Michael Langan puts the Tir Chonaill men in front for the first time before they pounce on the counter-attack with Paddy McBrearty and Ryan McHugh, who fists over Cadden allowing Eoghan Ban Gallagher to pop the ball into the empty net.

Odhran Mac Niallais responds for Donegal with a great strike from distance. His ability to strike from way out probably one of the reasons why Declan Bonner opted to start with the Gaoth Dobhair man against this suffocating Fermanagh defence.

And after seven minutes we have our first point. Sean Quigley with the free, dead centre, just in front of the 45.

His 231st Fermanagh point, and probably his favourite one to date.

Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher says he only agreed to manage his native county so he could 'get it out of the way'.

Fermanagh captain Eoin Donnelly says today's Ulster SFC final against Donegal is a 'massive opportunity' for his side.

Early nerves perhaps as both side's first efforts are scuffed off the outside of the boot. McBreaty then drops and effort short and into the hands of Patrick Cadden.

Aidan Breen is next to misfire as he goes well wide. Both sides in need of a nerve settler at the moment.

"We know we're going to be tested, there's no doubt about that, we've got bring our A performance to the table on Sunday," said Donegal boss Declan Bonner prior to the game.

Three wins from their last six final appearances...will they make it four out of seven?

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Anthems done, ref's in the middle, brilliant weather. fingers crossed for a good 'un.

We are underway.

Cian Murtagh
BBC Sport NI at St Tiernach's Park

In case you haven’t heard, DUP leader Arlene Foster is attending today’s game in support of her native Fermanagh. Her presence at St Tiernach’s Park has certainly added a little extra intrigue to today’s proceedings – and some extra excitement for the huge number of Fermanagh supporters who have crammed into the ground.

‘Arlene’s Green and White Army’ was one of the chants ringing around the town earlier and no doubt she will get another rendition when she takes her seat before the game begins.

As the teams come out on the field for the parade let's just look at that lovely cup which will be lifted this afternoon. But what colour will the ribbons be?

Image source, Inpho

Cian Murtagh
BBC Sport NI at St Tiernach's Park

As the old boxing saying goes, ‘styles make fights’ and the same can be applied to today’s final.

Under Declan Bonner, Donegal have developed a myriad of ways to beat teams. The scoring prowess of Michael Murphy and Paddy McBrearty can hurt teams from both long and short range, while the pace and dash of Ryan McHugh and Cian Mulligan can cut through the densest of massed defences.

But Fermanagh have sailed through to only their sixth Ulster final using a disciplined, defensive style that is built upon frustrating their opponents’ attack and punishing turnovers to win low-scoring contests.

What will Rory Gallagher have up his sleeve to counteract his former Donegal players? Will he press on Shaun Patton’s kickouts and risk the Donegal keeper finding players further down field? Also, how will Donegal cope without the reassuring presence of Neil McGee at full-back? Will Fermanagh attempt to target Conall Jones with high balls to the edge of the square? It’s going to be fascinating.

Fermanagh fans strike a tune ahead of their big day. Hitting the right notes?

Fermanagh will line out as they did against Monaghan in the semi-final. Seamus Quigley was named as a starter but he is replaced by Ciaran Corrigan.

There are two changes to the team that Donegal has named in the programme. Stephen McMenamin starts and Odhran Mac Niallais comes into the forward line as Caolan Ward and Cian Mulligan drop out.

I like to think that this man bought this piece of headwear before he knew Donegal would be playing in the final.

Fintan Gallagher from Killybegs will be hoping for a Donegal victory.

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Cian Murtagh
BBC Sport NI at St Tiernach's Park

"Hats, headbands, hooters and water” is the shout from the many stall holders lining the hill up to St Tiernach’s Park and it looks as though they’re doing a roaring trade in all three.

One further commodity that they could turn a serious profit from, however, is sunscreen. It is a sweltering day in Clones that feels a lot warmer than the 23C that is forecast and a couple of the punters here already appear to have enjoyed a little more sunshine then they ought to.