The Irish Times

Donegal v Monaghan: The needle has become part of the fabric

The sides don’t hate each other, but the temperature never drops below simmering point

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 07:02

Tyrone rise to the challenge again to topple Monaghan

Ulster champions dealt a masterclass as Mickey Harte’s side reach All-Ireland semis

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 18:19

Malachy O’Rourke hails players after victory over Cavan

Monaghan manager happy to get win after Ulster Championship clash goes down to wire

Mon May 25 2015 - 14:46

Monaghan creep past Cavan in bruising Breffni Park encounter

Ulster favourites turn to the bench to help them pass tough examination from rivals

Mon May 25 2015 - 12:45

Mark McHugh eager to respond to Donegal heartbreak

Playmaker missed the 2014 All-Ireland but says the squad are driven by that ‘grief’

Mon May 11 2015 - 08:51

Mayo exploit Monaghan indiscipline to register 13-point win

Two reds for visitors in game marked by cards of every colour

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 22:10

Monaghan light up Healy Park with seven point victory over Tyrone

The Allianz league encounter was disrupted for over a half-an-hour by floodlight failure

Sat Jan 31 2015 - 21:37

Monaghan finally end their Croke Park hoodoo

Ulster side win first game at Croke Park since 1930 to set up quarter-final against Dublin

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 21:46

Donegal determined to wrestle back their crown

Champions Monaghan facing a stern test in Ulster decider

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 23:00

Monaghan name unchanged team for Ulster final

Waterford back at full strength for qualifier against Wexford

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00

Rory Grugan earns Armagh a replay with final kick

Defending Ulster champions Monaghan were three points up late on in Clones

Sat Jun 28 2014 - 21:11

Frank McGlynn and Donegal ready to prove they have a lot left to offer

Last year’s bad times only a bad memory as all eyes are now on Derry

Sat May 24 2014 - 11:30

Monaghan’s physicality isn’t about playing dirty, it’s just in their football DNA

They threw the kitchen sink at Donegal and they will do the same against Tyrone

Wed Jul 31 2013 - 12:00

Donegal have led way in physicality, says Mayo manager

All-Ireland champions ‘really ratcheted that up last year’, says James Horan

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:06

Donegal aren’t done and dusted just yet - all they need is to look forward in anger

Jim McGuinness should have no trouble picking his team up for the qualifier against Laois

Wed Jul 24 2013 - 11:00

Donegal’s accuracy and discipline enough to see them to a third Ulster title in a row

Monaghan will have no fear of the All-Ireland champions but won’t find a way to beat them

Sat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00

Cavan’s tendency to fade in the second half gives Monaghan a chance of reaching the Ulster final

Terry Hyland’s side have been impressive but their failure to put teams away could cost them

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00

Dick Clerkin included for Monaghan ahead of Cavan clash

Veteran to start despite broken hand, Armagh’s Paul Grimley makes four changes for Wicklow

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 21:05