Team news: Kearns is Monaghan's only championship newcomer

May 18, 2018

Monaghan's Conor McManus and Niall Kearns celebrate their side's Allianz FL victory over Kerry at Grattan Park, Inniskeen.
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Niall Kearns is the only championship newcomer as Monaghan name a largely experienced side to play Tyrone in Sunday's Ulster SFC clash at Healy Park.

The Sean McDermotts youngster was one of the Farney County's most impressive performers in the league campaign and he claims a midfield spot alongside Darren Hughes.

Jack McCarron lines out at centre-forward as Conor McCarthy Conor McManus make up a dangerous front three.

Monaghan (Ulster SFC v Tyrone): Rory Beggan; Colin Walshe, Drew Wylie, Ryan Wylie; Kieran Duffy, Vinny Corey, Karl O'Connell; Niall Kearns, Darren Hughes; Fintan Kelly, Jack McCarron, Dessie Ward; Conor McCarthy, Kieran Hughes, Conor McManus.

Subs: Conor Forde, Conor Boyle, Barry Kerr, Dessie Mone, Neil McAdam, Paudie McKenna, Dermot Malone, Owen Duffy, Ryan McAnespie, David Garland, Shane Carey.

Stay up-to-date with this weekend's football and hurling championship action on our Match Tracker where we will be bringing live updates and scores from around the grounds.


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