John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

After being given the freedom of the park by Monaghan, Martin Reilly is struggling to find space today as he is being tightly marked by Aidan Forker.

Jarly Og Burns levels for Armagh with an assured effort off the right boot.

Rian O'Neill is already dropping deep out of that full forward line, almost to halfway, picking up the ball and influencing play.

He sends it out wide after a neat soccer-style flick from Jamie Clarke, the ball comes to Aidan Nugent who puts Armagh ahead for the first time.

Enda McGinley
Three-times All-Ireland winner with Tyrone

"It looks like Cavan are playing against the elements in this first-half. Gearoid McKiernan turned down a long-range opportunity just there.

The breeze is swirling around in here but it does seem to be favouring Armagh so far."

Armagh don't seem to be contesting Cavan's kick-outs with any great conviction. A slightly odd tactic given that they are playing with the wind in the first half?

Cavan edge back in front with a well taken free from Niall Murray.

Down comes the rain as the brollies go up in the stands. There have already been a few slips on the pitch and by the looks of things that surface is only going to get greasier.

Meanwhile, Cavan look very comfortable in possession and enjoy a good spell of territory but can't convert it into a score as Dara McVeety's shot comes off the post. they recycle it with Niall Murray but his effort drops short.

Great pace at the start of this one.

Jamie Clarke finds Rian O'Neill who spins onto his right foot from inside the 45 and sends it over the black spot.

Off we go and within seconds Armagh pick it up and look to launch it into Rian O'Neill in the full-forward line, but it's well dealt with by Killian Clarke.

Cavan go straight down the other end and win an easy free dead centre. Gearoid McKiernan pops it over.

Armagh, playing with a strong breeze, come sprinting back and Mark Shield's finds Jarlath Og Burns who has made a brilliant run from midfield, he's clean through on goal but sends his low effort wide. Big early chance.

Paul Finlay
Former Monaghan player on Radio Ulster

"I see a lot of experience in this Cavan team, especially with the Division One matches under their belt this year. They've got a bit of steel under Mickey Graham as well and that could be the difference today."

John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

Well after all the shenanigans in 2014, I'm pleased to report that pre-match parade has passed off without incident.

The crowd in Clones are in fine voice as the wind swirls while the band plays.

The teams break out from the parade without any of the nonsense that marred this fixture five years ago and we are ready to go here.

Sounds stupid when referring to a semi-final, but there's a real big game feel about this one. These are two sides that have been starved of success in this competition for quite some time. Getting to the final would be absolutely huge for these two counties.

The stands are full and the teams are out. Let's go.

Enda McGinley
Three-times All-Ireland winner with Tyrone

"Both teams will be dreaming of a place in the Ulster final and their quarter-final performances mean that both sides will be coming in very confident and they'll be backing themselves."

John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

I've spoken to a few normally assertive individuals this morning about who is going to win this game but all have been hedging their bets.

In a game like this, you're inclined to back the team that have been playing in Division One, ie Cavan, but there is just that doubt whether the Breffni boys will be able to put two strong performances back to back.

They got that fantastic start against Monaghan as they led 1-3 to 0-0 after only seven minutes and ultimately that proved enough of a cushion for Cavan to hold on.

Also, Armagh surely won't allow Martin Reilly the freedom of the park he got to spray defence-splitting passes against Monaghan.

Gearoid McKiernan's physicality drove on Cavan two weeks ago and surely Kieran McGeeney will be looking to the likes of Jarlath Og Burns, Niall Grimley or Brendan Donaghy to curb the Mullahoran man's influence.

But it's a hard one to call. There is no doubt.

In the opening match at St Tiernach's Park today, Down retained their Ulster Camogie title with a four-point win over Antrim.

Sorcha McCartan and Sara Louise Carr both netted to seal a 2-8 to 0-10 success.

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John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

The sun is out at the moment but I'm telling you folks, I am cursing myself at the minute for not taking the missus' advice to pack in a jumper this morning. There is a wind blowing here at St Tiernach's Park which has all the assembled hacks zipping and buttoning up their jackets. Looking at the flags, the wind is swirling so it's hard to gauge what effect it is going to have on the match.

It is five years since the controversial Ulster quarter-final meeting between these two teams that featured a mass brawl during the pre-match parade.

Armagh eventually prevailed on that day at the Athletic Grounds but Cavan got their revenge two years later in the most recent championship meeting between the sides.

There are plenty of survivors from 2014 on both sides so lets hope they can at least get through the parade this time.

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John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

We've just been informed of two late Armagh changes with Mark Shields replacing Aaron McKay at full-back and Stefan Campbell in for late Newry goal hero Andrew Murnin.

In total, that means four changes from the dramatic win over Down with Shields, James Morgan, Niall Grimley and Campbell in for McKay, injured Paddy Burns, Charlie Vernon and Ethan Rafferty.

Tight-marking Crossmaglen defender Morgan was an early replacement for Burns at Newry.

Cavan manager Mickey Graham sticks with the 15 that started in the surprise win over Monaghan with Cian Mackey again kept in the reserve.

Cavan: R Galligan; J McLoughlin, P Faulkner, C Moynagh; G Smith, K Clarke, C Rehill; C Brady, G McKiernan; M Reilly, D McVeety, N Murray; O Kiernan, T Galligan, C Madden.

Armagh: B Hughes; J Morgan, M Shields, P Hughes; R Kennedy, B Donaghy, A Forker; J Og Burns, N Grimley; A Nugent, R Grugan, J Hall; J Clarke, R O'Neill, S Campbell.

No matter which team wins today, they will be ending a long-awaited return to the Ulster SFC final.

Armagh's last Ulster title in 2008 was also their last appearance in a provincial decider while Cavan must look all the way back to 2001 for their most recent Ulster final.

There are some omens for both sets of supporters to clutch at today.

Armagh beat Cavan on their way to that 2008 title while Cavan's quarter-final win over Monaghan last month was their first championship victory over the Farneymen since that 2001 campaign.

John Haughey
BBC Sport NI at Clones

Clones has several sporting claims to fame.

Most notably it's where Barry McGuigan hailed from and there is a park honouring the former world boxing champion on the outskirts of town.

Of course, there is St Tiernach's Park where many a memorable Ulster Football Championship encounter has unfolded.

But that's not all. There is also a John Delaney Park named after the former Football Association of Ireland chief executive. Delaney, who has been in the headlines recently, was here for the grand opening of the pitch in August 2013.

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