Gaelic football team news: Monaghan aim to upset Tyrone

Ahead of a busy weekend of Gaelic football action, the team news is in.

Undoubtedly the biggest game of the weekend is in Omagh, as Tyrone face Monaghan. Mickey Harte has named his team as they embark on their quest for a third consecutive Ulster title, and they welcome back Colm Cavanagh into the side, who was a major doubt in the build-up.

1. Niall Morgan

2. Padraig Hamspey

3. Ronan McNamee

4. Cathal McCarron

5. Tiernan McCann

6. Frank Burns

7. Peter Harte

8. Colm Cavanagh

9. Mattie Donnelly

10. Cathal McShane

11. Niall Sludden

12. Conor Meyler

13. Lee Brennan

14. Connor McAliskey

15. Mark Bradley

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Malachy O'Rourke has also named his side, with Niall Kearns making his debut at midfield for Monaghan. Conor McCarthy, Kieran Hughes and Conor McManus make up a dangerous-looking full-forward line.

1. Rory Beggan

2. Colin Walshe

3. Drew Wylie

4. Ryan Wylie

5. Kieran Duffy

6. Vinny Corey

7. Karl O'Connell

8. Niall Kearns

9. Darren Hughes

10. Fintan Kelly

11. Jack McCarron

12. Dessie Ward

13. Conor McCarthy

14. Kieran Hughes

15. Conor McManus

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On Saturday evening, Armagh head to Brewster Park, eager to back up their Division 3 final victory. Kieran McGeeney has named his side, as they aim to win through to a semi-final against Tyrone or Monaghan.

1. Blaine Hughes

2. Patrick Burns

3. Connaire Mackin

4. Aaron McKay

5. Charlie Vernon

6. Gregory McCabe

7. Aidan Forker

8. Brendan Donaghy

9. Niall Grimley

10. Colm Watters

11. Mark Shields

12. Ben Crealey

13. Gavin McParland

14. Andrew Murnin

15. Rory Grugan

'Both Ulster ties to go down to the wire'

Peter Canavan expects close contests.

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Meanwhile, Rory Gallagher has named his Fermanagh side for the showdown.

1. Patrick Cadden

2. Kane Connor

3. Che Cullen

4. Michael Jones

5. Barry Mulrone

6. James McMahon

7. Lee Cullen

8. Eoin Donnelly

9. Ryan Jones

10. Paul McCusker

11. Declan McCusker

12. Aidan Breen

13. Sean Quigley

14. Conall Jones

15. Seamus Quigley

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Saturday evening's clashes in Munster will determine who progresses to the semi-final. Liam Kearns has selected a strong Tipperary team, who will be expected to account for Waterford in Semple Stadium.

1. Evan Comerford

2. Shane O'Connell

3. John Meagher

4. Alan Campbell

5. Bill Maher

6. Robbie Kiely

7. Jimmy Feehan

8. Liam Casey

9. Steven O'Brien

10. Josh Keane

11. Kevin O'Halloran

12. Brian Fox

13. Conor Sweeney

14. Michael Quinlivan

15. Liam McGrath

'Tipp are strong favourites'

Waterford manager Tom McGlinchey keeping expectations low ahead of Premier showdown.

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Tom McGlinchey has selected his Déise outfit, hoping to cause an almighty shock.

1. Stephen Enright

2. James McGrath

3. Brian Looby

4. Aidan Trihy

5. Dylan Guiry

6. Stephen Prendergast

7. Billy O'Keeffe

8. Tommy Prendergast

9. Michael Curry

10. Conor Murray

11. Shane Ryan

12. Kieran Power

13. Gavin Crotty

14. Joey Veale

15. JJ Hutchinson

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Clare head to the Gaelic Grounds to take on Limerick, with a place in the semi-final against Kerry on offer. The Banner will be confident of coming out on the right side of the result, as Colm Collins has selected his starting XV.

1. Eamon Tubridy

2. Gordon Kelly

3. Cillian Brennan

4. Eoghan Collins

5. Pearse Lillis

6. Aaron Fitzgerald

7. Cian O'Dea

8. Gary Brennan

9. Cathal O'Connor

10. Kieran Malone

11. Eoin Cleary

12. Jamie Malone

13. Eibhin Courtney

14. Keelan Sexton

15. David Tubridy

Gary Brennan enjoying football-only focus

The Banner talisman fells he is benefiting from his preparation to this year's championship.