Ulster Council confirm arrangements for Minor Championship semi-finals

THE Ulster Council have confirmed the arrangements for the 2021 Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship semi-finals.

Donegal will take on Armagh on Friday-week, August 6, at 7.30pm, at Healy Park, Omagh.

Both of the semi-finals will be at Healy Park with Fermanagh facing Tyrone at the same venue on Saturday, August 7, at 6pm.

Donegal overcame Monaghan in a thrilling quarter-final tonight, Luke McGlynn’s goal from a penalty proving crucial in a 1-9 to 0-10 win.

Donegal had Ethan Friel sent off in the first-half, but Luke Barrett’s team showed superb spirit to claim a precious win in Clones.

Just two weeks after winning the 2020 All-Ireland Minor Championship, Martin Boyle’s Derry have bowed out of the 2021 version, losing out 0-12 to 0-11 against Armagh at Owenbeg.