Summary

  • Armagh 4-10 Down 0-12 (FT)

  • Armagh will play Derry in final

  • Andrew Murnin and Shane McPartlan score first-half goals for Armagh

  • Ciaran Mackin and Rian O'Neill add further goals

  1. The final whistlepublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    FT: Armagh 4-10 Down 0-12

    That's all for today, folks.

    Thanks very much for joining us and we'll see you for the final in two week's time.

    You can read John Haughey's report on today's semi-final here and keep an eye out on the BBC Sport website for reaction.

    Derry against Armagh, it should be a good one! See you then!

  2. 'Good to end long wait'published at 17:54 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

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    Jarlath Og Burns: "It's all we every hear about how long it's been since we reached an Ulster final so it is good to get that monkey off the back. We know we have Derry and it will be a tough final and a great game. It was important to come out and put in a good performance. We are probably a bit further down the road than they are. They had a great win against Donegal and I'm sure they will give the Tailteann Cup a real good go.

  3. Postpublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

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    We think Rian O'Neill enjoyed that. What do you think?

    Rian O'Neill celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  4. Massive victory to be back in the showpiecepublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Oisin McConville
    Armagh All-Ireland winner on BBC Two NI

    This is a huge win for Armagh. In the second half they upped the ante and Down couldn't live with Armagh then. There were some brilliant passages of play. It will obviously have to be better for the final but that was enough for today and hopefully there is a wee bit left in the locker.

  5. 'Delighted after some dark days'published at 17:44 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

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    Armagh coach Ciaran McKeever: "We're delighted for the squad. It's been a long wait for that group of players to play in an Ulster final. They have put in the hard yards in and there have been some disappointing and dark days. We're delighted as a group that them boys have got the reward for sticking with it. We'll enjoy the rest of Sunday evening then get ready for an Ulster final."

  6. Four and easypublished at 17:39 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

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    Just wait for the eyes Rian O'Neill gives here.

    Media caption,

    Watch: O'Neill score Armagh's fourth goal at Clones

  7. Postpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

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    Conor Laverty and Kieran McGeeney share a few words after the whistle.

    Armagh are deserved winners and they will meet Derry at Clones in two week's time.

  8. Full-timepublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 30 April 2023
    Breaking

    Armagh 4-10 Down 0-12

    It's all over at Clones!

    Armagh will meet Derry in the Ulster Championship final!

  9. GREAT SAVE!published at 17:35 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-10 Down 0-11

    What a save! Jason Duffy races through and cracks one towards goal but Niall Kane gets fingertips on it to push it into the crossbar.

    Brilliant stop and we've had some late excitement.

  10. Postpublished at 17:34 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-10 Down 0-10

    Ryan McEvoy brings Down into double figures.

    Conor Laverty has improved Down massively but there has been a gulf in class this afternoon.

  11. Postpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-10 Down 0-9

    Stefan Campbell brings Armagh into double figures for points scored.

    There will be four minutes of additional time but you could blow it up now.

  12. Postpublished at 17:31 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-9 Down 0-9

    Philly McMahon has awarded Andrew Murnin his man of the match.

    I don't think there will be too many complaints about that one.

  13. Postpublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-9 Down 0-8

    Callum Cumisky adds another point with his first kick of the game.

    The Orchard County are enjoying themselves now.

  14. Postpublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-8 Down 0-8

    Armagh fans are giving it the 'Ole, ole, ole' with every pass.

    That tells you everything you need to know.

  15. Postpublished at 17:27 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-8 Down 0-8

    Aidan Nugent shows great strength and skill to add another point from play.

    Seven to go, 12 the margin.

  16. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-7 Down 0-8

    Andrew Murnin makes way after a superb performance.

    He's hobbling a bit as he comes off and every Armagh fan will be hoping he's okay for the decider.

  17. Firing on all cylinderspublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-7 Down 0-8

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

    One thing we have got the answer for is Armagh were questioned about their offensive displays. Today they have been brilliant albeit that Down have come out of their defensive shape a bit more.

  18. Postpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-7 Down 0-8

    There won't be any last-gasp drama here.

    Down will keep plugging away but they need to turn points into goals if they are to have any chance of a miracle.

  19. goal

    Goalpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 4-7 Down 0-6

    Rian O'Neill bursts past his man, gives Niall Kane the eyes and rolls the ball in the bottom corner.

    Armagh are all but there!

  20. Postpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 30 April 2023

    Armagh 3-7 Down 0-6

    Actually, that sums up Down's half.

    Pat Havern has what looks like a straightforward free but he hooks it wide of the near post.

    Down yet to land a blow after the restart.