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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.

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

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

Monaghan will look to bounce back after a lacklustre showing against Kerry

Louth game set up for Monaghan being Monaghan

While Monaghan have enjoyed a torrid year so far on the back of relegation to Division 2 and championship defeats against Cavan and Kerry, Enda McGinley sees their All-Ireland round-robin clash with Louth as an opportunity for them to get back a "semblance of respect".

Football • 30 May 24

It was a difficult weekend for Derry, Monaghan and Cavan

McCluskey: Ulster football on too high a pedestal

RTÉ GAA analyst Ryan McCluskey has said that Ulster football is perhaps placed on too high of a pedestal following a chastising opening weekend for the northern province in the All-Ireland group stage.

Football • 20 May 24

Rory Beggan had been in a mini camp with Carolina Panthers

Panthers opt against offering Beggan NFL deal

The Carolina Panthers have opted against offering Rory Beggan a contract after the Monaghan goalkeeper's try out with the NFL side this week.

Football • 11 May 24

Rory Beggan will have a chance to impress the Carolina Panthers

Beggan and Jackson secure tryouts with NFL franchises

Gaelic footballers Rory Beggan and Mark Jackson have both secured tryouts with NFL franchises this weekend.

Football • 10 May 24

Rory Beggan has been in the United States trying out for the NFL

GAA teams: Beggan in Monaghan squad for Cavan tie

Rory Beggan has been included in the Monaghan squad for the Ulster SFC first round tie with Cavan in Clones on Sunday.

Football • 05 Apr 24

Clockwise from top left: Raymond Galligan, Rory Beggan, Darren McDonnell and Gary O'Rourke

Changing of goalkeeping guard as Ulster foes collide

A Monaghan v Cavan fixture without Raymond Galligan and Rory Beggan at opposite ends of the pitch may take getting used to, but others are ready to fill the void.

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

Monaghan's Ryan O'Toole reacts after defeat to Tyrone

Tyrone defeat sees Monaghan fall through trap door

The masters of the great escape ran out of road as Monaghan were relegated to Division Two of the Allianz League after a decade at the top level.

Football • 18 Mar 24

Ryan Wylie under pressure from Galway's Daniel O'Flaherty

Galway boost survival chances against leaky Monaghan

Galway gave their hopes of staying in Division One of the Allianz Football League a significant boost with a win over Monaghan in Clones.

Football • 14 Mar 24

Conor McManus is in line for his first appearance of the season against Galway

Canavan: There'll be a sting in the Monaghan tail yet

RTÉ GAA analyst Peter Canavan has warned against writing off Division 1's great survivors Monaghan as the Farney County prepare for the crux of their league campaign.

Football • 01 Mar 24

Davy Burke is now looking forward to the derby date with Mayo next weekend

Burke salutes 'really, really good' Roscommon

It was billed as a crucial four-pointer at Dr Hyde Park, but in the end there was no denying that Roscommon were the masters as Monaghan were put to the sword in Sunday's Division 1 encounter, with Rossies boss Davy Burke more than pleased with the effort his side put in.

Football • 26 Feb 24

Shane Cunnane celebrates Roscommon's opening goal

Rossies kickstart campaign with victory over Monaghan

Roscommon moved out of the bottom two in Division One with a comfortable 1-16 to 0-07 victory against Monaghan at Dr. Hyde Park.

Football • 25 Feb 24

Conan Doherty was on hand to score Derry's third green flag

Derry sweep Monaghan aside to maintain winning run

Derry cruised to a third successive Allianz League Division One victory as goals from Conor McCluskey, Padraig McGrogan and Conor Doherty saw the Oak Leafers breeze past Monaghan aside in a one-sided affair in Celtic Park on a 3-17 to 0-13 scoreline.

Football • 18 Feb 24

David Clifford celebrates with Seán O'Shea after scoring his side's second goal in Clones

Winning the league not Kerry's focus for now

After picking up their first win of the league against Monaghan on Sunday, Kerry defender Paul Murphy played down talk that the Kingdom are intent on regaining the Division 1 crown, insisting that the squad will "think more deeply about" that later in the spring.

Football • 04 Feb 24

Monaghan players Gary Mohan, left, and Joel Wilson enjoyed last week's victory over the All-Ireland champions at Croke Park

Which Monaghan will show up this weekend?

Two-time All-Ireland winner Peter Canavan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Monaghan shouldn't be getting ahead of themselves after last week's confidence-boosting victory over All-Ireland champions Dublin.

Football • 03 Feb 24

Stephen O'Hanlon shoots to score Monaghan's second goal against Dublin at Croke Park

Goal-hungry Monaghan edge out Dublin in Croke Park

Ciarán McNulty capped a remarkable Croke Park finale with the winning point as underdogs Monaghan got their Allianz National Football League campaign off to a flier.

Football • 27 Jan 24

Jack McCaffrey is named in the Dublin side

Dublin name strong team for league opener with Monaghan

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has named Jack McCaffrey and Brian Fenton in a strong starting 15 for this evening's Allianz National Football League Division 1 opener against Monaghan.