GAA FANS are putting their money where their allegiance lies for the Ulster Final between Monaghan and Tyrone and his Sunday, July 15.
While the prized tickets are selling fast, a flurry of betting slips are also exchanging hands with Paddy Power bookmakers alone expecting to generate more than E200,000 on the Ulster Final this weekend. And Monaghan’s recent surprise wins over Derry and Down has made Monaghan one of Paddy Power’s favourite counties according to Paddy Power himself!
And Monaghan football Manager Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney has told the Monaghan Post the team can topple Tyrone. “We had not beaten Derry in the championship for 22 years and Down for 20 years. We have not beaten Tyrone for 19 years in the Championship and this is, for now, the ultimate challenge.”
He added that “it’s no surprise” that the Farney men have made it to the Ulster final.
“I said when I took this job that it was my intention to lead this team to an Ulster Final within three years. Since that this team has both progressed well and matured well. For the Monaghan team and me though, Sunday will just be another day at the office.”

Odds On
Paddy Power told the Post that he agrees and said that while odds suggest Tyrone to be red hot favourites – this may work to Monaghan’s advantage. “I don’t think being outsiders will faze them one bit though, while Tyrone may hold back some tactics with the All-Ireland in mind, Monaghan will be going all-out and giving their best performance because to them – this is the All-Ireland!”
Paddy Powers is offering odds on Monaghan winning of 10-3, Tyrone to win at 2-7 and a draw at 8-1.

Read more about the big clash on pages 10, 22, and see the Monaghan Post’s 16 page keepsake pullout and even more in sport!