Nudie Hughes was a trailblazer for Monaghan and beloved in Castleblayney
Hughes was the first Monaghan player to win an All Star, and won playing in backs and forwards
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Powers-that-be ‘don’t give a damn’ about paying Six Nations fans
Conor McManus on a rough weekend for Connacht football; Rovers extend their lead with 4-0 win
Rachael Blackmore: A trailblazing career from a ferociously determined jockey
New rules bringing back excitement in football, Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide
Conor McManus: Donegal set and sprang the trap for impatient Monaghan
Was lack of goal opportunities in Clones the price of incentivising long-range kicks?
Conor McManus: Donegal had long prepared for this day – and they seized it
Jim McGuinness had plenty of depth at his disposal in Sunday’s Ulster Championship opener against Derry
‘There’s no control in games anymore’: Darragh Ó Sé, Dean Rock and Conor McManus chat about the 2025 All-Ireland
Donegal’s kickers, Kerry’s midfield, the unreasonable demands of a condensed season - our football columnists run the rule over the summer ahead
Conor McManus: ‘The pain was so bad I knew I wouldn’t be able to make it back to the house’
One of the modern greats of Gaelic football reflects on his career with Monaghan ahead of starting a new column for The Irish Times in Championship 2025
Monaghan take care of business in Clones to see off Down challenge
Mournemen heading for Tailteann Cup after Ulster quarter-final defeat
Monaghan make cockroaches look like wishy-washy dilettantes
Across eight-year run in Division One this will be fifth go at staying up on final day
Diarmuid O’Connor and Jack Barry give Kerry a spring in their step
Tralee pair form a formidable midfield partnership that augurs well for Kerry’s prospects
Kildare keep options open after excellent nine-point win over Monaghan
Ben McCormack plays key role for Lilywhites who finish league season unbeaten at home
David Clifford makes dramatic impact off bench as Kerry keep Armagh at bay
Star forward’s 1-2 in the second half was vital in tough Athletic Grounds encounter
Monaghan rock Donegal with a little death metal to end Ballybofey run
Home side lose first league game in 12 years at MacCumhaill Park
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