With just over 15 minutes to go, Galway lead Armagh by five following a score from Liam Silke.

Armagh may be running out of time - and ideas - against a resolute Galway defence.

John Daly has replaced Sean Mulkerrin and Cathal Sweeney is in for Cillian McDade for Galway, whilst Armagh's Ross McQuillan and Aidan Nugent are in for Oisin Conaty and Aidan Forker.

Laois' victory over Kildare means they'll take on Antrim in the Tailteann Cup's last four.

Down play Sligo in the other tie.

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Cavan referee Joe McQuillan throws the ball in and we are underway in Cavan with that earlier sun switching to ominous dark grey clouds and a real torrential rain downpour greets the start of this game.

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A first-half penalty by Mark Barry and a second half goal by Evan O'Carroll secure Laois a place in the Tailteann Cup semi-finals.

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Galway are playing full of confidence and Dylan McHugh has them four ahead following another long period of possession.

Galway haven't conceded a goal yet in this year's Championship, Armagh may have to break that trend if they are to win today.

John Maher and Andrew Murnin traded scores, before Paul Conroy landed a superb point from 45 metres out. Galway lead by three once again.

Armagh needed some inspiration and Rian O'Neill came up with the goods, landing an outstanding score from the right wing.

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Referee Sean Hurson has had a busy start to the second half, dishing out yellow cards for Armagh's Tiernan Kelly and Rian O'Neill.

Galway's Shane Walsh then deposited the resulting free over the bar.

Stefan Campbell replaced Ciaran Higgins at half-time for Armagh.

We're back underway at Markievicz Park, where 8,870 supporters have flocked to this afternoon.

Armagh will play into a strong breeze in this second half, as they look to come back from two points down.

One change on the Monaghan side and as expected Andrew Woods replaces Conor McManus as the talisman is held for an impact off the bench.

Colm O'Rourke makes four late changes to his team named in the match programme.

Sean Ryan replaces Harry O'Higgins at right half back.

There is a complete change at midfield as Ronan Jones and Cian McBride are replaced by Brian O'Halloran and Conor Gray.

Jordan Morris comes in to replace James Conlan at right corner forward. The other change on the subs is that Keith Curtis will wear 24 as Jack O'Connor drops out.

It's half-time in Sligo, where Galway lead Armagh by two points.

On balance, the scoreline is probably a fair reflection of how the half went, with Galway having the lion's share of the ball, and kicking some excellent scores.

Armagh have been wasteful in attack, with several unforced turnovers and five wides kicked.

However, it remains tight and it's still all to play for.

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Galway's marksman Shane Walsh has announced himself to the game with two magnificent points, but Armagh's main threat Rian O'Neill has reduced the deficit back to two.

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Galway are back in front following a Rob Finnerty free and a point from Paul Conroy. Playing into the wind, Galway are doing a good job of being patient in possession and waiting for the right moment to shoot.

Ben Crealey levels the game, before Conor Turbitt restores Armagh's lead.

It's quite simple for both Monaghan and Meath here at Breffni Park today, lose and your season is over.

The Farney Men have the small safety net of knowing that a draw will be enough to progress given their one point advantage over today's opponents.

Monaghan even have an outside chance of finishing second and securing a home preliminary quarter-final but, that would require a huge point swing as they are currently -10 to Louth's +10 (Ger Brennan's side face Kerry today).

Vincent Corey has named Conor McManus in the starting team after the veteran forward came on as a second half substitute in that aforementioned draw with Louth a fortnight ago.

Goalkeeper Rory Beggan's NFL dream is over and for the first time this season the county have had the Scotstown man for a sustained period.

Colm O'Rourke's Meath qualified for this stage by winning last years Tailteann Cup and have looked out of their depth scoring just nine points against Kerry and Louth, that tally shouldn't be enough for victory today.

The sun is currently out and the pitch is immaculate and surprisingly it's only the second ever championship meeting of these two neighbours.

If there are to be any late team changes we'll bring them to you!

Monaghan: R Beggan; R Wylie, K Lavelle, J Irwin; R McAnespie, R O'Toole, C McCarthy; G Mohan, J Wilson; S O'Hanlon, M Bannigan, M Hamill; C McNulty, J McCarron, C McManus.

Meath: B Hogan; D Keogan, A O'Neill, R Ryan; H O'Higgins, D Campion, S Coffey; R Jones, C McBride; C Caulfield, C O'Sullivan, C Hickey; J Conlon, M Costello E Frayne.

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Galway lead for the first time following a Cillian McDade point. They worked it magnificently from back to front, and found McDade in space and he punished the Armagh defence.

Galway's Rob Finnerty levelled matters, but again Armagh have a quick reply - this time via Andrew Munrin. However, Galway go right down the other end, win a free and Finnerty finds the target.

There is a great pace and intensity to the game and early indications suggest that there won't be much to split these teams today.

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Galway are finally off the mark via Matthew Tierney, but Armagh's Conor Turbitt fashions an immediate reply.