MONAGHAN makes nine. As of Sunday afternoon, we will have seen all Ulster counties in Championship action this spring.
Gabriel Bannigan’s side face one of the toughest tests in their quarter-final as they face a raring Donegal side under Jim McGuinness, who is gunning for all silverware around him this summer.
Following the first-round win over Derry, Donegal were seen as the ruthless machine that they seemed at the start of the League campiagn, before the tactics of ‘holding out for Championship‘ took effect.
Paddy McBrearty’s 20-minute golden streak in Ballybofey showed how dangerous and ruthless the reigning kings of Ulster can be when they get into a rhythm.
Dáire Ó Baoill and Ciarán Moore also impressed last time out, showing the new generation of Donegal talent that can keep them competing at the business end of the summer for years to come.
Monaghan can be confident going into this game, having earned their place in Division One next year alongside the likes of Tír Chonnaill with their Division Two title victory.
Bannigan will be missing Conor McManus’ firepower in the front three, but shot-stopper Rory Beggan has relished his new-look role under the new rules, which allow him to get more involved in the play for less of a risk.
When and where will Monaghan play Donegal in the last Ulster SFC quarter-final?
The Farneymen will take on Donegal at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, Co Monaghan on Sunday, April 20 in the final Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final of 2025.
Where can I watch Monaghan vs. Donegal?
The Ulster SFC quarter-final between Monaghan and Donegal in Clones will be available to stream on the GAA’s new platform GAA+.
The Irish News will also be providing live coverage of the match on the day on irishnews.com/gaa
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