Donegal's regular free-taker Michael Doherty should be back playing football in a few weeks' time, according to his fellow corner forward Rory Kavanagh.

MAYO have named an unchanged side from that which defeated Leitrim in the semi-final for Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Connacht SFC final with Galway at Castlebar.

Liam Hinphey and Paul Cartin have earned recalls to the Derry defence for Saturday's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Longford (Pearse Park, throw-in 5pm).

Donegal will be without regular free-taker Michael Doherty as they face Armagh for the first time in the championship since 1993 on Sunday.

Donegal corner forward Michael Doherty is to learn later this week if he can take any part in the upcoming Ulster SFC final against Armagh.

Derry's chances of upsetting All-Ireland champions Tyrone in Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final (Omagh, throw-in 2.15pm) have been hit with key defender Sean Marty Lockhart ruled out injured.

FOOTBALLER of the Year Stephen O’Neill has lost his fitness battle ahead of this weekend’s Ulster Football Championship clash with Derry.

Some quick recoveries from injury have afforded Derry manager Paddy Crozier the chance to name an unchanged side for the visit of Kildare to Celtic Park on Sunday (throw-in 2.30pm).

Paddy Crozier has named an experienced side for his first competitive outing as Derry senior football manager against Monaghan on Sunday.

New Derry senior football manager Paddy Crozier has confirmed his panel for the opening months of the 2006 season.