Chrissy McKaigue
Former Derry captain on BBC Two NI

Armagh have to be confident from the very simple fact they are reigning All-Ireland champions. I think the hurt can be used as solely motivation and they will have no fear.

John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

All that drama surrounding Rian O'Neill has upped the tension and excitement level another notch here. Everyone in the press box was convinced that he was going to be on the bench at least but Kieran McGeeney led us up the garden path somewhat. Not like him at all is it?

The Garda officer stationed in the press box to keep order - that's needed sometimes you know - told me Clones is "definitely at capacity" and I didn't doubt her because the Hill across from me in a sea of mostly orange with flecks of Donegal colours in there.

As ever, Armagh look to have the bigger numbers but it may be that Donegal are occupying the more comfy spaces in the stand just below me.

As John reported earlier, Armagh have made two changes from the side announced on Thursday night with skipper Skipper Aidan Forker replacing Peter McGrane in defence and Tiernan Kelly taking over from Conor Turbitt in attack.

Donegal have also made two changes to the squad announced on Friday with Caolan McGonagle and Hugh McFadden replacing Stephen McMenamin and Conor O'Donnell.

Donegal: Shaun Patton; Finbarr Roarty, Brendan McCole, Peadar Mogan; Ryan McHugh, Caolan McGonagle, Ciaran Moore; Ciaran Thompson, Michael Langan; Daire O Baoill, Hugh McFadden, Shane O'Donnell; Patrick McBrearty, Michael Murphy, Oisin Gallen.

Subs: Gavin Mulreany, Mark Curran, Odhran McFadden Ferry, Odhran Doherty, Aaron Doherty, Eoin McHugh, Jason McGee, Jamie Brennan, Conor O'Donnell, Niall O'Donnell, Stephen McMenamin.

Armagh: Ethan Rafferty; Paddy Burns, Barry McCambridge, Aidan Forker (capt); Ross McQuillan, Greg McCabe, Jarly Og Burns; Callum O'Neill, Ben Crealey; Darragh McMullan, Rory Grugan, Oisin Conaty; Tiernan Kelly, Andrew Murnin, Oisin O'Neill.

Subs: Blaine Hughes, Peter McGrane, Tomas McCormack, Connaire Mackin, Jason Duffy, Niall Grimley, Shane McPartlan, Cian McConville, Conor Turbitt, Stefan Campbell, Jemar Hall.

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Owen Mulligan
Former Tyrone forward and All-Ireland winner on BBC Two NI

I was as shocked as anyone when I saw Rian O'Neill coming in, for him to be part of the Armagh squad, his presence alone, he is a big-game player. He is not togged out, but I think it is designed for further down the road.

Philly McMahon
Eight-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin on BBC Two NI

It's a game of chess between the two managers, it is a psychological game, a tactical game. Every element, they are looking for the edge and that is what makes it exciting between these two managers.

Armagh's Ulster final penalty woes:

2023 (against Derry)...

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2024 (against Donegal)...

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Surely we're not going to get a third successive Ulster final decided by penalties?

Right then.

Just as it was last year, Armagh are locked in on finally ending their quest for a 15th Ulster title having last lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup in 2008.

The Orchard men rebounded from last year's heartbreaking shootout loss to Donegal in the grandest manner by winning the All-Ireland title, but Kieran McGeeney's men still crave provincial glory.

For Donegal, today is all about cementing their place at the top of Ulster before what they hope will be a serious Sam Maguire challenge.

Twelve months ago, there was nothing to separate these two after 90 minutes of football. I dare say it might be the same today.

Conor McManus
Two-time Ulster winner on BBC Two NI

I think Armagh's panel is stronger, some fringe players are now regular starters and pushing out those starters. I think the two teams will be hard to separate.

Chrissy McKaigue
Former Derry captain on BBC Two NI

The Ulster final is one of the biggest games in the calendar and that is reflected by the colour and the number of fans here. Armagh and Donegal, alongside Kerry and Galway are in the in-form teams.

John Haughey
BBC Sport NI in Clones

After all the excitement of seeing Rian O'Neill out on the field with the Armagh players, it appears as though the Crossmaglen man is not going to be involved in the action today.

Armagh have made two changes to the team announced on Thursday night with skipper Aidan Forker replacing Peter McGrane in defence and Tiernan Kelly taking over from Conor Turbitt in attack.

We are assuming that both McGrane and Turbitt drop to the bench with Rian O'Neill not involved.

Donegal's line-up also shows two changes with Caolan McGonagle and Hugh McFadden replacing Stephen McMenamin and Conor O'Donnell.

Yes, excitement among Armagh fans understandably went through the roof when Rian O'Neill stepped off the team bus with his gear.

However, it seems he won't be involved.

John Haughey has more...

The sun's out, Clones is awash with colour and the air is thick with anticipation.

Ah yes, Ulster final day is officially here.

And we already have a big squad story...

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It's another Ulster title for Armagh Ladies, despite a spirited second-half performance from Donegal Ladies.

Niamh Coleman scored Armagh's third goal in the second half after two in the first half from Aoife McCoy.

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John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

The Armagh men's players were out on the Clones pitch at half-time during the Ladies Final and Rian O'Neill was among them togged out.

Whether that means he is going to be involved today remains to be seen but it has certainly got us talking in the press box.

The Crossmaglen man - who was one of Armagh's six All-Stars in 2024 - has not featured for the Orchard men this season and manager Kieran McGeeney said in March that he didn't expect that to change in 2025.

So far, so good for holders Armagh who have a comfortable lead at half-time in Clones.

The Munster senior camogie final between Cork and Waterford has been postponed after both panels said that they would wear shorts for the tie.

The game was due to be staged in Tipperary on Saturday but a statement from Munster camogie chairwoman Christine Ryan on Friday said the committee had "reviewed the situation" amid the ongoing controversy over the sport's rules dictating that players must wear skorts.

"As the current camogie rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved," said the statement.

"The details of the rescheduled fixture will be released in due course."

Last weekend the Kilkenny and Dublin squads were forced to change into skorts before their Leinster Championship semi-final with both sides told the game would be abandoned after they originally took to the field wearing shorts.

Dublin captain Aisling Maher called it a "career low" and said she was "sick of being forced to wear a skort that is uncomfortable and unfit for purpose".

Following the incident, the Camogie Association called a Special Congress for 22 May to vote on the issue, which if passed would give players the option to wear shorts from 24 May.

Camogie Association president Brian Molloy said on Thursday: "Our goal is to deliver, as quickly as possible, a best-in-class playing uniform designed for female players and allowing for individual choice."

The sport is governed by the Camogie Association of Ireland which, along with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association is set to be formally integrated into the Gaelic Athletic Association in 2027.

The rule on skorts was previously debated at the Camogie Association's Annual Congress in 2024, although a proposed change did not pass a vote.

Armagh's star forward Aimee Mackin sustained a cruciate ligament injury in last year's provincial decider which is still keeping her out of action although she is fulfilling water carrier duties for joint bosses Darnell Parkinson and Joe Feeney.

Mackin's sister Blaithin missed last year's provincial final because of injury but will play this weekend while their brother Connaire has been named in the Armagh men's squad.

Their other footballing sibling Ciaran is sadly out injured again after suffering a recurrence of the knee trouble which saw him missing out on the closing stages of last year's victorious All-Ireland campaign.

"It will be a painful one [for Aimee] when you are itching to play and you're part of a team," Blaithin told BBC Sport NI.

"She's been doing the water girl role for the majority of the games during the league and just been really good support and a really good voice even from the sidelines but it will be tough for her definitely."

Aimee suffered the injury in last year's decider after an innocuous looking challenge in what was the second time she had sustained ACL damage after previous misfortune in 2019.

"I remember seeing it myself and I was like 'surely not, like it couldn't happen again'," added Blaithin.

"But unfortunately that was the outcome and it's been a long and tough year for her but she's dealt with her really well and obviously having Ciaran for the most part to support her through it. They have been very good to each other."

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Donegal ladies full-back Abigail Temple Asokuh wants the early-arrival fans at Clones to attend their Ulster Final contest with holders Armagh rather than being tempted to stay in the town's bars in advance of men's senior provincial decider between the two same counties.

The ladies decider will throw-in before the much-anticipated men's final.

Clones' access issues means many Donegal and Armagh fans will arrive in the Monaghan market town hours before the men's throw-in and Temple Asokuh, 19, is appealing to supporters not to ignore the women's decider.

"Hopefully, the Donegal fans turn up for our game too and don't leave it late to get out of the pubs. The tickets are for both games," said the Ballybofey woman.

Armagh and Donegal have dominated the Ulster Ladies Championship since 2017 with both counties securing four titles over the last eight seasons.

Last year's decider between the two counties went to extra-time with the Orchard women eventually earning a 0-17 to 1-12 triumph.

"It's great opening for the men. It's great coverage for us. And what better team to go up against than Armagh. That's where you want to be. So it'll be a great occasion," added the Dublin City University student.

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Good afternoon and welcome to our coverage of today's double-header of Ulster finals at Clones between Armagh and Donegal.

At 15:00 BST, Armagh Ladies take on Donegal Ladies in the women's decider, before at 17:25 BST, Armagh face Donegal in the men's decider.

These two teams met in both the men's and women's finals last year too. Armagh won the women's final after extra-time last year, whilst in the men's decider, Donegal triumphed on penalties.

Will we have similar outcomes this year?

Stay with us to find out, you can watch both finals on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and we will have live text commentary of the men's decider.

Enjoy!

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