Monaghan 

The first McKenna Cup for any incoming manager can be a tricky period akin to cramming before an exam, but Down manager Jim McCorry can see both perspectives of having an experimental squad as they travel to Clones to face Monaghan this Sunday (throw-in 2pm).

Monaghan left hanging on to win McKenna Cup opener 

Monaghan held off a late challenge from UUJ to win this free-flowing McKenna Cup opener at Castleblayney.

Clerkin caught by Cup fever 

Hard, really, to explain the attraction, or even the sense, that 2015 is upon us and the McKenna Cup is in the air.

O'Rourke, McBride dream ticket for Monaghan 

A Fermanagh native who is rapidly establishing himself as one of the top managers in the country and a Tyrone man with an inherent ability to pinpoint and nurture emerging talent will oversee Monaghan football for the next three years.

Monaghan to the four on All-Star list 

Four All-Star nominations for Monaghan is a strong indication that people sat up and took note of their progression in 2013, despite losing their Ulster crown, says Conor McManus.

Donegal, Armagh, Monaghan and Tyrone prove to be top 10 hit 

Four Ulster teams – Donegal, Armagh, Monaghan and Tyrone – are included in the latest top 10 football rankings, thus underlining that football in the province is currently in rude health.

Monaghan's progress gives Clerkin the desire to go on 

After experiencing an evening of shock and awe up close, Monaghan veteran Dick Clerkin was ideally-placed to offer a first-hand account of what Dublin can do to teams, following their 17-point win in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Classy Dublin sink Monaghan and cruise into last four 

What do you do when you are so far out in front of all the rest? Before Saturday nights' game, Dublin had won their two previous games by 16 points. This time they went to 17 and when you try to pierce or get under the skin of this Dublin team, through their figurehead, your...

Farney boss has utmost faith in his stars 

After the fun and games of last weekend, when a number of managers and selectors planted a few choice words of advice for referees about future opponents, Monaghan's manager Malachy O'Rourke is delighted no such gamesmanship has taken place so far with Marty Duffy set to take charge of their game against Dublin.

McManus is relishing chance to upset Dubs 

Conor McManus thought that after spending several months 'managing' a hip problem as he played his part in bringing Monaghan into Division One of the Allianz League, he had endured sufficient discomfort for one season.

O'Rourke faces up to daunting task 

The prospect of meeting Dublin either in the Leinster championship or All-Ireland series this summer has been enough to make even the most focused team tremble.

Biting Back: Monaghan have something up their sleeves 

On Saturday night, Monaghan's Christopher McGuinness left the Croke Park dressing rooms, glowing with the achievement of having hit the decisive score to seal the Oriel county's first Championship win in Croke Park in 84 years.

Farney shape up to conquer Dublin 

Funny how history repeats itself. Three years previously, a different 'outside' Kildare manager was answering questions about pre-game comments made in relation to an Ulster sides' gamesmanship, after a loss.

Monaghan go extra mile to banish their Croke misery 

It's not a contradiction in terms to label this as an error-ridden epic, one part Galway v Kerry 2008 with the torrential rain aspect, the other part Donegal v Kildare in 2011 for sheer longevity and twists and turns.

After losing the crown, Monaghan plan to bite back 

The six-day turnaround. For so long the bane of the losing Ulster finalists, the notion of having to face another game within a week of losing a provincial final has melted away with the restructuring of the backdoor system this season.

Ryan Porter helps Monaghan strengthen their hand 

A Tyrone man could play an important part in helping Monaghan into the All-Ireland quarter-finals when they meet Kildare in a Round 4B qualifier tie at Croke Park tomorrow.

Old guard could be inspiration for an Ulster double 

When Armagh and Monaghan embark on their All-Ireland football qualifier Round 4B missions against Meath and Kildare respectively in Saturday's attractive Croke Park double-bill, they will both lean heavily on the input of their more venerable warriors in a concerted bid to reach...

The 'Croker chokers' label is definitely one to lose 

It was the All-Ireland semi-final of 1930, against Kildare of all teams, when Monaghan last won a Championship game in Croke Park. It seems a crazy statistic, especially since Monaghan have become accustomed to winning at the Jones Road venue with successive league final...

Tyrone girls step it up to claim a place in semi-final 

Tyrone and Cavan ladies have booked round two All-Ireland senior qualifier ties with Monaghan and Laois respectively following weekend wins.

Let's get with the programme and put the tactics aside 

On Sunday, the priest celebrating Mass in Aughnacloy took very little heed of the few Donegal jerseys scattered around the back of the church, offering up a prayer that "Our neighbours in Monaghan" would prevail in the Ulster final.