Cailean O'Boyle returns to the Derry starting line-up for Saturday evening's Ulster SFC semi-final showdown with holders Donegal in Clones.

Lavey man O'Boyle starts at left corner forward in the only change to the side that edged Down by 0-12 to 0-11 at Celtic Park three weeks ago thanks to an injury-time free from Eoin Bradley.

Benny Heron is the player to make way as the Oak Leafers go in search of their first championship success over the Tir Chonaill men since 2008.

Brian McIver won't be able to call on James Kielt as the experienced Kilrea attacker quit the panel following the quarter-final win over Down.

Derry (SF v Donegal) - Thomas Mallon; Oisín Duffy, Brendan Rogers, Dermot McBride; Kevin Johnston, Chrissy McKaigue, Ciarán McFaul; Niall Holly, Fergal Doherty; Sean Leo McGoldrick, Mark Lynch, Enda Lynn; Daniel Heavron, Eoin Bradley, Cailean O'Boyle.

Subs: Eoin McNicholl, Liam McGoldrick, Aidan McAlynn, Conor McAtamney, Karl McKaigue, Terence O'Brien, Brian Óg McGilligan, Benny Heron, Conor Murphy, Michael McIver, Niall Loughlin.

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