The curtain came down on the 2017 intercounty scene on Saturday evening in Croke Park. While the year certainly didn’t end  the way  everyone in the county wanted we can look back on a year that still had it’s highlights.  Away wins to Mayo and Kerry in the league were two. After a disappointing loss to Down  we went on the road to places like Wexford  and Carlow, journeys one doesn’t normally make in the summer season.

Monaghan GAA would like to thank the panel 0f 35 players, management and backroom team for the effort they have put in throughout 2017. Most of it goes on quietly in the background.  It must  be remembered that Monaghan will  play for a 4th year in a row in Division 1 in 2018.  In 2017 they played 7 championship games for the first time ever with 5 wins.  There was a 4th All Ireland Quarter Final in 5 seasons.

We as a county of just over 61,000 continue to strive  to reach that next level. In 2018 we will continue to do so with  our main sponsors Investec  and the FKM group.  However there also many other who contribute  in a  variety of different ways. (Please click on link to see  all our sponsors – http://www.monaghangaa.ie/sponsors/)  Thanks also to Monaghan GAA club in New York for their help.  Finally  appreciation to our supporters who travel the length of the country supporting us –  it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed  by the players who are extremely grateful.

We urge you all now to go and support your local club as the club championship  steps up a gear with many clubs making their entrance this weekend.

Looking forward to a better 2018 – Muineachán Abú