Ulster SFC the 'medal we have been chasing' - Conaty

Armagh's Oisin Conaty says that their three consecutive defeats in Ulster Senior Football finals are "a big driving factor" ahead of this year's decider against Monaghan.

During their semi-final, Armagh thrashed Down 3-33 to 0-14 to book their spot in their fourth successive final as they also broke the record for the highest single-team score in an Ulster SFC match.

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The side will now aim to win their first Ulster title since 2008 after losing the last three finals, one in extra time and the other two after a penalty shootout.

"It would mean everything," Conaty replied when asked what it would mean to beat Monaghan on 17 May.

"You know, that's the medal we've all been chasing. Three Ulster finals, three losses, so it's a big driving factor.

"It's the medal that we don't have in there. So, focus goes towards Monaghan and getting that medal, hopefully, in our back pockets."

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Armagh's opponents Monaghan secured their spot in the decider for the first time since 2021 after an impressive comeback from 10 points down to beat Derry 1-30 to 3-23.

Conaty added that Kieran McGeeney's side will be prepared for a tight match against a tough opposition.

"We've seen the players they have and the team they have," the All-Ireland champion from 2024 continued.

"It's going to be another battle, like Ulster always is, especially an Ulster final here. So, our focus goes towards them and the qualities they bring.

"Hopefully we get over the line this time."

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