Monaghan's squad has experienced a shake-up ahead of Sunday's Ulster final showdown against Armagh in Clones (16:15 BST). While manager Gabriel Bannigan will be without Louis Kelly due to an Achilles injury, the return of Gary Mohan and Ryan Wylie to the matchday squad provides a significant boost.

Kelly, who started in Monaghan's impressive victories over Cavan and Derry earlier in the competition, will be a notable absence. In his place, Karl Gallagher shifts into midfield, with Aaron Carey stepping into the half-forward line. Darragh McElearney earns a starting spot in defense, marking the only personnel change from the semi-final triumph over Derry.

Bannigan has opted to keep Bobby McCaul on the bench despite the 20-year-old's game-changing impact against the Oak Leafs. The manager has assembled a formidable bench, with McCaul joined by Mohan, Wylie, U20 star Max Maguire, semi-final hero Jack McCarron, and Ryan McAnespie, who is still working his way back to full fitness.

While the returns of Mohan and Wylie are timely, Sunday's final has come too soon for Fionan Carolan, who continues his recovery from a hamstring issue. The Monaghan faithful will be hoping the squad depth can carry them through in what promises to be a fiercely contested Ulster final.

Monaghan starting XV: Rory Beggan; Darragh McElearney, Ryan O'Toole, Dylan Byrne; Cameron Dowd, Killian Lavelle, Dessie Ward; Micheal McCarville, Karl Gallagher; Aaron Carey, Micheal Bannigan, Stephen O'Hanlon; Conor McCarthy, Andrew Woods, Stephen Mooney.

Subs: Kian Mulligan, David Garland, Robbie Hanratty, Bobby McCaul, Gary Mohan, Max Maguire, Ryan McAnespie, Shane Hanratty, Oisin McGorman, Jack McCarron, Ryan Wylie.