Dublin 1-18 Monaghan 0-17You mightn't have realised it but Monaghan had become quite the bogey team for Dublin in the National Football League. It was Dublin's first win in the League over Monaghan since 2017 having lost four times, and also drawn, in meetings between 2018 and 2024. Dublin were returning to Croke Park for the first time since their Round 1 defeat to Donegal. Ward was brilliant in the third quarter, taking the game by the scruff of the neck for Monaghan with two more points. When Beggan then converted a two-point free, Monaghan were 0-16 to 0-13 up and looking good to maintain their strong Division 1 record over Dublin.

Source: Irish Examiner February 15, 2026 00:15 UTC