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Dermot Malone’s second-half goal was crucial as Monaghan progressed

Joyce: Monaghan have the perfect blend

Padraic Joyce believes Monaghan have the perfect blend of youth and experience in their side as they seek back-to-back Ulster titles.

Football • 16 Jun 14

Conor McManus' absence from the Monaghan starting line-up would be huge, according to Kevin McStay

McStay: Tyrone to edge clash of Ulster titans

Monaghan and Tyrone could be the tightest game in this season’s football championship, according to Kevin McStay.

Football • 13 Jun 14

Ugly scenes broke out during the parade at the Athletic Grounds

Bans and fines for Armagh and Cavan

Three Armagh players and two from Cavan have been handed one-match bans following the pre-match scenes that marred the Ulster SFC quarter-final clash on Sunday last.

Football • 12 Jun 14

A row broke out before the game at the Athletic Grounds

O'Neill: Managers must control players

GAA president Liam O’Neill has called on managers to “take responsibility” for their players’ discipline following the pre-match brawl between Cavan and Armagh.

GAA • 09 Jun 14

Kevin Niblock slotted home for Antrim's first goal after 39 minutes

Antrim hold on to secure last-four spot

Antrim held off a late challenge from Fermanagh to book their place in the Ulster SFC semi-final with a 2-18 to 3-13 success in an absorbing clash at Brewster Park.

Football • 01 Jun 14

A date with Dublin awaits Wexford in the Leinster semi-final if they overcome Antrim

GAA teams: One championship newcomer for Wexford

Ahead of the Leinster SHC quarter-final clash with Antrim, Wexford hurling manager Liam Dunne has handed a championship debut to Liam Ryan.

GAA • 29 May 14

Donegal battled back to earn a deserved victory on Foyleside

'One game at a time' for McGuinness

Donegal boss Jim McGuinness is focused solely on meeting either Fermanagh or Antrim in Ulster SFC semi-final.

Football • 26 May 14

Tyrone's Peter Harte and Conor Maginn of Down

As it happened: Down v Tyrone

Text updates from the Ulster SFC preliminary round replay between Down and Tyrone and results of all the day's hurling results.

GAA • 24 May 14

Colm O'Rourke predicted that Tyrone would react to last week's performance

O’Rourke: Shaky Tyrone defence a problem

Tyrone’s defence is problematic and a sign of the times, according to RTÉ analyst Colm O’Rourke.

Football • 23 May 14

Tyrone's Seán Cavanagh and Kevin McKernan of Down at the launch of this year's Ulster Championship

Ulster: Little to separate the main contenders

James McMahon looks at the prospects of the nine counties bidding to win the Ulster football title.

Football • 09 May 14

Monaghan have won their first Ulster Senior Football Championship title in 25 years

Monaghan pull off shock win for Ulster glory

Monaghan scored a sensational 0-13 to 0-7 victory over All-Ireland champions Donegal to claim their first Ulster SFC crown since 1988.

Football • 21 Jul 13

Cavan's Ronan Flanagan and Darren Hughes of Monaghan pictured at St Tiernach's Park ahead of their semi-final clash

Breffni and Farney fight for final spot

Cavan face Monaghan on Saturday evening looking to bridge a 12-year gap since their last appearance in an Ulster final.

Football • 28 Jun 13

Cavan unchanged for Fermanagh match

Cavan manager Terry Hyland has announced the same starting XV as he did for the Breffni county's opener with Armagh for their Ulster SFC quarter final against Fermanagh on Sunday at 2pm.

Football • 12 Jun 13

Derry and Down meet again in Ulster for the first time since that classic encounter in 1994

Derry can edge past Down on home ground

Derry and Down face off at Celtic Park for the pleasure of playing Donegal in the Ulster SFC semi-final.

Football • 02 Jun 13

Stephen O'Neill is sure to play a key role on the edge of the square for Tyrone

Tyrone welcome back O'Neill and Harte

Stephen O'Neill and Peter Harte return to the Tyrone team for Sunday’s eagerly awaited Ulster SFC clash with Donegal in Ballybofey.

Football • 24 May 13

Donegal are eyeing a hat-trick of Ulster titles this summer

Donegal go with familiar XV against Tyrone

The Donegal team to face Tyrone in Sunday's Ulster Football Championship quarter-final is the exact same XV that started last year's All-Ireland final against Mayo.

Football • 23 May 13

McHugh: Ulster just a stepping stone for Donegal

Donegal were delighted to retain the Ulster title at Clones on Sunday, but wing-forward Mark McHugh insisted that they are not satisfied with just provincial success this year.

Football • 23 Jul 12

Donegal can shade Ulster decider

Donegal will look to create a bit of history as they seek back-to-back Ulster titles for the very first time.

Football • 22 Jul 12

Team display delights Bradley

Donegal ‘s Ryan Bradley was delighted with the win over Tyrone – a victory that sees the county contest a consecutive Ulster final.

Football • 01 Jul 12

Tyrone unchanged for Donegal clash

Tyrone have named the same team defeated Armagh for the Ulster SFC semi-final against Donegal in Clones on Saturday.

Football • 28 Jun 12

Down should have enough to claim final spot

A place in the provincial decider against either Donegal or Tyrone and guaranteed action until the end of July awaits the winners of this last-four clash

Football • 24 Jun 12

Donegal will be wary of Derry challenge

Ballybofey is the venue as the home side aim to clear another hurdle in their defence of the Ulster crown.

Football • 14 Jun 12

Donegal saw off Derry in last year's Ulster final

Ulster SFC preview

Donegal ended Tyrone and Armagh’s dominance in the Ulster Football Championship last year but stopping the Red Hand this year could prove an even tougher task.

Football • 18 May 12

Ulster SFC