Monaghan must go up a gear after making sixth successive Ulster semi-final

CAVAN 0-15 - MONAGHAN 1-15: Making the Ulster semi-finals for the sixth successive year speaks volumes about Monaghan’s consistency, but Malachy O’Rourke knows a lot more is required if they’re to land a third provincial title on his watch.

There was nothing unexpected yesterday about his team’s progression to another provincial semi-final, but more adventure, more creativity, will be needed from here on in.

“I felt we were okay,” said O’Rourke, who has taken Monaghan to the last four of Ulster in all of the five years he’s been in charge.