McKeever and Morgan return for Armagh

Armagh captain Ciaran McKeever has recovered from injury in time for Sunday’s Ulster Championship clash against Cavan

CIARAN McKeever and James Morgan have returned from injury to take their place in Armagh’s starting line-up for their Ulster Championship quarter-final clash against Cavan on Sunday.

Morgan has recovered from surgery on a persistent wrist injury while Armagh fans will be relieved to see the return of injury-plagued captain Ciaran McKeever in the half-back line.

Crossmaglen star Tony Kernan has also been named to start, while Micael McKenna, who enjoyed an impressive league campaign, misses out.

Cavan’s starting line-up has also been announced, with Terry Hyland handing championship debuts to midfielder Liam Buchanan and talented corner-back Padraig Faulkner, who won the Ulster GAA Writers’ Award for April.

Armagh team:

Patrick Morrison; James Morgan, Charlie Vernon, Mark Shields; Andy Mallon, Aidan Forker, Ciaran McKeever (captain); Brendan Donaghy, Ethan Rafferty; Rory Grugan, Tony Kernan, Ciaran O’Hanlon; Colm Watters, Stefan Campbell, Gavin McParland

Cavan team:

Raymond Galligan; Padraig Faulkner, Killian Clarke, Rory Dunne; Feargal Flanagan, Conor Moynagh, Niall Murray; Tomas Corr, Liam Buchanan; Dara McVeety, Gearoid McKiernan, Martin Reilly; David Givney, Michael Argue, Seanie Johnston.