MONAGHAN WILL TAKE on near neighbours Cavan in next Sunday’s Power NI Dr McKenna Cup semi-final.
Malachy O’Rourke’s side secured the best runner-up spot with a 2-20 to 0-11 victory in tonight’s Section B clash against Fermanagh at Brewster Park in Enniskillen.
That ensured they finished behind Derry in Section B but still on scoring difference edged out Donegal and Antrim – who finished second in the other sections – for the best runner-up place.
They will face Section C winners Cavan who were not in action tonight as they had been given a walkover by third-level side UUJ. Monaghan lead 1-10 to 0-7 at the break with Shane Carey striking their goal and substitute Christopher McGuinness raised the second green flag.
The one game on in Section C tonight saw Antrim take the spoils by 1-12 to 0-10 against Down in Páirc Esler in Newry. Antrim lead 1-9 to 0-6 at the break. Paddy Cunningham struck their goal during that period which helped to lay the foundations for a five-point success.
Antrim’s Michael Pollock passes to Paddy Cunningham to score a goal
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