Havern returns as Down prepare for final four clash with Fermanagh

Pat Havern has been named to start for Down ahead of Saturday’s Tailteann Cup semi-final showdown with Fermanagh at Croke Park, having come off the bench in last week’s win over Laois.

The Saval clubman pointed after being introduced in the 53rd minute and in his absence, Eamon Brown assumed the role of go-to scorer and he finished with 0-9.

John McGeough didn’t feature at all in the quarter-final, bit he has been included alongside Havern and Brown in the full forward line.

Midfield will again see Ryan McEvoy partner Odhran Murdock while Caolan Mooney and Adam Crimmins have been held in reserve.

The winner of Saturday’s all-Ulster meeting will advance to the Tailteann Cup final where they await the winner of the second semi-final between Offaly and Wicklow.

Mickey Donnelly praises Down’s resilience

DOWN

Ronan Burns

Peter Fegan

Pierce Laverty

Patrick Brooks

Callum Rogers

Shane Annett

Ryan Magill

Ryan McEvoy

Odhran Murdock

Daniel Guinness

Ceilum Doherty

Miceal Rooney

John McGeough

Pat Havern

Eamon Brown

SUBS

John O’Hare

Finn McElroy

Caolan Mooney

Tom McCarroll

Patrick McCarthy

Ruairi McCormack

Ross Carr

Ruairi O’Hare

Tom Close

Órán Cunningham

Adam Crimmins

Barry O’Hagan

Finn Murdock

Gareth McKibben

Tom Gilroy