Monaghan United 6-1 Kildare County

A Karl Bermingham hat-trick helped Monaghan United storm from behind to record an emphatic 6-1 victory at Kingspan Century Park over First Division basement side Kildare County.

After a drab first half, County went ahead through a fine Philly Hughes individual goal on 50 minutes.

Three predatory finishes from Bermingham within eight minutes (59, 64, 66) set United up for a memorable comeback, with David Freeman contributing a brace (76, 82) from close range as Kildare’s resistance crumbled.

Cathal O’Connor completed the punishment in the 86th minute.