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Spotted in Lifford this morning.

Jimmy's winning matches. He's also been keeping an eye on the traffic.

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No further changes to to either side at Corrigan Park as the second half begins.

Armagh, meanwhile, had their own quarter-final against Fermanagh well in hand after early goals at Brewster Park.

They were heavy favourites against Down in the semis and, although they made hard work of things against the Division Three finalists, came through by a point to make it back-to-back Ulster finals for a first time since their hat-trick of titles between 2004 and '06.

Remind yourself of how they beat the Mournemen here.

Donegal can certainly claim to be more battle hardened in the months since the pair met in the Division Two final at Croke Park.

Jim McGuiness' side dethroned back-to-back champions Derry in the quarter-finals by a stunning score of 4-11 to 0-17 before edging past Tyrone in the last four.

Watch highlights of their 0-18 to 0-16 victory over the Red Hands below.

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BBC Sport NI at St Tiernach's Park

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If you want a burst of colour in your life, you can't go wrong with the Ulster final and the Aurora Borealis.

Thankfully this weekend we've had both.

The past couple of nights, people on this island have been marvelling at dancing carpets of lights in the sky.

Today, it's all about the sun-kissed pockets of green and gold and orange in the stands of St Tiernach's Park and around Clones.

As early as midday, the town was packed with Armagh and Donegal jersey, horns and a fair few vape clouds.

We've had a few cracks of thunder already today, but it's clear for now. It may not stay that way, but it shouldn't dampen the atmosphere.

They met in Ballybofey on a wintry January evening, again in the Athletic Grounds in February and for a third time at Croke Park in March - now familiar foes Armagh and Donegal are set to lock horns in Sunday's Ulster Football Final.

This weekend's showpiece arrives just six weeks after the Division Two final. Donegal won that one by a point having drawn the league game in Armagh.

But while Jim McGuinness' men have had a slight edge this year, those results will pale into insignificance once the colour and claustrophobia of the Ulster final takes over.

Read more.

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Kieran Eannetta brings the first half to a close with Antrim currently holding a three-point lead.

Early goals from Kavan Keenan and Euan Walsh helped Antrim to an early eight-point advantage.

But Tipp came roaring back and a goal from Paudie Feehan ignited a Tipperary revival.

Still all to play for at Corrigan Park in what has been so far, an hugely enjoyable encounter.

One of the great occasions in the sporting calendar, we've arrived at Ulster final day.

The return of Jim McGuinness to the Donegal job was one of the biggest stories of the off-season and the Glenties man has been as advertised, reinvigorating Tir Chonaill.

The Allianz League Division Two title has already been secured - by beating today's opponent's in the final, of course - but an Ulster title would be a huge marker.

McGuinness delivered one in the first season of his first spell in charge, before All Ireland success a year later, could history repeat itself?

And what of Armagh?

If Donegal have benefitted from the new manager bounce - or should that be old manager bounce in McGuinness' case - Kieran McGeeney's side are still searching for a first Ulster title since 2008 in what is his tenth season in charge.

They couldn't have come any closer last year, losing on penalties to Derry in the decider. Could this be the day of a breakthrough triumph?

We'll soon find out. Throw in is at 4pm and we'll bring you all the action here. Thanks for joining us.

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They may currently hold a four-point lead, but the Saffron's injury list shows no sign of getting smaller.

Midfielder Patrick McAleer is forced off with a hand injury and is replaced by Colm McLarnon.

After a slow start, Antrim are well on top now and points from Patrick McBride and Conor Hand open up an eight-point lead.

At the other end, an excellent stop from Michael Byrne denies Conor Sweeney a Tipperary goal. The Tipp marksman has to be content with a point.

Patrick McAleer's point settles the homeside down, and after the Ballymena win a mark from an Antrim kick-out, Ross McQuillan points with a fine effort from the left.

Frees from Seán O'Connor and Conor Sweeney give the visitors an early two-point lead while Peter McGarry almost grabbed them a goal. There was just enough pressure from the Antrim defence to distract the Tipperary forward.

As Corrigan Park basks in the summer sunshine, Tyrone's Kieran Eannetta throws in the ball and Antrim's 2024 Tailteann Cup campaign is officially underway.

While Antrim are lining out as announced, Tipperary make four changes to their starting line-up.

Teddy Doyle replaces Kieran Costello at left half back, while Seán O'Connor, Conor Sweeney, Steven O'Brien come in to make-up a new full-forward line replacing Jack Kennedy (JK Brackens), Riain Quigley and Darragh Brennan.

Antrim welcome Tipperary to Corrigan Park for their opening Group 2 Tailteann Cup fixture where they will be hoping to go at least one step further than last year when Andy McEntee’s side reached the semi-finals.

In their recent Ulster Championship clash in Newry, the Saffron’s showed that they have they can compete with cup favourites Down, but a lack of cutting edge in attack led to their downfall and a four-point defeat.

Aghagallon’s Ruairí McCann missed out that night, but after suffering a horrid time with injury, the full forward makes a welcome return.

McCann has been the vocal point of the Saffron attack and was a pivotal figure in their run to last years semi-final. Manager Andy McEntee will also look to the likes of Patrick McBride and Creggan’s Ruairí McCann for scores as they aim to get their 2024 campaign off to a winning start.

While Antrim have two Ruairí McCann’s in the starting line-up, Tipperary have included two Jack Kennedy’s in the forward unit. One from the JK Brackens club and one from county champions, Clonmel Commercials.

After recording just two wins in Allianz league division 4, Paul Kelly’s side fell to a surprise defeat to Waterford in the Munster championship. But, as they proved in 2020 when winning the Munster championship, write-off the Premier County at your peril.

Antrim: M Byrne, D Lynch, E Walsh, K Keenan, N Burns, J Finnegan, D McAleese, C Hynds, C Hand, P McBride, Ruairí McCann (Creggan), R McQuillan, Ruairí McCann (Aghagallon), M Jordan.

Tipperary: E Comerford, T Condon, J Feehan, J Morris, M Stokes, P Feehan, K Costello, S Grogan, C Kennedy, C Cadell, Jack Kennedy (Clonmel Commercials), P McGarry, Jack Kennedy (JK Brackens), R Quigley, D Brennan.

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