Down take on Armagh in McKenna Cup opener

Tonight sees Armagh take on Down in the first round of the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup with kick off at 8pm in Pairc Esler, Newry.

Armagh have named their panel for the McKenna Cup fixtures.

Last time they met was in June last year when Down walked away with a two point win in the Championship clash.

Armagh Panel:

1 Patrick Morrison, Cláirsigh Ard Mhacha
2 Aaron McKay, Dromainn Tí
3 Aidan Forker, An Machaire
4  Paul Hughes, Raonaithe na Croise
5 Brendan Donagh, An Chluain Mhor
6 Niall Rowland, Baile Mhic Cullach
7 Mark Shields, An Chrois Bhán
8 Charlie Vernon, Cláirsigh Ard Mhacha
9 Aaron Findon, Naomh Peadar
10 Eamon McGeown, Na Sairseiligh
11 Darren McKenna, Dromainn Tí
12 Ethan Rafferty, An Ghráinseach
13 Greg McCabe, Seán Ó Néill
14 Joe McElroy, Cláirsigh Ard Mhacha
15 Stephen Sheridan, Foirceall
16 Blaine Hughes, Carraig Chrupáin
17 Miceal McKenna, An Ghrainseach
18 Oisín Lappin, An Machaire
19 Oisín Mac Íomhair, Eanach Mór
20 Patrick Burns, Foirceall
21 Andrew Murnin,  Naomh Pól
22  Ronan Lappin, An Machaire
23  Rory Grugan, Baile Mhic an Aba
24 Ryan Kennedy, Baile Mhic an Aba
25 Colm Watters, Baile Mhic Cullach
26 Ryan McShane, Clairsigh Ard Mhacha

Down Panel: TBA