Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Donegal's Michael Langan and Monaghan's Stephen O'Hanlon.Tom Maher/INPHO FreeGaelic Football Donegal dominate in second half against Monaghan to reach All-Ireland last four The Ulster champions won out by six points. 5.49pm, 28 Jun 2025 Share options Donegal 1-26 (1-3-20) Monaghan 1-20 (1-5-10) DONEGAL’S SECOND-HALF brilliance has propelled them into the All-Ireland semi-final for the second successive season. Trailing by seven at the break against Monaghan in the opening tie of quarter-final weekend, 1-15 to 0-11, they turned the game around in the second half to win by six points. The Ulster champions outscored Monaghan by 0-11 to 0-2 across the last 25 minutes of the game to seal a passage into the last four. Michael Langan’s bullet to the net in the 44th minute provided Donegal with a major boost as they set about overhauling Monaghan. Gabriel Bannigan’s side exited after a limp second-half showing. They excellent in the first half, Rory Beggan striking five points, Andrew Woods contributing a pair of two-pointers, and Mícheál Bannigan pounced for a goal in the 27th minute after a poor kickout from Shaun Patton. More to follow…. Advertisement Monaghan’s Aaron Carey and Ryan McHugh of Donegal.James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Scorers for Donegal: Michael Langan 1-3 (1 2pt play), Michael Murphy 0-4 (0-2f), Conor O’Donnell 0-4, Ciarán Thompson 0-4 (2 2pt play), Oisín Gallen 0-3, Shane O’Donnell 0-3, Peadar Mogan 0-2, Patrick McBrearty 0-2, Ryan McHugh 0-1. Scorers for Monaghan: Rory Beggan 0-5 (1 2pt play, 1 2pt free, 0-1 ’45), Micheál Bannigan 1-2 (0-1f), Andrew Woods 0-4 (2 2pt play), Stephen O’Hanlon 0-3, Conor McCarthy 0-2, David Garland 0-2 (1 2pt play), Ryan O’Toole 0-1, Ciarán McNulty 0-1. 1. Shaun Patton (St. Eunan’s) 2. Finnbarr Roarty (Naomh Conaill), 3. Brendan McCole (St. Naul’s), 4. Peadar Mogan (St. Naul’s) 5. Ryan McHugh (Kilcar), 6. Eoghan Bán Gallagher (Killybegs), 7. Ciarán Moore (St. Eunan’s) 26. Hugh McFadden (Killybegs), 9. Michael Langan (St. Michael’s) 25. Caolan McColgan (St Patrick’s Muff), 11. Ciarán Thompson (Naomh Conaill), 12. Shane O’Donnell (St. Eunan’s) 13. Conor O’Donnell (Carndonagh), 14. Michael Murphy (Glenswilly), 15. Oisín Gallen (Seán Mac Cumhaills) 1. Rory Beggan (Scotstown) 2. Ryan Wylie (Ballybay), 3. Kieran Duffy (Latton), 4. Dylan Byrne (Magheracloone) 5. Ryan O’Toole (Scotstown), 6. Dessie Ward (Ballybay), 7. Conor McCarthy (Scotstown) 8. Mícheál McCarville (Scotstown), 20. Gary Mohan (Truagh Gaels) 10. Aaron Carey (Clontibret), 11. Mícheál Bannigan (Aughnamullen), 12. Ryan McAnespie (Emyvale) 21. Ciarán McNulty (Inniskeen), 14. Andrew Woods (Inniskeen), 15. Stephen O’Hanlon (Carrickmacross) Referee: Paddy Neilan (Roscommon) Fintan O'Toole View 6 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Donegal dominate in second half against Monaghan to reach All-Ireland last four”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Donegal dominate in second half against Monaghan to reach All-Ireland last four”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. 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