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Irish Examiner
26-06-2025
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- Irish Examiner
Jack McCarron and Gavin McPhillips to start for Monaghan against Donegal
Jack McCarron and Gavin McPhillips are named in the Monaghan team for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Donegal in Croke Park. McCarron scored 1-3 coming off the bench in the final group win over Down last Sunday week, while McPhillips was not involved in the game in Armagh city. They are the two changes to the side with Killian Lavelle and Stephen Mooney moving to the substitutes where Gary Mohan has also been announced having missed the Down match. From the Monaghan team that featured in the county's last SFC appearance, the 2023 All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin, there are only eight survivors – Rory Beggan, Ryan Wylie, Kieran Duffy, Dessie Ward, Conor McCarthy, Stephen O'Hanlon, Micheál Bannigan and Ryan McAnespie. Darren Hughes, Lavelle, Mohan and Karl O'Connell began that game and are among Saturday's listed reserves. Conor Boyle, Kieran Hughes and Conor McManus have since retired. MONAGHAN (SFC v Donegal): R. Beggan; R. Wylie, K. Duffy, D. Byrne; R. O'Toole, D. Ward, C. McCarthy; M. McCarville, G. McPhillips; A. Carey, M. Bannigan (c), R. McAnespie; J. McCarron, A. Woods, S. O'Hanlon. Subs: K. Mulligan, R. Boyle, L. Kelly, D. Hughes, G. Mohan, C. McNulty, J. Irwin, K. Lavelle, S. Mooney, D. Garland, K. O'Connell.
Irish Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Final-quarter surge sends Monaghan past Down into SFC last eight
All-Ireland SFC: Monaghan 2-27 Down 1-26 When the Football Review Committee make their pitch later in the year for the new rules to be retained, they will point to this game as Exhibit A. Ulster derbies had become predictable, often stifling affairs under the old rules but this was a whole heap of fun. Frantic, frenzied and full of scores, 3-53 shared between two jet-heeled, score hungry teams. That Monaghan breasted the finishing tape first was ultimately down to their superior game management in the closing 20 minutes or so. They were four points down to a game and dangerous Down side with almost 50 minutes played but drew on all their experience to turn it into a four-point win. Jack McCarron's half-time introduction was significant too, the master Scotstown forward striking the goal that ignited their final quarter insurgence and he also added a sumptuous two-pointer in a 1-3 return. READ MORE Micheál Bannigan, who scored Monaghan's opening goal earlier, along with Ryan O'Toole, Rory Beggan and David Garland, provided important scores late on too, stepping up when leadership was needed. Ryan McAnespie in action for Monaghan. Photograph: James Lawlor/Inpho 'We took a lot of very good options down the stretch,' said Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan summing up the win. Advancing now as Group 3 winners to an All-Ireland quarter-final, there is no reason why the 2023 semi-finalists can't go deep into the knockout stages again. And yet Down lost no face in defeat. The Tailteann Cup holders kicked a healthy 1-26, adding to their previous 3-27 and 0-25 tallies in the group stages. They still advance to a preliminary quarter-finals next weekend and will have home advantage in Newry. They will rue the concession of four points from two technical fouls that resulted in Beggan slotting over two two-point frees. One of those came in the 65th minute while Down also wasted two late point chances, underlining how Monaghan saw out the game that bit better. Monaghan butchered an earlier goal chance too, when Conor McCarthy was unable to convert after McCarron's ball across. Danny Magill in action for Down. Photograph: James Lawlor/Inpho It wasn't a runaway win for Monaghan, far from it, and it was Down that led by 1-15 to 1-14 after a rip-roaring first-half. John McGeough struck their goal, finishing a move that took Down speedily up the pitch with just two kick passes. Pat Havern was tracked by O'Toole but edged that duel, striking 0-12 overall, a haul that included three single points and a two-pointer from play and a two-pointer from play. A converted Havern two-point free left Down 1-20 to 1-16 up at the three quarter mark but the McCarron goal provided Monaghan with the energy to go on and win it. MONAGHAN: R Beggan (0-3-0, 3tpf); K Lavelle, K Duffy, D Byrne; R Wylie, R O'Toole (0-0-2), A Carey (0-0-1); M McCarville (0-1-0), D Ward (0-0-2); R McAnespie, S O'Hanlon (0-0-3), C McCarthy (0-1-0); A Woods (0-0-2), M Bannigan (1-0-2), S Mooney. Subs: J McCarron (1-1-1, 1f) for Mooney (ht); L Kelly (0-0-1) for Lavelle (49 mins); D Garland (0-0-1) for Woods (57); D Hughes for Duffy (59); C McNulty for McAnespie (70). DOWN: R Burns; P Fegan, P Laverty, P McCarthy; C Doherty (0-0-1), M Rooney, R Magill; O Murdock (0-0-2, 1f), J Guinness; D Magill (0-1-2), P Havern (0-3-6, 2tpf, 3f), D Guinness (0-0-2); A Crimmins (0-0-2), J McGeough (1-0-0), R McEvoy. Subs: C Mooney for J Guinness (ht); E Branagan (0-0-1) for Rooney (54 mins); C McCrickard (0-0-2, 1f) for McGeough (56); O Savage for R Magill (65); A McClements for Crimmins (67). Referee: D Coldrick (Meath).
Irish Independent
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship: Donegal v Mayo, Tyrone v Cavan
Live | Niall McIntyre Today at 08:30 There's a bumper day of action as the group phase of the All-Ireland SFC reaches its conclusion. You can follow all the action as it happens from around the grounds in our liveblog below. Live scores: All-Ireland SFC Louth 2-17 Clare 2-14 (full-time) Monaghan 2-27 Down 1-26 (full-time) Donegal 0-3 Mayo 0-1 (5 mins) Tyrone v Cavan Tailteann Cup quarter-finals Wicklow 2-18 Westmeath 2-17 (full-time) Limerick v Wexford, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3.45 – GAA+ All-Ireland MHC semi-final Clare 0-27 Cork 1-22 (full-time) 2 minutes ago Peadar Mogan again for Donegal after a breath-taking counter attack. They broke like lightning after Aidan O'Shea was dispossessed and could have had a goal, but Mogan blazed his one-on-one over. Caolan McColgan puts them two clear. 5 minutes ago Peadar Mogan opens the scoring after cutting through before curling over a trademark score. Darren McHale replies. 6 minutes ago Paul Faloon throws the ball-in and we're away. 7 minutes ago We're ready to go in the Hyde. 13 minutes ago Watch Jack McCarron's controversial goal during Monaghan's four point win. The Sunday Game on Twitter / X "It's a clear pick up off the ground"The panel put the microscope over Monaghan's controversial second goal in their win over Down 📺 @RTE2 & @RTEplayer📱 Updates - The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 15, 2025 External contentWhen displaying external content, data is transferred to third parties. 20 minutes ago Louth seal third place in the group, and a place in the preliminary quarter finals. Conor Brannigan kicked two crucial scores down the stretch as they held off a late Clare rally. Louth 2-17 Clare 2-14 (full-time) 24 minutes ago Down's Pat Havern named RTÉ MOTM despite being on the losing side. "It's disappointing not to get over the line. We'll be hopeful we'll get over the line next weekend in Newry." 27 minutes ago Monaghan win by four, sealing top spot in the group and direct progression to the quarter finals. Down will be have a home preliminary QF next weekend. 34 minutes ago Killer of a blow for Down They're pinged for the three-up breach, with Beggan punishing them with an orange flag that puts Monaghan four up. Five minutes left. 36 minutes ago The Clare fight-back is on They hit a quickfire 1-1 to cut the gap in half, with Aaron Griffin bagging their goal. 39 minutes ago Louth are cruising in Portlaoise A two-point-free from Mulroy and a white flag from Conor Brannigan have them eight up with eight minutes left, in what is a do-or-die clash. 42 minutes ago Monaghan take the lead through a McCarron free. Big roar as 38-year-old Darren Hughes enters the fray. 43 minutes ago Jack McCarron levels us up with a class two pointer off the outside of his boot. Magic from the Monaghan stalwart. 46 minutes ago Sub Eugene Branagan kicks Down two ahead after Monaghan hit the post with a gilt-edged goal-chance. 48 minutes ago On second glance, Jack McCarron's goal should have been ruled out as he touched the ball on the ground before hitting the net. Down back in front after an Odhran Murdock free. 50 minutes ago Big turn-around as Monaghan take the lead Stephen O'Hanlon kicks a fine score to put Gabriel Bannigan's side in front. 52 minutes ago Goal for Monaghan as Jack McCarron hits the net at the third attempt after Down desperately tried to guard their goal. One point in it now, with 50 minutes played. Today 09:55 AM Incredible scenes in Aughrim. Dean Healy kicks the winner to book their place in the last four. The veteran captain pops up with a buzzer-beater after a dramatic finale, showing composure to steady himself before kicking over from 40 metres. Both sides had chances in the dying moments but Wicklow take the win after coming from four down in the closing moments. Wicklow join Kildare and Fermanagh in the semi-finals, with the celebrations in full-flight for Oisin McConville's men. Live Blog Software
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Monaghan beat Down to secure quarter-final spot
Jack McCarron's second-half goal helped Monaghan defeat Down by 2-17 to 1-26 to secure an All-Ireland quarter-final spot. It was a winner-takes-all shootout in Group Three in Armagh as the sides were level on four points heading into the final fixture. Advertisement Down held a narrow 1-15 to 1-14 lead at the break as John McGeough and Michael Bannigan exchanged first-half goals. There was little to split the sides throughout the contest, but McCarron's goal was crucial as Monaghan moved clear in the final quarter to book their place in the last eight. Down will go into the preliminary quarter-final after the defeat, and they will be joined by Leinster champions Louth, who defeated Clare by 2-17 to 2-14 to progress. Monaghan held a three-point lead in the early stages but Down drew level when McGeough netted after being found by Ryan McEvoy. In a role reversal, Down edged into a three-point lead after a flurry of points before Bannigan struck in the 31st minute to level the contest. Advertisement Down again moved three points clear as the clock ticked towards half-time, but Rory Beggan's two-pointer reduced the lead at the interval. The end-to-end nature continued before Pat Havern's 11th point of the game moved Conor Laverty's side four points clear. However, Monaghan grabbed their second goal 14 minutes into the second half in scrappy circumstances when Conor McCarthy was denied by Ronan Burns, Bannigan hit the post from the rebound but the ball fell kindly to McCarron, who was able to fire into the unguarded net. Neither side could find clear daylight until McCarron, Bannigan, Ryan O'Toole and Beggan's two-pointer moved Gabriel Bannigan's side five points clear heading into injury-time, which was enough to help Monaghan over the line and into the last eight.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Monaghan beat Down to secure quarter-final spot
Jack McCarron's second-half goal helped Monaghan defeat Down by 2-17 to 1-26 to secure an All-Ireland quarter-final was a winner-takes-all shootout in Group Three in Armagh as the sides were level on four points heading into the final held a narrow 1-15 to 1-14 lead at the break as John McGeough and Michael Bannigan exchanged first-half was little to split the sides throughout the contest, but McCarron's goal was crucial as Monaghan moved clear in the final quarter to book their place in the last will go into the preliminary quarter-final after the defeat, and they will be joined by Leinster champions Louth, who defeated Clare by 2-17 to 2-14 to held a three-point lead in the early stages but Down drew level when McGeough netted after being found by Ryan a role reversal, Down edged into a three-point lead after a flurry of points before Bannigan struck in the 31st minute to level the again moved three points clear as the clock ticked towards half-time, but Rory Beggan's two-pointer reduced the lead at the end-to-end nature continued before Pat Havern's 11th point of the game moved Conor Laverty's side four points clear. However, Monaghan grabbed their second goal 14 minutes into the second half in scrappy circumstances when Conor McCarthy was denied by Ronan Burns, Bannigan hit the post from the rebound but the ball fell kindly to McCarron, who was able to fire into the unguarded side could find clear daylight until McCarron, Bannigan, Ryan O'Toole and Beggan's two-pointer moved Gabriel Bannigan's side five points clear heading into injury-time, which was enough to help Monaghan over the line and into the last eight.
