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Monaghan fights back in All-Ireland SFC loss to Mayo

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Monaghan fights back in All-Ireland SFC loss to Mayo
Summary

Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan praised his team's resilience after a 1-24 to 2-20 defeat against Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC first round at Clones. Mayo built an 11-point lead by halftime before Monaghan mounted a strong comeback. They narrowed the gap to just one point in the second half but could not secure the equalizer. Bannigan highlighted the team's character despite losing key players to injuries, including Stephen O'Hanlon and Bobby McCaul, who returned from an ACL injury but was later stretchered off with another knee issue. Monaghan will move on to Round 2B of the competition.

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Status Watch
  • •Monaghan loses to Mayo in All-Ireland SFC first round.
  • •Mayo led by 11 points at halftime.
  • •Monaghan closed the gap to one point in the second half.
  • •Bobby McCaul scored before being injured again.
  • •Monaghan will advance to Round 2B.
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  • 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Monaghan 'put everything on the line' - Bannigan
  • 7:09 AMBBC Sport — Monaghan 'put everything on the line' - Bannigan
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Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan praises his side's character and spirit during their narrow 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round defeat against Mayo at Clones.

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Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan praises his side's character and spirit during their narrow 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round defeat against Mayo at Clones.

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