Same again as Armagh aim to end Ulster wait

By Shaun Casey

KIERAN McGeeney has put his faith in the team that defeated Down so impressively in the semi-final to do the business on Sunday and see off Monaghan in the Ulster final.

Armagh are extremely experienced with the big day having competed in the last three Ulster deciders, losing all three to Derry and Donegal to penalties and Donegal again after extra time.

Monaghan on the other hand are chasing their first provincial success since 2015 and are competing in the final for the first time since 2021.

Blaine Hughes and Joe McElroy were late additions to the starting line up the last day out, but both have been named from the start.

McElroy lined out at corner back against the Mourne County, but has been listed at midfield alongside Jason Duffy.

Andrew Murnin has been moved from the middle of the field to the edge of the square, with Conor Turbitt, the highest scorer in the Ulster Championship, hoping out to centre half forward.

Ross McQuillan missed out the last day but has been included among the subs, as has All-Ireland winning captain Aidan Forker and Rory Grugan.

Oisin O’Neill has fulfilled the duty of sub super in the absence of Stefan Campbell while 2024 All-Star Barry McCambridge alongside Ciaran Mackin and Gareth Murphy, are other terrific options off the bench.

ARMAGH

Blaine Hughes

Peter McGrane

Aaron McKay

Paddy Burns

Greg McCabe

Tiernan Kelly

Jarly Og Burns

Joe McElroy

Jason Duffy

Darragh McMullan

Conor Turbitt

Tomas McCormack

Cian McConville

Andrew Murnin

Oisin Conaty

SUBS

Ethan Rafferty

Gareth Murphy

Oisin O’Neill

Ross McQuillan

Daniel Magee

Ciaran Mackin

Barry McCambridge

Ryan Duffy

Aidan Forker

Tomas Galvin

Rory Grugan