Colm Shalvey

RTÉ Sport contributor

Peadar Mogan of Donegal in action against Robbie Hanratty of Monaghan during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Donegal at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile

Donegal see off Monaghan to set up final rematch

Donegal will face Kerry in the NFL Division One final after they edged a high-scoring clash with Monaghan in sunny Clones.

Football • 22 Mar

15 March 2026; Karl Gallagher of Monaghan after his side's defeat in the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Galway at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Galway send Monaghan down and boost own survival hopes

Galway boosted their chances of staying in Division One of the NFL with an eight-point win over Monaghan in Inniskeen.

Football • 15 Mar

Kobe McDonald of Mayo leaves the field after his side's victory over Monaghan, 2026 Allianz Football League

McDonald makes star cameo as Mayo maul Monaghan

Mayo returned to winning ways in the NFL in emphatic fashion with a comprehensive win over Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 22 Feb

25 January 2026; Cian McConville of Armagh in action against Darragh McElearney of Monaghan during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Armagh at St. Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Prolific Armagh impress with big victory over Monaghan

Armagh started their Allianz Football League campaign in blistering style with a comprehensive win over Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 25 Jan

14 January 2026; Darragh Treanor of Monaghan in action against Mattie Donnellu of Tyrone during the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup semi-final match between Monaghan and Tyrone at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Monaghan and Donegal advance to Dr McKenna Cup decider

Monaghan booked their place in Saturday's Dr McKenna Cup final after they emerged from a keenly contested derby with Tyrone in Inniskeen, while Donegal booked their place in the decider after knocking out cup holders Derry.

Football • 14 Jan

9 November 2025; Jack McCarron of Scotstown in action against Kevin McGettigan of Naomh Conaill during the AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship quarter-final match between Scotstown and Naomh Conaill at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan.

Scotstown hit stride to book Ulster last-four spot

Scotstown booked their place in another Ulster Club SFC semi-final with a six-point win over Naomh Conaill in sunny Clones.

Football • 09 Nov 25

26 October 2025; Scotstown captain Damien McArdle lifts the Mick McDuffy cup after the Monaghan County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Scotstown and Inniskeen at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Spo

Scotstown find extra gear for Monaghan three-in-a-row

Scotstown completed three in a row in Monaghan with an extra-time victory over Inniskeen.

Football • 26 Oct 25

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 25

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 25

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 25