The final whistlepublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
The scores on the doors today in a dramatic afternoon of action...
Summary
Division One: Derry 3-17 Monaghan 0-13 (FT)
Division Two: Donegal 2-16 Fermanagh 0-8 (FT)
Division Two: Cork 0-16 Cavan 0-17 (FT)
The final whistlepublished at 18:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry Remain Unbeatenpublished at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 3-17 Monaghan 0-13
Derry remain unbeaten in 2024 thanks to a convincing 13-point win over a disappointing Monaghan.
Shane McGuigan once again top-scored for the Oakleafers finishing with 0-11 to his name.
The Derry goals all came from defenders. Conor McCluskey striking in the first-half with Newbridge wing-backs Padraig McGrogan and Conor Doherty finding the net in the second half.
Jack McCarron top-scored for Monaghan with 0-8 who are now looking at another fight for division 1 survival.
Monaghan Consolationpublished at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 3-15 Monaghan 0-12
Jack McCarron lands his seventh of the evening from a mark before Dessie Ward marks his return to action from a long injury layoff with a point from play.
Unfortunately, it's no more than scant consolation for a disappointing Monaghan.
Goalpublished at 18:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 3-15 Monaghan 0-10
Before tonight, Derry had only one goal to their credit, but Conor Doherty has just smashed home his sides third major of the evening.
Eunan Mulholland with his first touch in senior county football laying on a chance for Doherty, and one that the Newbridge man was never going to give up.
Substitutionpublished at 18:20 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 2-15 Monaghan 0-10
Eunan Mulholland is sprung from the Derry bench as he makes way for his fellow Glen clubman, Ciaran McFaul. Mulholland the 8th Derry debutant under Mikey Harte.
No Way Back For Monaghanpublished at 18:14 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 2-13 Monaghan 0-9
The game is slipping away from Monaghan as Derry open up a 10-point lead.
Shane McGuigan takes his tally for the evening to 0-8 with two further scores. One from play, and one from a free.
Goalpublished at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 2-11 Monaghan 0-9
BOOM!! What a finish from Padraig McGrogan as the Newbridge man rifles the ball home from 20 metres with low and crisp drive giving McDonnell no chance in the Monaghan.
A second Derry goal, and a second assist for Ethan Doherty
McCarron Magicpublished at 18:05 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-11 Monaghan 0-8
A wonder score from the left wing from Jack McCarron the highlight for Monaghan so far.
It's the sort of score that could inspire another famous Farney fightback. The next five minutes are crucial for Vinney Corey's outfit.
Substitutionpublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-11 Monaghan 0-7
Both managers turn to their benches.
Stephen Mooney replaces for Jason Irwin on the Monaghan team while Emmett Bradley comes in for midweek Sigerson Cup winner, Nial Loughlin.
Seventh Heavenpublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-11 Monaghan 0-7
Shane McGuigan claims his seventh point of the evening, his fourth from a free, as Derry remain in control despite another Jack McCarron free for Monaghan.
Second Half Underwaypublished at 17:58 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-10 Monaghan 0-6
Back underway at Celtic Park with both sides making changes during half-time interval.
Andrew Woods replaces the injured Stephen O'Hanlon with Lachlan Murray making way for Niall Toner for Derry.
And in the half's first attack, Toner makes his presence felt by pointing with his first touch.
Derry In Controlpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-9 Monaghan 0-5
After sharing the games opening four-points, Derry left Monaghan reeling by opening up a six-point lead by the 18th minute.
After Shane McGuigan claimed his sides opening five scores, Ciaran McFaul weighted in with a double before a Conor McCluskey goal put Derry firmly in the driving seat.
After a Joel Wilson point from play, the best Monaghan could offer were two Jack McCarron frees.
The Farney face an uphill battle in the second half if they are to get anything from this one.
Full-timepublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Cork 0-16 Cavan 0-17
It's all over in Cork! What a finish!
After being two points up as the game headed into additional time, Stephen Sherlock looked to have dragged Cork to a draw.
But there was drama to come Oisin Brady and Paddy Lynch fired points over at the death to grind out a big win for Cavan, who held on despite Sherlock's point with the final play of the match.
Image source, Getty ImagesHalf-timepublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-9 Monaghan 0-6
A Jack McCarron free brings first-half proceedings to an end at Celtic Park, but it's been a half dominated by Mickey Harte's men.
From a total of 1-9, six have come from the boot of Shane McGuigan with Conor McCluskey grabbing the games only goal.
It's been another impressive showing from the Ulster champions who have only kicked one wide in the opening half.
Monaghan Changepublished at 17:35 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-9 Monaghan 0-5
Jack McCarron knocks over a 13 metre free just as Monaghan make their first replacement of the evening with Kevin Loughran coming in for Ryan McAnespie.
Tight in Corkpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Cork 0-14 Cavan 0-15
Despite the red card, Cork were keeping in touch with Cavan with five minutes to play.
To make things more interesting, Padraig Faulkner has also been dismissed for Cavan and this one is set to finish with 14v14.
Steven Sherlock has just slotted over the bar to tee up a tense finish in Cork.
Goalpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 1-9 Monaghan 0-4
Conor McCluskey scored a goal when the sides met in last year's Ulster semi-final, and he has just found the back of the Monaghan net again.
After being taking a pass from Ethan Doherty, McCluskey drove the ball hard and low into the bottom corner of Darren McDonnell's net.
Monaghan Staying In Touchpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 0-8 Monaghan 0-4
After a baron spell in front of the posts, Monaghan eventually work the scoreboard.
After Wilson kicked a point from play, Jack McCarron opens his account from a free.
Monaghan Stop The Rotpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 0-8 Monaghan 0-3
Monaghan register their first score in 16 minutes through midfielder Joel Wilson.
It was a much need score after Derry kicked seven points without reply from eight chances.
Derry In Controlpublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February
Derry 0-07 Monaghan 0-2
Derry have the backing of a breeze in the first-half and they are making the most of it as they open up a five-point lead.
After Shane McGuigan notched the Oak Leafers first five-points, Ciaran McFaul claims two-points as Derry make the most of every opportunity they are presented with.