You are here: Home » History. That early momentum was maintained as the County represented by Inniskeen , went on to win the first-ever Ulster Senior Football Championship in By four more Ulster titles were added, followed by another five in the s. Monaghan vied first with Antrim and then with Cavan for overall Ulster supremacy and strengthened their position by winning the first two Dr. We just have to focus on our performance and not be too caught up about what it would mean.
We'll deal with that if it comes. Monaghan's last final appearance came in , when a one-point win over Donegal saw them lift the Anglo-Celt Cup for the 16th time.
It was the third year in a row that they had made it to the Ulster final, however they have not reached the occasion since, with perennial Division One rivals Tyrone and Donegal each securing two titles in that time.
The last time Tyrone and Monaghan met in Ulster, the Farney men came out on top but still saw their Championship run brought to an end by the Red Hands, who came through the back door to exact revenge on their provincial rivals in a tight All-Ireland semi-final. Under new management duo Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher, Tyrone reached their first final since with a win over Donegal in the clearest sign yet that they have found their feet after a lukewarm league campaign that included a to draw with Monaghan in Omagh.
Gearoid McKiernan's cameo from midfield against Louth and his performances for the U Ulster championship-winning side all point in the right direction. Fantasy signing: Cavan have gaps to plug everywhere, but centre-back has been an open wound for some time. Cork's Graham Canty could start the healing process.
Prospects: A largely uninspired league would suggest that Cavan are stuck in a long and painful rut. Decent U players are emerging but in the short term they don't look equipped to deal with a potential quarter-final with Donegal.
After that, their survival depends on how long they can avoid the big hitters. Key man: Gerard O'Kane continues to provide the consistency and utility qualities to troubleshoot where he is required. Barry McCallion is a pugnacious corner-back who made an impression in the early part of the season before a shoulder injury derailed him. Derry are light on solid corner-backs. Fantasy signing: How Derry could do with Stephen Cluxton firing pinpoint kick-outs to their receivers in the white heat of Ulster championship battle.
Would appear to have a straightforward shot at a semi-final place but after that it gets tricky. Armagh or Down? Derry just cannot be trusted in championship football these days, though manager John Brennan has brought more savvy, it seems. Provincial semi-finalists at best although Paddy Bradley is a serious loss.
Last year: Down , Donegal Ulster quarter-final, aet ; Armagh , Donegal first round qualifier. Key man: Donegal's world is revolving more and more around the prolific Michael Murphy. We could see the very best of him this summer. Martin McElhinney has provided a bedrock of consistency at midfield in his first full season. Fantasy signing: An attacking half-back in the Tomas O Se mould. Or if Philip Jordan wasn't busy? He has brought a better attitude, a better work ethic and has assembled a group of players improving all the time.
They have Michael Murphy who could yet emerge, with the right players around him, as the game's best forward. A path to the Ulster final is mapped out for them, with Antrim a team they seek revenge on and Tyrone a team they have performed consistently against in the past. Key man: Danny Hughes below emerged in last year's championship as a figure just as important to Down as Martin Clarke or Benny Coulter.
Mixed industry coming off his wing with some prolific finishing. The Down team has a settled look but Conor Maginn may squeeze his way into the half-forward line to fulfill underage promise. Fantasy signing: Given Dan Gordon's second-half travails in last year's All-Ireland final full-back is a potential vulnerability, even allowing for improvement from Gordon. There aren't many specialists about in the position but Michael Shields is the most streetwise No 3 there is.
Prospects: An All-Ireland final appearance came somewhat out of the blue last season.
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