Colm Shalvey

RTÉ Sport contributor

Clare's Aaron Griffin (R) takes on Dylan Byrne of Monaghan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones

Monaghan beat Banner to set up showdown with Down

Monaghan defeated a spirited Clare by 1-25 to 1-16 to set up a top-of-the-table All-Ireland SFC Group 3 showdown with Down.

Football • 01 Jun

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

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

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

Conor Grimes celebrates scoring Louth's second goal against Monaghan

Louth progress as Monaghan battle back for draw

Monaghan came from five points down midway through the second half to salvage a draw with neighbours Louth in front of over 11,000 in Clones.

Football • 25 Jun 24

Cavan edge out Monaghan in thrilling Ulster contest

The Ulster SFC kicked off with a bang for Cavan as they hit three second-half goals to see off neighbours Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Stephen Coen of Mayo in action against Killian Lavelle

Mayo end spring on a high with narrow win over Farney

Mayo signed off on the Allianz Football League with a late comeback to deny Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 24 Mar 24

David Clifford (l) celebrates with Seán O'Shea after scoring Kerry's second goal against Monaghan in Clones

Kerry see off Monaghan to kickstart league campaign

Kerry got off the mark in the Allianz Football League with what was a comfortable win in the end over Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 04 Feb 24

Ronan Frain celebrates scoring Donegal's fourth and final goal of the game

Football round-up: Dominant Donegal defeat Monaghan

Jim McGuinness' second coming as Donegal manager could start with some silverware next weekend if they can overcome Mickey Harte's Derry, following a comprehensive 4-14 to 0-11 Dr McKenna Cup semi-final win over an inexperienced Monaghan side in Castleblayney.

Football • 14 Jan 24

Scotstown captain Damien McArdle lifts the cup

Scotstown triumph over Inniskeen in Monaghan SFC final

Scotstown regained the Monaghan SFC title with a hard-earned win over Inniskeen in a final played in front of over 5,000 in Clones.

Football • 22 Oct 23