Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Burke: Beggan is the number one player in the new game

Rory Beggan is the most valuable player in Gaelic football, according to Roscommon manager Davy Burke.

Football • 14 hrs

Monaghan captain Mícheál Bannigan got his side's first goal in less controversial fashion than their second

Monaghan pick up last-eight spot after Down battle

Monaghan beat Down 2-27 to 1-26 to book their place in the All-Ireland SFC last eight.

Football • 16 Jun

Sam Mulroy of Louth is tackled by Mícheál McCarville, left, and Killian Lavelle

Louth brought back down to earth by impressive Monaghan

Monaghan came away from Newbridge with an emphatic opening Group 4 win over neighbours Louth, with six points between the sides at the finish - 1-23 to 4-08.

Football • 24 May

David Mangan scored 0-10 for New York at Cusack Park

New York overcome Monaghan to reach Lory Meagher final

New York made their way into the final of the Lory Meagher Cup after a 1-29 to 2-13 win over Monaghan in Mullingar.

Hurling • 24 May

New York have high hopes ahead of Monaghan battle

New York will compete in an All-Ireland hurling competition for the first time in almost 20 years when they take on Monaghan in the Lory Meagher Cup semi-final in Mullingar this afternoon, and expectations are high in the Big Apple.

Hurling • 24 May

Monaghan boss slams New York inclusion as a 'disgrace'

Monaghan hurling manager Arthur Hughes has labelled the decision to hand New York a Lory Meagher semi-final spot without playing a game "an absolute disgrace" ahead of their clash in Mullingar on Saturday.

GAA • 22 May

Cork's Brian O'Driscoll kicked two two-pointers against Kerry

Big guns slower to exploit two-point rule - Whelan

Ciarán Whelan feels that the new two-point rule in Gaelic football has been embraced more by the underdogs in the early stages of the provincial championships.

Football • 23 Apr

Donegal were pushed all the way by Monaghan

Donegal pass Monaghan test to move on in Ulster

Ulster champions Donegal are through to another provincial semi-final after they held off a late surge from Monaghan in front of a crowd of more than 16,000 in Clones.

Football • 21 Apr

Monaghan captain Mícheál Bannigan with the Division 2

Monaghan's long-range prowess too much for Roscommon

A storming finish that included a Jack McCarron goal and Monaghan's sixth two-pointer of the evening was enough to burn off Roscommon and secure the NFL Division 2 silverware.

Football • 29 Mar

Keith Doyle of Roscommon and Mícheál McCarville of Monaghan compete for the ball at King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park on 16 February

Saturday's league finals: All you need to know

A guide to the first of the league deciders as Monaghan, Roscommon, Wexford and Limerick are Croke Park bound on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Mar

Donnacha McHugh of Mayo (L) in action against David Clifford of Kerry during the clash between the sides on 1 March in Castlebar

Paul Flynn's Allianz Football League finals verdicts

Paul Flynn casts an eye over the four Croke Park deciders, where Kerry v Mayo meet in the top-tier decider.

Football • 28 Mar

Gabriel Bannigan's Monaghan will contest the Division 2 final

Monaghan boss Bannigan looking forward to league final

Monaghan boss Gabriel Bannigan is pleased to have the opportunity to play in Croke Park after securing an immediate return to Division 1 ahead of the beginning of the Ulster Football Championship.

Football • 24 Mar

Both counties return to the division they came from after a year in the second tier

Monaghan earn promotion despite loss to relegated Down

Monaghan secured a quick return to Allianz Football League Division 1, despite losing in Clones to a Down side that are relegated even though they finished their campaign with two gutsy victories.

Football • 17 Apr

Monaghan's Stephen O'Hanlon gets away from Jack Kinlough of Meath

Monaghan edge towards promotion as they see off Meath

Ruthless Monaghan hit Meath hard and early at Pairc Tailteann, cruising to a comfortable win to leave themselves within touching distance of an immediate return to Division 1.

Football • 16 Mar

Sam Mulroy's 1-12 total counted for little in the end

Monaghan withstand Louth fightback to secure victory

Monaghan withstood a tremendous Louth fightback to go back joint top of Division two at Integral GAA Grounds in Drogheda.

Football • 02 Mar

Dylan Byrne of Monaghan in action against Conor Hand, right and Donie Smith of Roscommon

Murtagh's long-range prowess leads Roscommon revival

Diarmuid Murtagh spearheaded a second-half Roscommon revival, kicking four two-pointers to enable Davy Burke's men move top of the Division 2 table outright following a thriller against Monaghan at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.

Football • 16 Feb

Monaghan's Jack McCarron found the back of the net on his introduction from the bench

Monaghan beat Westmeath in free-scoring encounter

Monaghan made it two wins from two in Division 2 with a 2-29 to 2-21 win over Westmeath in Clones.

Football • 02 Feb

Ryan O'Neill of Cavan has his kick blocked by Monaghan pair Killian Lavelle (L) and Conor McCarthy

Monaghan hit their groove to reign on Cavan soil

Monaghan flexed their muscles to power past Cavan 2-22 to 0-20 at Kingspan Breffni Park in their Allianz Football League Division 2 clash.

Football • 25 Jan

Vinny Corey (R) has paid tribute to Conor McManus after his Monaghan retirement

Corey pays tribute to 'all-time great' McManus

Former Monaghan manager Vinny Corey has paid tribute to the brilliance of Conor McManus after the ace forward announced his inter-county retirement on Friday.

Football • 18 Jan

Conor McManus played a vital role in helping to bring provincial silverware back to Monaghan

Monaghan great McManus retires from inter-county duty

Monaghan legend Conor McManus has retired from intercounty football.

Football • 17 Jan

Ryan McGuigan of Clontibret in action against James Hamill of Scotstown

McCarron goal crucial as Scotstown reign in Monaghan

Scotstown retained the Monaghan SFC title with what ended up as a comfortable win over Clontibret in very challenging conditions in Clones.

Football • 27 Oct 24

Gabriel Bannigan is the new Monaghan manager

Bannigan confirmed as new Monaghan manager

Gabriel Bannigan has been confirmed as the new manager of Monaghan, replacing Vinny Corey who stepped down in August after two seasons in charge.

Football • 19 Sep 24

An emotional Conor McManus is consoled after the game

McManus admits 'clock is running out on my innings'

Conor McManus says he has made no decision on whether to retire from inter-county football, though he acknowledged that the "clock is running out on my innings" after Monaghan's exit from the championship.

Football • 23 Jun 24

Rob Finnerty collects possession near the end-line

Conroy shines as Galway eventually wear down Monaghan

Veteran Paul Conroy led the way as Galway came good against the wind in the second half to advance to the All-Ireland quarter-finals with a hard-earned 0-14 to 0-11 win over Monaghan at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 22 Jun 24

Barry McBennett of Monaghan celebrates after scoring his side's first goal

Monaghan end barren run to extend All-Ireland campaign

Substitute Barry McBennett struck the decisive goal, and 1-02 in all, as Monaghan ended their lengthy barren streak with a vital win to prolong their interest in the All-Ireland SFC.

Football • 16 Jun 24

Monaghan GAA