Provincial semis this evening

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The Athletic Grounds plays host to the first of the Ulster Football Championship semi-finals later.

2023 winners Derry go up against Monaghan after both counties enjoyed comfortable quarter-final wins.

Monaghan haven’t been to the decider since 2021, and they’re unchanged from victory over Cavan last time out.

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Dublin have been boosted by the return of Ciaran Kilkenny to their starting 15 for this evening’s Leinster Football semi-final against Louth in Portlaoise.

Holders Louth go into the game in Portlaoise unchanged from their 17-point win over Wexford in the quarter-finals.

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The Wee County are bidding to reach a fourth straight provincial final.