Watch: Donegal outclass Monaghan in McKenna Cup semi-final
Donegal set up a Dr McKenna Cup final against Derry next weekend as their utterly dominant first-half display ensured a 4-14 to 0-11 win over Monaghan.
Oisin Gallen's early empty-net goal, after Monaghan keeper Darren McDonnell gave the ball away in midfield, set the tone for the mismatch.
Gallen netted a further penalty in his 2-4 first-half total as Donegal led 3-9 to 0-3 at half-time in Castleblayney.
Odhran Doherty and substitute Ronan Frain hit Donegal's other goals.