The action resumes as the heavens have opened up in Clones.

The officials are making their way back out onto the pitch.

It has rained throughout the half-time interval which will no doubt play a part in the second half.

Charlie Vernon
Two-time Ulster SFC winner with Armagh on BBC Sounds

Armagh took a bit of time to settle but they seem fairly comfortable in creating those scoring opportunities. They were very unfortunate not to get that goal with that very last kick off the game. That will be decisive come the final whistle.

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Conor McManus
Two-time Ulster winner on BBC Sport NI

Both goalkeepers are being forced to go long most of the time. Armagh aren't giving Rory Beggan many options at the kick-out, Blaine Hughes has gotten a few away to be fair to him.

John McGovern
BBC Sport NI contributor at St Tiernach's Park

A lifeline for Monaghan right on the cusp of half-time means Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh side will head in with just a two-point lead.

There was almost a bigger cushion for the Orchard County moments earlier, with Conor Turbitt’s effort crashing back off the post just as the Armagh supporters began to celebrate.

A breathless, high-tempo first half comes to a close here in Clones.

Charlie Vernon
Two-time Ulster SFC winner with Armagh on BBC Sounds

The big risk for Monaghan coming here today was that they would possibly underperform and Armagh would get an early run on them, but they are very much in the game.

David Mohan
BBC Sport NI in Clones

That could prove to be a huge moment by the time this is over. It seemed Conor Turbitt had done everything right, but his shot somehow stays out despite hitting the inside of the post.

That half has flown by and we're no clearer as to the destination of the Angle-Celt Cup.

The second half is going to be fun!

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Conor McManus
Two-time Ulster winner on BBC Sport NI

It's as we expected from Monaghan. They needed a fast start and got it. They needed to be better defensively and have in large parts but Armagh have gotten through them too easily at times, especially with the last play and the Turbitt goal chance.

The hooter goes and it's Armagh who head in at the break with a two-point lead.

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Charlie Vernon
Two-time Ulster SFC winner with Armagh on BBC Sounds

As ever Rory [Beggan] is so reliable off the dead ball. He's very, very accurate and the range he has as well is exceptional.

Conor Turbitt has been quiet but he almost found the net just before half-time for Armagh.

His low shot comes off the inside of the post and goes wide. Big let-off for Monaghan!

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Armagh have steadied the ship again brilliantly since Rory Beggan's rousing two-pointer and David Garland's leveller.

They were patient again and the ball eventually came to Joe McElroy, who swung over off of his left boot.

David Garland levels for Monaghan but it's Oisin Conaty again at the other end for Armagh had he fires them back in front.

Five points now for 2025 All-Star Conaty.

John McGovern
BBC Sport NI contributor at St Tiernach's Park

A much-needed score from Stephen O’Hanlon just as the first half draws to a close, giving Monaghan a timely lift after a spell of Armagh dominance.

The Orchardmen have been growing into the game as the interval approaches, but Gabriel Bannigan’s side will be satisfied enough to regroup at the break, trailing by just three points in this finely poised Ulster final.

Rory Beggan is up to take two-point free. Big kick this for Monaghan, is he up to the task?

You bet he is! Beggan nails it to bring Monaghan to within one.

Jarly Og Burns has come back in for Armagh as the temporary substitution is reversed, with Oisin O'Neill making way.

Stephen O'Hanlon gets just a second point for Monaghan in 17 minutes with almost a half an hour gone here.

A much-needed score for the Farneymen.

David Mohan
BBC Sport NI in Clones

Armagh have certainly come to life. The two-pointer from Jarly Og Burns something of a catalyst and Oisin Conaty is now coming into his own. The Orchard are finding ways to isolate their forwards that is creating opportunities.

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Oisin Conaty hits back-to-back scores. His electric pace is on full show and is causing Monaghan all sorts of problems.

Four points so far for the Tir na Nog man.

Micheal Bannigan ends the drought for Monaghan.

Dessie Ward has kicked his and Monaghan's second wide of the game. It's now ten minutes since they scored.

Jarly Og Burns has been temporarily replaced by Oisin O'Neill. It will be interesting to see if Burns comes back in at all.