Derry's quarry face looks more imposing than ever in victory over Monaghan 

Rory Gallagher's reigning Ulster champions are one step away from retaining their crown and from every vantage point look a formidable side

CLOSE CALL: Niall Toner of Derry has a shot on goal saved by Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi Final match between Derry and Monaghan at O’Neills Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Derry 1-21 Monaghan 2-10 

After a spit in the palm and a roar from the line, Rory Gallagher cut a content figure as the final whistle sounded in Omagh having steered Derry to an eight-point victory over Monaghan and one step away from defending their 2022 Ulster crown.