Monaghan romped to a facile win to lift the Ulster Under21 Hurling Shield at Omagh, demolishing Donegal's weak challenge with 18 points to spare. They set the theme for a one-sided final almost immediately, full forward Gareth Sullivan grabbing a goal from close range inside the opening minute.

Monaghan: M McHugh; P McAleer, D Bolger, B Boyd; M Hanratty, D Connolly, K McEntee; P Kelly, M Kelly (0-1); B Reilly (1- 4), R Woods (0-2), C Connolly (2-0); J Greene, G Sullivan (1-5), W Byrne. Subs: Padraig McKenna for Byrne, S Nicholl for Hanratty, Proinseas McKenna for Nicholl.

Donegal: J Lynch; I Friel, C Dowds, O McGrory; B O'Donnell, B Friel, O McGrory; S McGrory, G Boyle; M McCann (0-3), A Coughlan, N Campbell (0-1); S Murphy, S Campbell, H Wallace. Subs: M McGonigle for O McGrory, J Hegarty for S Campbell.

Referee: T Mahon (Fermanagh).